Andreas Stalder – International Food and Beverage Hall of Fame Restaurateur of the Year 2009

        Fernando Beteta, sommelier and wine director, Park Hyatt Chicago – 2009 “40 under 40” list – Crain’s Chicago Business

        Teddy Matthews, laundry manager, Park Hyatt Dubai – Best Laundry Manager, Middle East Hotels – 2009 Hotelier Middle East Awards

        Kurt Straub, general manager, Park Hyatt Zurich – Hotelier of the Year 2009 – Bilanz Magazine

        Shigeo Hirai, sous chef, Grand Hyatt Tokyo – World Chocolate Master 2009 – “Salon du Chocolat Professionnel” exhibition

        Josef Budde, executive chef, Grand Hyatt Tokyo – Personality of the Year 2009, Monocle Magazine

        Coral Berkel, Hyatt Regency Aruba – Resort Employee of the Year – Shoco Awards 2009

        Gerald Griffith, Hyatt Regency Aruba – Young Professional of the Year – Shoco Awards 2009

        Oriana Carotenuto, Hyatt Regency Aruba – General Manager of the Year – Shoco Awards 2009