CALGARY, Alberta | Keith Butz has been named General Manager of Hyatt Regency Calgary by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Butz will arrive August 13 and will oversee all hotel operations which include Thomsons Restaurant, Sandstone Lounge and Stillwater Spa.

Butz takes over for Mr. Steve McNally, who has been General Manager of Hyatt Regency Calgary for the past six years. McNally has been promoted to General Manager of Hyatt Regency Vancouver. “I’ve heard wonderful things about the City of Calgary and I’m excited to be working with and supporting the incredible team that Steve has developed”, said Butz.

Butz started his career with Hyatt in 1993 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans as a Corporate Management Trainee. During his six years in New Orleans, Butz held various management positions in the Rooms and Food & Beverage divisions. Butz, then held positions at Hyatt Regency Chicago, Park Hyatt San Francisco, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and was part of the opening team for Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. In November 2005, Butz was promoted to General Manager of Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

Keith Butz and wife, Amanda Butz, come to Calgary as the city is in the midst of massive growth that has not left the hospitality industry untouched. “I see it in the headlines and I’ve done my research on the boom Calgary is experiencing. It’s a thrilling time for me to be a part of the Hyatt Team in Calgary, as the city grows so will Hyatt.”

About Hyatt Regency Calgary | Hyatt Regency Calgary provides a haven of comfort and sophistication within the heart of bustling downtown Calgary. Situated on Stephen Avenue Walk in the midst of an exciting pedestrian mall, the city’s newest luxury hotel affords the perfect setting from which to enjoy area attractions such as shopping and theatre. Connected by a skywalk (Plus 15) to the Calgary TELUS Convention Center and many of Calgary’s business towers allows easy access for business travelers. Possessing the largest hotel ballroom in Calgary and 22 meetings rooms allows Hyatt Regency Calgary to accommodate various size meetings and events ensuring all are executed with perfection. Hyatt Regency Calgary is home to Calgary’s only full service hotel spa, Stillwater Spa. Stillwater Spa is renowned for exceptional service and personally designed spa experiences for each and every guest. The Hyatt Stay Fit gym features the latest equipment such as Life Fitness® cardio and strength machines complete with flat screen televisions.

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