Dora Rodriguez Named as Transient Sales Manager for the Newly Rebranded 334-room Hyatt North Houston in Texas / March 2012

HOUSTON, Texas (March 7, 2012) – The newly rebranded Hyatt North Houston announced today that it has hired Dora Rodriguez as the new Transient Sales Manager.

Prior to joining the Hyatt team in Houston, Dora was the Regional Sales Manager for LQ Management, LLC where she held responsibility for 12 properties in Houston and Louisiana. No stranger to the Hyatt North Houston, Rodriguez worked for the hotel when it was a Crowne Plaza Greenspoint for two years, handling the Business Transient Market. Throughout her career, Dora has worked for many hotel brands, including InterContinental Hotels Group, Starwood and boutique hotels in the Houston area. In addition, Rodriguez has worked with many Fortune 500 companies.

Dora is excited to be back in the North Houston area and is eager to begin introducing clients to the new Hyatt North Houston Hotel.

“I am thrilled to welcome Dora Rodriguez to our dynamic sales team,” said Kelli Harvey, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hyatt North Houston. “With her previous experience in this market and with our clients, she will be a valuable asset as we transition to the Hyatt North Houston.”

Located at 425 N. Sam Houston Parkway East in the heart of North Houston near numerous corporate headquarters and retail offerings, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and the Greenspoint business district, Hyatt North Houston features such amenities as a state-of-the-art fitness facility, tropical style outdoor swimming pool and spa, business center and gift shop. Additionally, the property provides 27,000 square feet of meeting space and an all-day American cuisine restaurant, Grill 425.

The eight-story Hyatt North Houston is the fifth full-service Hyatt managed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts (with a sixth property recently announced), making Davidson the largest independent operator of full-service Hyatt hotels in the industry.

About Hyatt North Houston
Hyatt North Houston is located in the heart of the North Houston business district and a short drive to Houston’s most popular area attractions and major businesses. The hotel features such amenities as a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a tropical-style outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a complimentary 24-hour business center and complimentary airport shuttle to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additionally, the property provides an all-day American cuisine restaurant and lounge, Grill 425, and a full-service Starbucks kiosk in the lobby. Hyatt North Houston currently has 334 spacious guest rooms and 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space with 15 conference rooms, all complete with audio/visual equipment and high-speed Internet access. Just 7 miles from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hyatt North Houston is situated near the Greenspoint Business District and attractions such as Houston's Downtown Aquarium, Sam Houston Race Park and Splashtown Water Park. The hotel is also minutes from some of Houston's best golf courses, including Redstone Golf Club and Tour 18. Hyatt North Houston is located at 425 North Sam Houston Parkway East in Houston, Texas. For reservations or more information, please call (281) 249-1234 or visit www.northhouston.hyatt.com.

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