The Hyatt Regency Atlanta (located in Atlanta, Georgia USA), is the world’s first contemporary atrium hotel and the first major hotel in Atlanta to welcome African American patrons. It will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary on May 1, 2007.

The Hyatt organization will continue civil rights leadership with a $75,000 contribution to support the acquisition of the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. Global Hyatt Corporation President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian will present the donation to Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin at a reception at the hotel May 1.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary this May, Hyatt Regency Atlanta has created a $40 thousand, once-in-a-lifetime guest experience. The Ruby Package includes ruby jewelry, the gem given in commemoration of 40-year anniversaries, and will be available through December 2007.

The luxury package will include:
- overnight accommodations in a deluxe suite
- ruby accessories worth $15,000
- helicopter transportation to and from the airport
- 40 dozen roses
- a six-course dinner at the Avanzare restaurant
- a 1967 vintage bottle of wine
- private butler service
- chauffeured Bentley ground transportation
- a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Georgia Aquarium.

For guests interested in a less extravagant travel experience, Hyatt also will offer a more affordable guest package in honor of the anniversary. This package will include accommodations in the chic, newly-renovated Radius tower and a special 40th anniversary dinner at the Avanzare Restaurant.

An Atlanta landmark since its inception in 1967, Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street. The 1,260-room hotel is the first contemporary atrium hotel in the world and is one of the nation’s premier convention and tradeshow facilities with 180,000 square feet of ballroom, exhibit, and meeting and hospitality space. For reservations or more information on Hyatt Regency Atlanta, call the hotel at 404-577-1234 or visit www.hyattregencyatlanta.com.