Transforming Communities

This year, Prospera Hotels added extra magic to the Illumination Health + Home’s annual carnival for kids by bringing the excitement of the carnival to life. From games and laughter to unforgettable moments, the Prospera team had a blast engaging with children and families from the community.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Prospera team members joined forces to collect diapers for the annual HomeAid Orange County Diaper Drive. The initiative aimed to support families in need by ensuring they have access to essential baby supplies.

The Prospera team was proud to donate gifts to the Illumination Health + Home’s Plumeria House to help spread holiday cheer. Each team member contributed a personal gift for both children and adults, making the season a little brighter for families experiencing hardship.

The Prospera team was grateful to come together this fall to donate Thanksgiving lunch to the Illumination Health + Home’s Plumeria House, a specialty emergency shelter for families in need. We’re thankful for the opportunity to share a meal, spread some holiday cheer, and support a cause close to our hearts.

In the spirit of giving, Cortona Inn & Suites has made a heartfelt contribution to the local community by donating food baskets to a Thanksgiving food drive at a local school. This generous act not only demonstrates the hotel’s commitment to community support but also spreads warmth and joy during the holiday season.

Cortona Inn and Suites partnered with the Orangewood Foundation to make a meaningful impact on the community by assisting with food service. This collaborative effort was aimed at providing nourishment and support to those in need, emphasizing the spirit of community and compassion.

Prospera Hotels proudly partnered with the Illumination Health + Home to prepare local students for the upcoming school year. Team members gathered at one of our properties – Hyatt House to pack backpacks filled with essential school supplies, helping ensure children in need are equipped to start the year with confidence.

Each year, Prospera takes great pride in being a part of the Annual Carnival for Kids hosted by the Illumination Health + Home. This cherished event is dedicated to bringing joy and support to children in the local community who face challenging circumstances. Our involvement goes beyond mere sponsorship; it is a testament to our commitment to making a meaningful difference. In our collaborative partnership with the Illumination Health + Home, Prospera continuously seeks ways to expand our impact.

In 2020, amidst one of the most challenging years for many, Prospera demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of its employees by organizing a heartwarming initiative. Recognizing the strain and uncertainty faced by their team members, Prospera distributed care packages filled with essential food items to support their employees and their families. Prospera’s actions in 2020 serve as a shining example of how organizations can positively impact their employees' lives, especially during times of crisis.

Through fundraising efforts from food sales, comedy shows, bingo nights, car washes and jean-Fridays, team members at each property raised awareness and was able to support the Ronald McDonald House in providing care and support for ill children receiving treatment in OC hospitals. Thru their efforts, Prospera has sponsored a suite in the Ronald McDonald house to provide comfort and accommodations for families and children undergoing acute medical care.

The gateway to the Anaheim Resort district was transformed from the vandalized Arena Inn and Suites motel to a 5-story Hampton Inn and Suites with spacious suites with colorful interiors. Construction began 2017, leveraging our brand relationship with Hilton and utilizing In-house Construction Services to lift the Anaheim Resort. With bright architectural fins that accentuate the exterior and California-themed interiors, the interiors highlight and showcase notable landmarks and experiences of Southern California. The property opened January 2019 and features outdoor pool deck, airy suites and locally commissioned artwork.

Impact - provide employment opportunities for the homeless community in OC thru our alliance with this organization; provided financial resources to support the cause; run company wide fundraising efforts; sponsor Carnival for Kids, an annual event for homeless children in the community, we provide thousands of hygiene kits and pack over 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for the children annually.

Summary- In our collaborative partnership, we find opportunities to organize company-wide fundraising efforts. During back to school months, we gather as a team to pack hundreds of backpacks with school supplies and essentials for young students in the local community. Additionally, we pack thousands of hygiene packets to distribute among the homeless community. Our COO, Ronald Kim offers strategic support and long-term commitment to this organization as a board member

Team members from our Hyatt house property volunteer at the Autism Spectrum Interventions that work with families with children in need of autism services such as counseling, social skill groups and behavior assessments. The property also organizes fundraising events and donates all proceeds to the non-profit organization.

In 2013, an opportunity arose to restore the iconic corner of Harbor Blvd. and Katella Ave. from a blighted 78-unit Zaby’s Motor Lodge to a contemporary mixed-use development. Utilizing Prospera’s In-House Construction, Development and Design Services, we developed a 264-unit stylish urban Hyatt house property, along with retail. It opened July 2016 with a timeless elegance of coastal inspired interiors and was awarded Best Development of the Year with Hyatt Corporation .

Converted a 40+ year old building on the Daytona Beach Oceanfront into a 143 key Hyatt Place. This became the first Hyatt Place on the Oceanfront in the world at the time of opening.

Prospera found a strategic opportunity to acquire an abandoned building in the Anaheim Resort Convention Block and re- developed into a 127 Key Independent Property. This repositioning changed the landscape of the convention block in the Anaheim Resort and offered the market mid-scale offerings at the entry of the Anaheim Convention Center.