INDIAN WELLS, CA – March 29, 2022 – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Johnson as general manager. In Johnson’s new role, he will oversee the management and operation of the 530-room desert escape situated in the heart of Greater Palm Springs.
Johnson boasts 27 years of hospitality experience at Hyatt Hotels across the country, working his way up from intern to general manager. He began his career in 1994 at Park Hyatt Washington D.C., where he worked as a PBX switchboard operator, which allowed him to learn the inner workings of the hotel industry. He then moved on to work in several different positions within Hyatt Hotels including front office manager, executive housekeeper, director of rooms, and more.
Johnson comes to Hyatt Regency Indian Wells from Grand Hyatt Vail, where he joined the team in 2019 and lead the transition from Hotel Talisa to Grand Hyatt Vail. Prior to this, he served as general manager at Hyatt Regency Austin and Hyatt Regency Savannah, which marked his first general manager position in 2015.
Throughout his career with Hyatt, Johnson has attained numerous awards and recognitions, including Hyatt Hotels Room Executive of the Year in 2009, as well as finalist for General Manager of the Year of Hyatt Hotels in 2018.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to work and live in so many iconic destinations throughout the country during my tenure with Hyatt, and I am thrilled to join the talented team at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells in the idyllic Coachella Valley,” says Dan Johnson, general manager, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells. “I’m looking forward to building upon the resort’s legacy and continuing to provide an enhanced guest experience unlike any other in the Greater Palm Springs area.”
Johnson graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Travel & Tourism Management. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his son’s baseball team, playing golf, and traveling.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, boasting towering palms and panoramic golf and mountain views, recently underwent a multi-million-dollar transformation, including 26 remodeled penthouse suites with an upgraded modern design, wet bars, and private balconies. The hotel also offers 43 two- and three-bedroom villas complete with a fireplace, furnished patios with grills and/or private hot tubs, and direct access to the adults’ pool. As part of the resort’s renovation, it debuted HyTides waterpark, the largest in Greater Palm Springs, with dual waterslides, a lazy river and splash pads. The resort offers a spacious spa & fitness center and recreation activities including championship tennis and golf, alongside an upgraded ballroom, outdoor event lawns, and more.
For more information, please visit the hotel’s website.
