From left, Albert Emanonipiy, Pat Mareham and Tyler Warwick.
(Special Advertising Feature) — Hyatt Regency Saipan will officially welcome the Christmas season by unveiling this year’s theme, “Tropical Christmas at Hyatt Regency Saipan,” in the main lobby on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at 3 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Saipan is also celebrating its 43rd anniversary of service in the CNMI by highlighting the local artists who decorated the hotel’s tropical Christmas tree.
With these milestones, Hyatt’s commitment of care for guests, community and environment has also grown with the times.
According to general manager Simon Graf, “As a global brand, Hyatt keeps increasing its care for the environment, its people, and responsible businesses. These elements have been fundamental in the way we operate. To show respect for the environment, culture and community, our Christmas tree will try to represent these pillars in a unique way.”
He added, “In awareness of the annual, global Christmas industry and in combination with our critical location in a sensitive ecosystem, we will demonstrate a combination of celebrating the season with a unique centerpiece made by local artists.”
The Hyatt Regency Saipan Christmas tree is hand-made and sourced from regional, natural materials by Saipan residents Tyler Warwick and Albert Emanonipiy with accessorized garlands by Pat Mareham.
Warwick said the tree was built and designed based on traditional Pacific architecture, and took nearly 50 coconut leaves to complete. The leaves were harvested from the northern part of Saipan. “The rest of the materials were also locally sourced,” he added. “No nails, metals, plastics nor electricity were used. After harvest, the leaves were woven into panels and the pattern used was based on the traditional coconut thatch.”
Warwick and Emanonipiy started from the bottom and worked their way up, layer by layer.
The tree is supported by Gagu or pine tree wood, and young bamboo wood was used to give the tree a round shape. What holds all the pieces of the tree together is approximately 100 yards of rope. The hand-made 25 feet garland and accessories around the tree took Mareham seven days to complete, and are all made of coconut leaves.
Graf said Hyatt’s Tropical Christmas “is made possible by the dedication and commitment of people in the community — a true inspiration of culture, tradition and love.”
Everyone is welcome to join the unveiling of the tropical Christmas Tree in the Hyatt lobby on Dec. 2, 2023 at 3 p.m. There will be performances and the cutting of the traditional Hyatt birthday cake.
