Many Hyatt hotels around the world are showing
love for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 while
reigniting guests’ joy of travel through distinct, local
experiences
Driven by Hyatt’s purpose to care for people so they can be
their best, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces today the
Hyatt Loves Local initiative, a global effort by Hyatt hotels to
uplift and collaborate with small businesses that have been
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 60 Hyatt hotels and
resorts in destinations across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe
and the Middle East are providing complimentary resources and
exposure to select local businesses that have struggled during the
pandemic. In turn, these businesses are able to continue operating
in different ways and offer Hyatt guests distinct and enriching
experiences that foster a meaningful connection to the
destination’s local community.
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta celebrates the
city’s food culture by providing kitchen space to Anna Bell's
Kitchen Mac & Cheese (Photo: Business Wire)
In this new travel landscape, Hyatt remains committed to
reimagining the hotel experience – going beyond cleanliness to
consider the entire hotel journey. Guided by creativity and care,
Hyatt’s path forward is about reigniting the joy of travel. Hyatt
Loves Local enriches the travel experience and helps strengthen
local communities during this unprecedented time.
“By always listening to our guests, members and colleagues, we
understand their strong desire to not only experience the Hyatt
hotels’ destinations but also to have the opportunity to support
local communities,” said Amy Weinberg, senior vice president, brand
loyalty, brand marketing and consumer insights, Hyatt. “We have
been caring for the communities in which Hyatt hotels operate for
more than 60 years, and we are proud so many Hyatt hotels around
the world are finding new, creative ways to lift up beloved local
businesses in this time of need through Hyatt Loves Local.”
From culinary and wellness to fashion and art, Hyatt Loves Local
community collaborations span a variety of industries and are
taking place at Hyatt properties now and rolling out through the
fall. Further, as part of Hyatt’s Change Starts Here commitment to
foster inclusivity and achieve equality together, some Hyatt Loves
Local collaborations are with minority-owned businesses, which are
more likely to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
A few ways Hyatt hotels are embracing Hyatt Loves Local across
the U.S. include:
- Soul Food in the South: Hyatt Regency Atlanta is
celebrating the city’s rich food culture by providing complimentary
kitchen space to Anna Bell's Kitchen Mac & Cheese shop, as well
as selling Anna Bell’s goods in the hotel’s Lobby Market. The space
at Hyatt Regency Atlanta allows Anna Bell’s, a minority-owned
business, to continue selling its coveted homemade mac & cheese
dishes to hungry locals and guests, while also expanding to ship
its product nationally. The business previously prepared its
recipes in commercial kitchens and sold products at farmers markets
before the pandemic suspended many of these shop operations.
Additional information on Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Anna Bell’s
Kitchen Mac & Cheese collaboration is available here.
- Espresso in the Emerald City: In the heart of Seattle,
Motif Seattle, a Destination Hotel, is collaborating with Monorail
Espresso, a woman-owned business that started as a mobile espresso
cart. As a result of the pandemic, Monorail Espresso saw sales drop
50% at its two open brick-and-mortar shops and have temporarily
closed its third shop, so Motif Seattle was enthusiastic to help.
Starting in late October through the end of 2020, the hotel will
feature a pop-up shop, named MxM, in the lobby where visitors can
purchase coffee growlers, beans and Monorail Espresso swag. MxM
pop-up shop will be available 24 hours a day. Additional
information on the collaboration is available here.
- Women’s Fashions in Ski Country: High in Colorado ski
country, Grand Hyatt Vail is hosting a pop-up shop from local
women’s clothing boutique Wild Heart. Owned by a former hotel
employee, the shop was forced to close during the pandemic and has
reopened with limited capacity. The Grand Hyatt Vail pop-up will
help bolster Wild Heart sales and introduce the boutique to hotel
guests seeking stylish apparel and accessories for their mountain
getaway. Guests and locals can browse clothing and accessories on
December 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the hotel’s lobby, and monthly
moving forward. To learn more about Grand Hyatt Vail’s
collaboration with Wild Heart, please call (970)-476-1234.
- Socially Distant Workouts in the Big Apple: Gild Hall, a
Thompson Hotel in New York City, has opened its doors for concierge
fitness company BACH to host on-property, socially distant yoga and
Pilates sessions. Due to the pandemic, BACH was forced to stop
training about 80% of its clients but the new arrangement with
Guild Hall allows it to reach new clientele. Hotel guests receive
an exclusive 10% off a session when booking services through the
MINDBODY app, while BACH instructors enjoy complimentary fitness
studio space inside Gild Hall. The collaboration launched October 2
and will continue through the end of the year. Book a class
here.
- Supporting Sustainable Business in Charm City: Hotel
Revival Baltimore, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, continues its ongoing
commitment to supporting local black-owned businesses. Since
October, the hotel has sourced all its toilet paper exclusively
from West Baltimore-based, female-owned Lor Tush. Providing
sustainable toilet paper made of 100% bamboo, Lor Tush launched six
months early after seeing the demand for toilet paper at the height
of the pandemic. Lor Tush also launched Lor Help in March, an
effort to provide a free six-pack of toilet paper to families and
individuals who lost income as a result of the pandemic. Hotel
Revival is pitching in by distributing 5,000 rolls to community
members in need. For additional information on the collaboration,
please call (410) 727-7101.
- Hair Care in Hollywood: This fall in Los Angeles, Andaz
West Hollywood teamed up with hair and beard experts at Barcode
Barbershop to offer professional cuts and shaping and styling for
men and women on the hotel’s rooftop overlooking the sparkling
Sunset Strip. After temporarily closing during the pandemic,
Barcode Barbershop has reopened at 25% capacity, so additional
space at Andaz West Hollywood throughout September and October
provided its stylists with the opportunity to offer more cuts than
would otherwise be possible.
“We’re proud to participate in Hyatt Loves Local and offer
kitchen space to Anna Bell’s Kitchen Mac & Cheese, not only as
a way to care for our community but also as an extension of our
commitment to food and beverage excellence,” said Derrick Morrow,
general manager, Hyatt Regency Atlanta. “Beloved local purveyors
like Anna Bell’s Kitchen Mac & Cheese help define Atlanta’s
food and culture scene, and supporting them through the challenges
presented by the COVID-19 pandemic is especially important. Making
our collaboration even more special, our Hyatt Regency Atlanta
guests love enjoying a classic Southern dish from a celebrated
local business from inside our hotel.”
“The opportunity to collaborate with Hyatt Regency Atlanta
through Hyatt Loves Local has enabled us to preserve and pivot our
business while attracting new fans and customers during this
challenging time,” said Kevin Mobley, owner of Anna Bell’s Kitchen
Mac & Cheese.
Hyatt Loves Local collaborations at Hyatt properties around the
world include Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi’s work with
International Artists Management (iAM) to commission four local
artists for pop-up shows in the hotel’s gallery through November,
Park Hyatt Vienna’s collaboration with specialty food and wine
retailer Kate & Kon for a winter pop-up shop and champagne
lounge on the hotel’s terrace from December through February 2021,
and Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen’s weekly “Mini Market” showcasing
works from local artisans like hat-maker Equinoxio, taking place
every Friday since July through the end of the year.
For more information about Hyatt Loves Local and participating
property collaborations, please see a fact sheet HERE.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to
refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its
affiliates.
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