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Hyatt criticizes CPAC over stage resembling Nazi symbol, ‘hostility’ to employees
"Hyatt Hotels distanced itself further from the stage design at the CPAC 2021 conference in Orlando this past weekend, saying it would have scrapped the layout if it knew about its resemblance to a Nazi symbol.
The hotel chain also criticized CPAC attendees for the “disrespect” it showed employees who asked them to follow company policy and Orange County law requiring masks because of the pandemic.
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The stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, a diamond shape with bent extensions branching off, resembles an Odal rune, a symbol used on some Nazi uniforms. The Nazi symbol was used by white nationalist groups at the Charlottesville protest in 2017.
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Hyatt also accused CPAC attendees of “hostility” as staff urged conventioneers to wear masks and socially distance because of the pandemic.
Masks were sparse and enforcement was sporadic from the hotel and CPAC, though employees began walking around with warning signs and extra masks by the end of the first full day on Friday.
Attendees booed CPAC staff when they asked people to follow Hyatt’s mask mandates. Throughout the convention, attendees would take masks off when taking pictures and speaking to one another.
Orange County’s COVID “strike team” made a visit to CPAC on Friday and found that the Hyatt made every effort to enforce the mask mandate, a report states.
”In keeping with our deep culture of inclusivity, our colleagues worked tirelessly to support this event while enforcing Hyatt’s safety policies,” a Hyatt statement read. “At times, these efforts included reminding attendees to wear masks and socially distance, even while colleagues occasionally faced hostility from attendees who did not support our policies. While individuals are entitled to their opinions, in a Hyatt hotel we expect guests to follow our policies.”
In addition, Hyatt was “extremely disappointed by the disrespect many individuals involved in the event showed to our colleagues … We are tremendously grateful to our colleagues for their resilience and the care they demonstrated keeping people safe in circumstances that became increasingly difficult as the event evolved.” "
"Hyatt Hotels distanced itself further from the stage design at the CPAC 2021 conference in Orlando this past weekend, saying it would have scrapped the layout if it knew about its resemblance to a Nazi symbol.
The hotel chain also criticized CPAC attendees for the “disrespect” it showed employees who asked them to follow company policy and Orange County law requiring masks because of the pandemic.
...
The stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, a diamond shape with bent extensions branching off, resembles an Odal rune, a symbol used on some Nazi uniforms. The Nazi symbol was used by white nationalist groups at the Charlottesville protest in 2017.
(image at link)
Hyatt also accused CPAC attendees of “hostility” as staff urged conventioneers to wear masks and socially distance because of the pandemic.
Masks were sparse and enforcement was sporadic from the hotel and CPAC, though employees began walking around with warning signs and extra masks by the end of the first full day on Friday.
Attendees booed CPAC staff when they asked people to follow Hyatt’s mask mandates. Throughout the convention, attendees would take masks off when taking pictures and speaking to one another.
Orange County’s COVID “strike team” made a visit to CPAC on Friday and found that the Hyatt made every effort to enforce the mask mandate, a report states.
”In keeping with our deep culture of inclusivity, our colleagues worked tirelessly to support this event while enforcing Hyatt’s safety policies,” a Hyatt statement read. “At times, these efforts included reminding attendees to wear masks and socially distance, even while colleagues occasionally faced hostility from attendees who did not support our policies. While individuals are entitled to their opinions, in a Hyatt hotel we expect guests to follow our policies.”
In addition, Hyatt was “extremely disappointed by the disrespect many individuals involved in the event showed to our colleagues … We are tremendously grateful to our colleagues for their resilience and the care they demonstrated keeping people safe in circumstances that became increasingly difficult as the event evolved.” "
