Host Marriott Corporation today announced that its 500-room Swissotel in Boston will be re-flagged to a Hyatt Regency, effective June 26, 2003, building on its relationship with this world-class operator. Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer stated, “We believe that the broader brand name recognition and resources of Hyatt, including the strength of Hyatt`s national sales organization, central reservation system and guest loyalty programs, are expected to further enhance operations and drive profitability at the hotel in the long term.”

The Four-Star, Four-Diamond hotel is located in the heart of Boston`s financial district, and is within walking distance to leisure destinations such as Boston Common, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, and the theater district. Currently, there are 207 Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Hyatt Corporation and its affiliates manage, franchise or operate 123 hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean
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