* Gluttony as patriotic duty Nov 19, 2009
The Grand Hyatt Taipeis Cafe has an excellent buffet spread for NT$880, plus 10 percent service charge ... Even though the Grand Hyatt Cafe is a usually a good last-minute choice, call ahead to make sure theyre not fully booked. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dems' fundraiser raises Nov 14, 2009
The event Monday and Tuesday at the Grand Hyatt also requires a minimum $5,000 contribution for entry. E-mail Carla Marinucci at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Workers strike at Palace Hotel Nov 11, 2009
The action is similar to a three-day walkout at the Grand Hyatt last week. About 9,000 unionized workers and 62 San Francisco hotels are affected by the contract talks, which have so far focused on the big downtown hotels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Letters to the editor Oct 6, 2009
Imagine our surprise when the hotel we stayed at, the Grand Hyatt had thick marijuana smoke in the lobby, elevators, area around the hotel and in our room. The guest in the room next to ours smoked so heavily, my mother felt ill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, September 27, 2009 Sep 30, 2009
Paradise Events, Inc., the Grand Hyatt Kaua i Resort, and Po ipu Bay Golf Course have agreed to a Strategic Partnership to host Paradise Events beginning in 2010 ... Each Event week features a pairing of Universities where a traditional rivalry exists for supporters to enjoy a complimentary golf and tennis tournament, free gifts & prizes, hosted receptions, special room rates at the Grand Hyatt Kaua i Resort, and discounted airfares on Hawaiian Airlines ... For information about the Grand Hyatt... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
NAMIC Announces Winners of 2009 Excellence in Multi-cultural Marketing Awards Sep 23, 2009
Scheduled for October 26-28, 2009, the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colorado as part of Cable Connection-Fall, a week of events uniting major industry associations, conferences and meetings in a single location. Presented by NAMIC's Multi-cultural Marketing Committee, the 2009 Excellence in Multi-cultural Marketing Awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 27 at a special session of the Conference highlighted by a panel discussion featuring Chief... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Amgen to Present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference Sep 18, 2009
Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ) will participate in the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Roger M. Perlmutter, M.D., Ph. (PR Newswire)
Amgen to Present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference Sep 12, 2009
Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ) will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Amgen Chairman and CEO Kevin Sharer will present at the conference. (PR Newswire)
Lehman Monday Morning Reveals Lesson Lost With Obama as Regulator-in-Chief Sep 11, 2009
Before the speech at the Grand Hyatt New York, he belatedly celebrated his 80th birthday by blowing out a candle on a cake shaped like a stack of gift boxes. Volckers Plan. (Bloomberg)
A skeleton campaign crew: Little formal organization in early stages of Pawlenty presidential bid Aug 16, 2009
Meeting at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, they would constitute the extent of the Pawlenty political organization on the ground. As he develops a political presence across the country, Pawlenty is truly traveling light. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Fewer distractions in Cowboys camp please Tony Romo's crew Aug 6, 2009
They are housed in the 24-story Grand Hyatt along San Antonio's Riverwalk. They ride in air-conditioned buses to practice inside the air-conditioned Alamodome. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hyatt Plans $1 Billion IPO as Credit Freeze Spurs Race to Raise Capital Aug 6, 2009
The companys brands include Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place. The climbed 30 percent this year after falling 50 percent in 2008. (Bloomberg -- US)
ESCONDIDO: Exhibit to highlight unseen work of prolific artist Richard Chase Jun 20, 2009
His art lives on in murals throughout the county and includes several 45-foot landscapes that tower over the lobby of the Manchester Grand Hyatt on San Diego Bay. Hundreds of his original works, which were unseen and undiscovered for years, are scheduled to be revealed and put on sale for the first time at a June 27 exhibit at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. (North County Times)
Nana Adjoa makes Ghana proud at Spelling Bee May 30, 2009
Accra, May 29, GNA - Ghana's Nana Adjoa Baiden-Amissah was among the best performers on the night of the preliminary rounds of the 2009 National Spelling Bee at the Grand Hyatt Washington, but with a total score of 19 points, she could not make it to the semi-finals. A statement emailed to Ghana News Agency in Accra by the management of Essence Communications, local organisers said the spelling competition began on Tuesday with 293 competitors who qualified to compete in the Bee by winning... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Questions About Chrysler May 29, 2009
The Grand Hyatt Atlanta is offering a nightly room rate of $99. 00 for the nights of July 31st and August 1st, as well as free breakfasts that Saturday and Sunday. (Human Events Online)
Is the National Spelling Bee a sporting event? May 28, 2009
