Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Teams with Athletic-Minded Traveler to Add Customized Run Routes to it's Stayfit@Hyatt Program (United States)
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                Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States 									 - Industry economy 	
								 - Trends / Expert's advice  
                This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on  Thursday 28 August 2008
                
   Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced its North America properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route cards designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler®, a leading healthy-travel and lifestyle media firm. 
 
Joggers and walkers enjoy fresh air with confidence thanks to palm-size route maps 
 
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced that its North 
American properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route cards 
designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler®, a leading healthy-travel and lifestyle media firm. 
Hyatt is the first major hospitality company to partner with Athletic-Minded Traveler and will 
feature the maps as part of the StayFit@Hyatt program at participating Hyatt Regency and 
Grand Hyatt properties 
Enhancing the dynamic selection of StayFit@Hyatt workout programs that cater to fitnessconscious 
business and leisure travelers, these easy-to-carry cards will provide runners and 
walkers of all levels with essential information to help them follow healthy pursuits while away 
from home. The Athletic-Minded Traveler maps offer detailed directions on one side (beginning 
at each property’s front door) and a colorful map with mileage markers on the other (routes 
range from 2 to 8 miles). The unique tools encourage runners to head outdoors by answering 
the vital questions “Where?” and “How far?” 
“Our staff of active-lifestyle experts is extremely proud to provide Hyatt guests with individuallyresearched 
route maps,” says Jim Kaese, Co-Founder of San Diego-based Athletic-Minded 
Traveler, LLC. 
 
“Because jogging and walking are the most popular endurance activities for North Americans 
(e.g., even the frequent running population - 100+ days/year - is estimated at an impressive 16 
million, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association) runners will always be the 
largest group of Hyatt guests in search of a quality fitness experience. By offering this resource, 
Hyatt conveys to the running and fitness-walking communities that it understands their plight of 
identifying legitimate routes while staying in unfamiliar destinations and aspires to accommodate 
their healthy lifestyle choices.” 
“This new service from Athletic-Minded Traveler adds a valuable component to our 
StayFit@Hyatt program,” said Gordon Tareta, Vice President of Spa Operations for Global 
Hyatt Corporation. “Every participating property has been assessed by Athletic-Minded 
Traveler staff which is made up of fitness-conscious individuals who share our guests’ interest in 
living a healthy lifestyle. Athletic-Minded Traveler shares Hyatt’s dedication to providing 
uncompromising service and is an ideal partner.”                 
                
                
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