Middle East-based travelers to be among top three growth markets to visit Australia by 2016

The Middle East comes after India and China, as places of origin, in the list of the highest growth rate in visitor arrivals to Australia from 2006 to 2016. A 373% and 241% growth is estimated for India and China, respectively.

"With more travelers from the Middle East making their way to Australia, Hyatt believes there is measurable demand for luxury accommodation within a comfortable living environment,"

said Thierry Bertin, VP Sales & Marketing, Hyatt International - South West Asia.

"Our Hyatt properties in Australia provide an ideal setting for all types of Middle East travelers, whether they are opting for a shopping holiday or travelling in large groups
looking to be within close reach to major cities," Bertin added.

Hyatt currently has eight properties across Australia, which includes Hyatt Regency Adelaide, Park Hyatt Sydney, Hyatt Regency Perth, and Park Hyatt Melbourne.

With shopping and location being one of the main factors Arab travelers look for when choosing a hotel, the award-winning Park Hyatt Sydney is uniquely positioned right on the water's edge of Sydney Harbour. The hotel enjoys spectacular views of the famous Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House and is situated in the historic Rocks district, just five minutes from the central business, cultural and shopping districts of Sydney.

The Hyatt Regency Perth, situated near the banks of the Swan River, on the eastern edge of Perth's central business district and shopping precinct, and in close proximity to Perth's arts, parks, entertainment and convention centres, offers Arab guests the Very Important Baby (VIB) programme to make their stay with the entire family an enjoyable experience. The VIB programme provides families with an assortment of amenities including baby shampoo, conditioner and baby lotion, baby bath and stand, bottle warmers, diapers for boys and girls, high chairs, and strollers.

Middle East travelers visiting Melbourne can embrace the warm ambience and exceptional levels of personalised service at the Park Hyatt Melbourne. The hotel is conveniently situated in one of Melbourne's most historic areas, at the top of Collins Street and opposite St Patrick's Cathedral. The Park Hyatt Melbourne hotel overlooks a district of Victorian architecture and is bordered by Melbourne's delightful Fitzroy Gardens.

Arab mums-to-be can now relax in absolute luxury at Park Hyatt Melbourne with the introduction of the Great Expectations Package. This new two night package includes all the pampering a couple could want before baby joins the family. The Great Expectations Package includes a two night stay in a luxury oversized Park King room, access to the Park Club Health & Day Spa facilities, "Womb Service" breakfast in bed daily Valet Parking, Ice-cream craving voucher, a Mother-to-be box with organic "Aromababy" products to assist during pregnancy & labor, an in-house movie to be watched from the comfort of the bed, a $100 treatment voucher at Park Club Health & Day Spa to be used for any much needed pampering and a late 2pm checkout.