Los Cabos, Baja California, MX, (November 19, 2015) – The Honorable Carlos Mendoza Davis, Governor of the State of Baja California welcomed more than 800 travel industry leaders from Mexico, the U.S., Canada and Europe at the official grand opening gala celebration for Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Governor Mendoza Davis said, “The opening of this resort brings more accommodations to welcome tourists and more employment for our people. Since Hurricane Odiele last year we have welcomed more than two million tourists and the reopening of Hyatt Ziva is proof that we are unstoppable and our future is very optimistic.”

The reimagined all inclusive luxury has been transformed, and now features a newly redesigned open air lobby, 591 suites, including 34 swim-up suites, 12 unique restaurants, bars and lounges offering cuisines from around the world, and a KidZ Club with water park. The reimagined all inclusive resort draws architectural inspiration from its Baja surroundings and the region’s history with stunning Mexican craftsmanship, which includes artwork, ceramics and ancient cave petroglyphs that are native to Baja California.

“In recreating Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, we have transformed an already beautiful resort and further infused the rich culture and spirit of Mexico’s Baja,” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Stadlin, Playa Resorts Management. “We believe Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos will offer a superb experience for all inclusive vacationers, conference attendees and wedding couples, and we look forward to welcoming our guests and delivering Service from the Heart™.”

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, an all inclusive resort for guests of all ages, instantly immerses guests in the beauty of the destination with awe-inspiring views of the Sea of Cortez. Additionally, the resort offers:

591 oceanfront and ocean view guestrooms and one and two-bedroom suites, including 34 swim- up suites
A Mexican Plaza for dining and entertainment featuring an authentic Tequila Bar and fiesta atmosphere
A new Sports Bar featuring 16 40” HDTVs and all major sports networks
A new Italian beachfront restaurant with a classic brick pizza oven
An expanded Asian restaurant with a separate Sushi Bar, Teppanyaki Grill and à la carte dining in Tatami-style seating
Two international buffet restaurants, including a Mexican Taqueria with an antique gristmill as the restaurant’s centerpiece
A new KidZ Club for guests ages 4-12 featuring a water park, tree house and seasonal sea turtle release in the Sea of Cortez
A Club Lounge for Hyatt Gold Passport members
Streamlined registration for meeting attendees and incentive groups in a dedicated meeting and events lobby adjacent to the resort’s 35,000 square feet of conference space
Complimentary wedding ceremonies available with wedding packages in a choice of venues including beach pavilion or sky view wedding suite
Two choices for complimentary wedding celebrations in either beach pavilion or sky view suite when booking a wedding package

“We are delighted to celebrate the reopening of Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in such a vibrant destination and community,” said Carlos Cabrera, senior vice president of all inclusive operations for Hyatt. “The resort transformation has been spectacular and true to offering a distinctive all inclusive experiences for guests of all ages. We look forward to welcoming back guests and inviting new Hyatt guests to discover the breadth of activities, dining experiences or relaxation they seek from an all inclusive getaway.”

About Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
Located five minutes from downtown San José del Cabo and 20 minutes from the international airport, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos offers a selection of spacious suites including swim-up suites, family suites, and two bedroom suites. Dining is a culinary world tour with six casual and à la carte restaurants, including the newly expanded Asian restaurant that now includes a sushi bar and additional Teppanyaki tables. The Spanish restaurant delights guests with a new Tapas Bar, and the reimagined waterfront Italian Restaurant now offers an authentic brick oven for handmade pizzas. Guests can enjoy elegant French cuisine, a new beach bar and an expanded al fresco dining area around the pool that includes the addition of food carts for tasty local snacks. The two international buffet restaurants invoke a marketplace atmosphere by offering a wide array of individually chef prepared foods and a new children’s section. Additional food and beverage outlets include the Mexican Plaza with an authentic Tequila Bar and the popular Martini Bar, the Sports Bar with a dedicated terrace area offering ocean views, and a 24-hour European style deli and coffee bar. Other enhancements include a refresh of the conference space and the theater, including a dedicated registration area for meeting attendees and incentive groups. The ocean view Spa features a new hair salon, manicure and pedicure facilities and massage therapy rooms, as well as a newly enhanced Fitness Center. The resort offers complimentary 24-hour in-suite service for dining, children’s complimentary supervised programming, nightly entertainment, pool and beach butler service, as well as more than 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space for conventions, business gatherings and one-of-a-kind weddings. Guests may also enjoy lounging around the cozy fire pits, food carts serving regionally inspired snacks throughout the day and evening, and tequila tastings hosted by tequila sommeliers. On site tour services provide opportunities for guests to easily experience the areas many attractions including deep-water fishing, scuba diving, world-class golf and many more thrilling adventure activities. For more information on Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos or to make a reservation visit: www.allinclusive.hyatt.com, call +1 800 760 0944 or contact your preferred travel agent. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattAllIn. The term “Hyatt” is used herein for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Playa Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos is owned by Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. and managed by Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts. Playa’s portfolio consists of a collection of 14 premier hotels comprised of 6,142 rooms that are located in prime beach locations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Playa owns and manages Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Jamaica, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, and Hyatt Ziva Cancun (opening fall 2015). The company also owns and operates three resorts under Playa’s brands, The Royal and Gran, and owns five resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party. Under an agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Playa will pursue the acquisition or development of new all inclusive resort opportunities under two new Hyatt all inclusive brands – Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva. Playa will also have certain rights to operate Hyatt-branded all inclusive resorts in five Latin American and Caribbean countries. For more information visit www.playaresorts.com.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six continents. As of June 30, 2015, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 618 properties in 51 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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Travel Industry Leaders Gather to Celebrate the Grand Reopening of Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos