HYATT International Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr Myles McGourty as regional director of the group's operations in South America. A graduate of the Shannon College of Hotel Management, Mr McGourty joined Hyatt in 1983 as assistant food and beverage manager in Riyadh. In his new position he will be responsible for overseeing the group's development in South America.

There are 171 Hyatt hotels and resorts throughout the world. Hyatt International operates 51 hotels and 16 resorts in 32 countries and has 20 new hotels under construction.