NEW YORK, June 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal has been selected by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts as the complimentary newspaper to be delivered to the majority of their most loyal guests via services provided to Hyatt Gold Passport members. Guest delivery began this week and will roll out in participating Hyatt hotels in North America throughout the month.
"The Wall Street Journal's content is broader and more relevant than ever, engaging today's travelers who desire quality news and information covering their business and personal pursuits," said Paul Bascobert, chief marketing officer for the Dow Jones Consumer Media Group. "More individuals choose to buy The Wall Street Journal than any other newspaper in America, and we are pleased that Hyatt has chosen the Journal for their loyal guests who frequent these top properties across the country."
Hyatt properties across North America that will participate in the amenity program include a majority of Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt hotels. Hyatt Gold Passport is the global frequent guest program of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts offering exclusive privileges and benefits to its well-traveled members.
About The Wall Street Journal
Founded in 1889, The Wall Street Journal, the flagship publication of Dow Jones & Company is the world's leading business publication and holds 33 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal has a print and online circulation of more than 2 million, reaching the nation's top business and political leaders, as well as investors across the country. The Wall Street Journal boasts the largest individually paid circulation out of the top 25 U.S. newspapers. Other publications that are part of The Wall Street Journal franchise, with a global audience of 3.8 million, include The Wall Street Journal Asia and The Wall Street Journal Europe. The Wall Street Journal Online at WSJ.com is the leading provider of business and financial news and analysis on the Web with more than one million subscribers and 26 million users per month. WSJ.com is the flagship site of The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, which also includes MarketWatch.com, Barrons.com and AllThingsD.com. In 2009, the Journal was ranked No. 1 in BtoB's Media Power 50 for the 10th consecutive year. The Wall Street Journal Radio Network services news and information to more than 350 radio stations in the U.S.
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