Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Selects Blackhawk Network As Preferred Third-Party Gift Card Partner

PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackhawk Network, a leading prepaid and payments network, announced today that it has partnered with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to serve as the global hospitality company's third-party gift card distributor. As part of the agreement, Blackhawk will provide national distribution of Hyatt gift cards.

"The decision to partner with Blackhawk Network was an easy one," said Todd Tomlin, manager of Hyatt Gift Cards at Hyatt. "They provide a superior experience and have the physical and digital distribution capabilities that ensure our gift card is available to an unparalleled number of consumers."

With Blackhawk's distribution network, Hyatt gift cards are now offered at approximately 5,000 locations including Ahold USA, Giant Eagle, Kroger and Safeway stores. They will also be available as e-gifts through Amazon and giftcardmall.com starting this holiday season.

"We are excited to work closely with such a highly regarded hospitality brand – Hyatt Hotels and Resorts," said David Tate, Blackhawk Network senior vice president, products and marketing. "Hyatt is the latest travel and hospitality brand to expand their gift card offerings with Blackhawk. As we continue to grow this category, we're excited to offer consumers even more variety and convenience, making access to Hyatt gift cards just a store trip away."

Hyatt gift cards will be available in denominations ranging from $15 - $500 and can be applied toward eligible purchases at participating Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. The cards can be redeemed at Hyatt hotels, restaurants and spas.

About Blackhawk Network

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. is a leading prepaid and payments network, which supports the program management and distribution of gift cards, prepaid telecom products and prepaid financial service products across a global network. Blackhawk's digital platform supports prepaid products across a network of digital distribution partners including retailers, financial service providers, and mobile wallets.  For more information please visit www.blackhawknetwork.com.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six continents. As of September 30, 2014, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 573 properties in 48 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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