Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the introduction of its new Hyatt House extended-stay brand in India, with the signing of a management agreement by a Hyatt affiliate for a hotel in Mumbai. The company also announced that Hyatt affiliates signed management agreements for an additional seven full-service hotels and 14 select-service hotels in India, bringing the total number of announced Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 53.

Hyatt House Mumbai will be located near Mumbai’s most vital commercial and industrial districts and within close proximately of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The hotel will feature 170 guestrooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, and meeting rooms, as well as a business center, fitness center and swimming pool. The Hyatt House concept, unveiled in September 2011, is rooted in extensive consumer research and offers casual hospitality in a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.

"The introduction of Hyatt House in India, combined with our decision to make India the first location outside of the U.S. for our Hyatt Place brand, reflects our commitment to offering our extended-stay and select-service brands in one of the world´s fastest-growing markets," said Steve Haggerty, global head of real estate and development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who is participating as a panelist at the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) conference taking place January 11-13, 2012. "We are leveraging our more than 30-year experience in India to become the most preferred hospitality brand for a growing number of affluent, domestic travelers within the country. Guests will soon be able to enjoy our full portfolio of brands in many of India’s most popular business and leisure markets."

Source:money.msn.com, Jan 12, 2012