KEVIN O'Mahoney from Launceston is off around the world after his daughter Katherine won a competition offering 365 free nights at Hyatt hotels.

When the company asked the question, 'How would you spend 365 free nights at Hyatt to create an unforgettable experience?' as part of a global contest called 'The Big Welcome,' it received answers from tens of thousands of people from around the world.

The entries included that of London-based writer Katherine O'Mahoney (formerly of Launceston), whose entry, a heart-tugging story of her father's love of running and her wish to take him to marathons around the world, was chosen as the winner for the European region.

'The Big Welcome' was launched to celebrate the introduction of an enhanced Hyatt Gold Passport loyalty programme through a larger than life kick-off, including a 10,000 free nights sweepstakes and a 365 night giveaway — in three regions worldwide — for a total of 31,095 free Hyatt nights.

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