There's that media buzz; the lobby of the Grand Hyatt here in downtown Washington is crawling with reporters and TV cameras. And there are underdogs, kids who are like the SWAC or OVC champion in March, kids who are actually just happy to be here. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Getting schooled on vacation May 7, 2009
HYATT REGENCY/ GRAND HYATT Various activities. Minimum $35 per session; ages 3 to 12. (Globe and Mail)
Restaurants offer wide variety of Mother's Day dining options May 7, 2009
Lael's Restaurant, San Diego: The restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will host a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with live entertainment and more ... Sally's Seafood on the Water, San Diego: The other restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will have a breakfast buffet from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. and an a la carte breakfast menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (619) 358-6740. (North County Times)
Local restaurants offer Mother's Day dining menus, specials May 1, 2009
Lael's Restaurant, San Diego: The restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will host a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 with live entertainment and more ... Sally's Seafood on the Water, San Diego: The other restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will have a breakfast buffet from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. and an a la carte all-day breakfast menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (619) 358-6740. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for April 23 Apr 28, 2009
Celebrate with McCormick ck's: Thursday is celebrating "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" by offering free lunch to school-age children dining with their parent. The San Diego location is at 675 L. St., near Petco Park. (North County Times)
Bob Evans Farms to Present At Bank of America and Sidoti Investor Conferences in New York City Mar 10, 2009
Davis, Radkoski and Poplar will also be attending the Company's presentation at the Sidoti & Company Thirteenth Annual Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at The Grand Hyatt Hotel. A live audio webcast of both presentations will be available on the Company's Investor Relations Web site at. (Primezone Releases)
Manchester Grand Hyatt Garners Five Star Rating and Highest Score to Date from MeetingUniverse Mar 10, 2009
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2009 -- The Manchester Grand Hyatt has just received a Five-Star rating and an accompanying composite score of 94% from MeetingUniverse ... "The score generated by the Manchester Grand Hyatt is truly impressive," said Russell Ridge President/CEO of MeetingUniverse ... "Out of the numerous hotels that have received reviews and full ratings by meeting planners, the Manchester Grand Hyatt is so far the highest scoring hotel.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
MI6 Announces Keynotes for Widely Anticipated 2009 Video Game Marketing Conference Mar 5, 2009
The MI6 Video Game Marketing Conference takes place at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco in Union Square April 8, 2009. To view the complete 2009 session schedule, participant updates and registration information, visit : xbdami6. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
REGION: State high court to hear Prop. 8 case this week Mar 1, 2009
In San Diego, gay rights advocates have called for a boycott of the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego because owner Douglas Manchester donated 125,000 to the effort to ban marriage for gays. The marriages stop. (North County Times)
Political Grapevine Feb 19, 2009
The report says the former president recently tried to have a speaking engagement which was booked for the San Diego Manchester Grand Hyatt, moved somewhere else after pressure from gay rights groups. The move ultimately failed and Mr. Clinton did appear. (Fox News)
Clinton urged to cancel San Diego speech Feb 13, 2009
The president of the San Diego hotel workers' union and several gay rights activists published an open letter to Clinton on a Web site Thursday after his staff indicated Clinton would not bow out of the paid appearance at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel. Owner Doug Manchester gave $125,000 to the Proposition 8 campaign early last year. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Local restaurants sweeten up their menus with Valentine's Day specials Feb 8, 2009
-- U.S. Grant Hotel: The hotel's Grant Grill is partnering with San Diego Ballet and Chuao Chocolatier to offer a three-course meal with wine and chocolate, followed by a performance of "Romeo and Juliet; 158 per couple; 326 Broadway, San Diego; (866) 837-4270; .-- Wild Note Cafe: The restaurant next to the Belly Up is offering a three-course meal with a glass of champagne; 30 per person; 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach; (858) 720-9000; .-- Vela: The Hilton San Diego Bayfront restaurant begins "A... (North County Times)
Mitchell Report, One Year Later Feb 7, 2009
On Dec. 13, 2007, George Mitchell stood at a podium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York to announce the report's release. Ironically, Jose Canseco, one of the most public faces of steroid use, was standing outside the door to the ballroom, denied entry to the press conference. (ESPN -- Baseball)
