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Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa Announces Appointment of New Spa Director, Joe Herman

Experienced Spa Director to introduce Monterey-inspired concept to new luxury spa

Monterey, CA – October 28, 2008 – Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Herman as new Director of Spa for the resort’s $6.5 million luxury spa, scheduled for completion in April 2009. Marking the final part of the property’s $60 million transformation, the resort’s new state-of-the-art 12,000 square-foot, full-service spa will be a unique respite on the Peninsula, featuring innovative techniques, treatments and services inspired by the Monterey environs using both established and ground-breaking product lines. Boasting an exceptional professional background in the hospitality industry, most recently as Spa Director at Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Herman will be instrumental in the conceptualization of Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort’s spa focus and development of treatments and services.

“Joe’s extensive operational background and proven affinity for intuitive, personalized service will be a tremendous asset to the new spa at Hyatt Regency Monterey,” remarks General Manager Mark Bastis. “Our new spa will provide a serene sanctuary for both local residents and visitors to the area, combining state-of-the-art amenities and services that genuinely capture the essence of Monterey.”

Born in England and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Herman studied sound engineering at Columbia College in Chicago before transitioning to the hospitality industry with a position at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. In his five years at the resort, Herman flourished in the sociable environment and recognized his affinity for warm and anticipatory service. In the years that followed, Herman rose steadily within the operations department at Hyatt properties including Hyatt Regency Hilton Head and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, while also joining the efforts for the opening of Hyatt Regency Lake Vegas Resort. In October 2000, Herman joined the opening team for the renowned Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Herman thrived as Executive Housekeeper at the property and was honored for his achievements with the resort’s first Manager of the Year award. In November 2003, Herman seamlessly transitioned to Spa Director of the resort’s 16,000 square-foot Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon. Herman excelled in his new post, drawing on his background in hotel operations to create an exceptional guest experience while developing and implementing indigenous spa treatments and therapies that reflected the desert location and history.

As Spa Director at Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort, Herman will draw on his experience at Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon to successfully create a strong sense of place at the resort’s new luxury spa and salon, a much anticipated gem of the property’s multi-million dollar transformation. His plans include the introduction of a spa menu including seasonal face and body treatments, combining natural ingredients and techniques indigenous to the Monterey Peninsula, such as kelp and thallasotherapy (seawater therapy treatments), with well-established facial products. The tranquil spa will also offer private men’s and women’s locker rooms with steam room and sauna, a full service salon, and ten treatment rooms - six treatment rooms specially-designed for either wet- or dry-treatments, as well as four spa suites.

For more information about Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, please visit www.hyatt.monterey.com or call 831-372-1234.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course

Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Featuring 550 guestrooms, including 32 suites, and the President’s House, the resort’s spacious design and expansive views of Pebble Beach Company’s Del Monte Golf Course seamlessly incorporate the natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula and the rugged California Coastline. The Central Coast’s largest luxury conference facility, the resort offers inspired dining at TusCA Ristorante, sports action at Knuckles Historical Sport Bar, live jazz in Fireplace Lounge, personalized concierge service at the Regency Club, 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, gazebo firepit, pools and whirlpools, and 40,000 square feet of flexible function space. Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2009, the new 12,000 square foot luxury spa will feature ten treatment rooms, including six wet and dry treatment rooms and four state-of-the-art spa suites. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. The hotel can be reached by phone at (831) 372-1234 or by fax at (831) 375 -3960. Visit Hyatt Regency Monterey on the Web at www.hyatt.monterey.com.