Weston, Fla. – July 12, 2011 – Food and beverage industry veteran Filius Laurent joins the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa, an AAA Four Diamond Fort Lauderdale hotel, as the new director of food and beverage. In this position, Laurent will lead the food and beverage operations for the 501-room hotel and its 60,000 square feet of meeting and event facilities.

Laurent brings more than 20 years of food and beverage experience throughout the U.S. and Caribbean to Hyatt Regency Bonaventure.  He has worked at a number of Hyatt properties including his most recent tenure at Hyatt Regency Princeton in New Jersey as well as Hyatt Regency Washington, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, and Hyatt Regency Saint Lucia, where Laurent began his Hyatt career as a member of the opening team.

“We are privileged to have Filius leading our culinary and banquet teams,” said Bruce McDonald, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure hotel manager.”  His performance record and extensive experience make him the ideal candidate to take our food and beverage efforts forward.”

About Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa recently completed a $100 million renovation and became Broward County’s first Certified Green Lodging Hotel in April 2008. The AAA-rated Four-Diamond hotel offers 501 luxurious rooms and a conference center covering more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space. With the AAA-rated Four Diamond Ireland’s Steakhouse and two casual dining outlets, a world-class spa, four swimming pools, a nature trail and access to first-rate tennis and golf facilities, the hotel caters to all business and leisure needs.  Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa is located at 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, Florida, 33326.