Austin, Texas (March 11, 2016) – As it puts the finishing touches on its multi-million dollar renovation, Hyatt Regency Austin, located on the shores of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, has announced Michael Murphy as its new general manager.

Murphy joins Hyatt Regency Austin from Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Westlake Plaza, Calif. where he also served as general manager. He has returned to the Austin area after having worked as executive assistant manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa between 2008 and 2010.

Murphy has worked with Hyatt Corporation for more than 20 years. He has held a variety of different positions within the company ranging from guest services manager and executive housekeeper, to rooms manager, front office manager, and more. He has also received several company awards and accolades including Hyatt’s Room Operations Achievement award, Manager of the Year, and more.

“I am very excited to be back in Austin and working at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Austin,” said Michael Murphy, general manager of Hyatt Regency Austin. “I look forward to working with the property’s exceptional team to reintroduce the new and improved property to our guests and the local Austin community.”

Hyatt Regency Austin is in the process of completing its multi-million dollar renovation. It includes a $12 million complete renovation to its 448 guestrooms, as well as a $20 million renovation and expansion of its meeting spaces including the addition of the brand new Zilker Ballroom.

For more information on Hyatt Regency Austin, please call (512) 477-1234, or visit www.austin.hyatt.com.