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The Hyatt hotel chain is getting harsh criticism for hosting the CPAC, a conservative program to express their views, according to the Daily Wire.
“We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment and we believe that the facilitation of gatherings is a central element of what we do as a hospitality company,” a spokesperson for Hyatt said.
“We believe in the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully express their views, independent of the degree to which the perspectives of those hosting meetings and events at our hotels align with ours.”
Lead organizer of CPAC Matt Schlapp wrote, “Stage design conspiracies are outrageous and slanderous.”
“We have a long standing commitment to the Jewish community. Cancel culture extremists must address antisemitism within their own ranks.”
“CPAC proudly stands with our Jewish allies, including those speaking from this stage,” Schlapp added.
Stage design conspiracies are outrageous and slanderous. We have a long standing commitment to the Jewish community. Cancel culture extremists must address antisemitism within their own ranks. CPAC proudly stands with our Jewish allies, including those speaking from this stage.
— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) February 27, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corp said the Nazi symbolism has been taken “very seriously” and they condemn “symbols of hate” as “abhorrent.”
“We take the concern raised about the prospect of symbols of hate being included in the stage design at CPAC 2021 very seriously as all such symbols are abhorrent and unequivocally counter to our values as a company,” the hotel chair said.
“Hyatt said all aspects of conference logistics, including the stage design, were managed by the American Conservative Union, which organized the conference.”
Alyssa Milano wrote “[Hyatt] is totally fine hosting Nazis. #CPAC#boycottHYATT #QPAC2021.”
From The Daily Wire:
According to Fox News, it has been estimated that the 2021 CPAC event could “have a multimillion-dollar impact on the local area at a time when the broader U.S. economy is struggling to combat the devastating financial effects of the ongoing pandemic.”
