Chennai: The organizers of the Aircel Chennai Open today announced that the tournament has entered into a new partnership with Hyatt Regency Chennai. The contemporary abode in the heart of Chennai will be the championship’s ‘Official Hotel’ for the next three editions of the USD 4,50,000 tournament, which is India and South Asia’s only ATP World Tour event.

Hyatt Regency Chennai marked the first foray of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts into South India. Since its inception, the contemporary hotel has been providing authentic hospitality to discerning business and leisure travelers with multiple award-winning food & beverage outlets, luxurious Siddh Spa and fitness centre, 327 aesthetically designed rooms & suites, state-of the-art banquet and event spaces and exquisite theme based art installations in the hotel.

The 19th edition of the tournament will be held at Chennai’s SDAT Stadium from December 30th 2013 to January 5th 2014. It features one of the strongest playing fields ever, with an impressive lineup of talent including top 20 players Stanislas Wawrinka, Mikhail Youzhny, Fabio Fognini and defending champion Janko Tipsarevic among others. Both Indian and International participants will compete for the coveted title. The tournament promises to give the subcontinent access to a week of scintillating tennis action.

In its capacity as Official Hotel, Hyatt Regency Chennai will play host to players, tournament officials and guests. Apart from hosting the world’s leading tennis players for the entire duration of their stay in Chennai, the hotel will also host the one-of-a-kind player parties and partner events.

Situated on the iconic Anna Salai or Mount Road, the hotel is easily accessible from the Chennai domestic and International airport and is in close proximity to consulates, business districts, Chennai’s IT corridor, Chennai Trade Centre and prime residential areas, including Boat Club Road and Poes Garden.

Ashu Jindal, COO IMG Reliance said, “Aircel Chennai Open is proud to be associated with Hyatt Regency, Chennai. We appreciate their efforts to provide excellent hospitality, warmth and attention to detail when it comes to hosting premier events. Aircel Chennai Open is glad to announce a three-year partnership with the hotel and looks forward to enjoying their varied offerings in the seasons to come.”

Sunjae Sharma, Area Director – Hyatt Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Kathmandu and Kolkata and General Manager, Hyatt Regency Chennai said, “Hyatt Regency Chennai is delighted to be the Official Hotel of the Aircel Chennai Open, India and South Asia’s only ATP World Tour event. While Chennai offers players the best setting for the game, Hyatt Regency Chennai shall ensure the guests feel more than welcome with our authentic hospitality and experience a truly memorable stay. Our team has various tennis theme promotions planned during the event and it shall definitely be an exciting time. As India witnesses a sporting revolution, we are delighted to be a part of it. We look forward to welcoming you to Hyatt Regency Chennai.”

The Title Sponsor for the tournament is Aircel and the event is supported by a consortium of sponsors in the Platinum category headed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.