BRISBANE (April 16, 2021) – Hyatt Regency Brisbane is delighted to announce the appointment of Saraid Carey to the position of General Manager. Hyatt's first property in Brisbane and return of the Hyatt brand to the state of Queensland, recently opened on 1 February, 2021.

A highly engaging and dynamic leader, Saraid returns home to Australia, most recently as pre-opening General Manager of Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, Thailand. With over 18 years of hotel leadership experience, Saraid has previously held positions as opening General Manager of Hyatt Place Bangkok, Hotel Manager Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, EAM Sales and Marketing Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Director of Events and pre-opening team member of Park Hyatt Melbourne.

Additionally, Saraid was part of The Starlight Children's Foundation as National Events Manager, and was the General Manager of Business Development and Partnerships, for L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, the largest consumer Fashion Festival globally, from 2009 to 2010.

“I am thrilled to return home to lead in this exciting new location for Hyatt. The outstanding leadership team onboard along with our new Hyatt colleagues, will focus on further improving this incredible offering in partnership with Salter Brothers. We will curate exciting food and beverage landmarks to enjoy, be it for weekend and evening fun, or for the comfort and ease of our corporate guests,” says Saraid Carey.

Located on Queen Street Mall, Hyatt Regency Brisbane is a premium retreat in the heart of Brisbane's Central Business District. The hotel features 292 well-appointed guestrooms with modern décor, two food and beverage outlets; Lennons Restaurant and Bar and The Pool Terrace and Bar, along with 100 square metres of flexible meeting space at the Executive Studios. Other facilities include 24-hour fitness centre and iconic outdoor 20-metre infinity-edge pool ideal for unwinding after a day's work, shopping or exploring Brisbane.

For more information, please visit: hyattregencybrisbane.com

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 200 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests' needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of December 31, 2020, the Company's portfolio included more than 975 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 69 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries operate, manage, franchise, own, lease, develop, license, or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit hyatt.com