HYATT Hotel Corporation has announced a partnership with a Cambodian association as part of its corporate social responsibility programme as it gears up for the opening of its first hotel project in the country, Park Hyatt Siem Reap, in April 2013.
The Park Hyatt Siem Reap and Life & Hope Association Sewing School was launched last week to equip young, underprivileged Cambodian women with professional skills, helping students to find a source of livelihood and improve their living conditions. The hotel is committing to funding a significant portion of the school’s regular operations.
General manager of Park Hyatt Siem Reap, Franz Mascarenhas, said: “We believe that providing people with professional skills is crucial to the long-term prosperity of society and our communities. We feel privileged because this partnership allows us to actively support such an endeavour.”
Last week also marked the start of a top-to-toe renovation of the rebranded Hotel De La Paix. Earlier this year, Hyatt announced that it would reopen the independent property as Park Hyatt Siem Reap under a new management agreement.
Located near the 12th century ruins of Angkor, the hotel will have 109 rooms, two restaurants, a bar, meeting facilities, a spa, fitness centre and two swimming pools.
