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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces New Customer Contact Center in Wichita, Kansas

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:30 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it will open a new Customer Contact Center (CCC) in Wichita, Kan. in late 2013. The new CCC's associates will help Starwood guests book reservations and provide Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) member services. Starwood is adding jobs in North America to support innovative customer programs, including the Ambassador Program, and to support industry-leading work to personalize guest experiences.

Anthony Cheng has been appointed General Manager at The Westin Guangzhou in Guangzhou, China

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:16 +0200

Mr. Cheng’s hotel career started in Singapore in the early eighties and joined ITT Sheraton Corporation in 1994 as Regional Director of Sales. In 2004, Mr. Cheng arrived in China as Regional Director of Sales, China for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, later he elected to direct his career back to hotel operation and opened Le Meridien She Shan, Shanghai before moving on to Sheraton Sanya Resort. Prior to his current role, Mr. Cheng was the General Manager of Sheraton Dameisha Resort. Anthony li

Sheraton Raises a Glass to Celebrate Global Roll-out of Premium Wine Programme with 24 Hour “Toast around the World”

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:00 +0200

From Asia to Europe to the Americas, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is raising a glass and betting big on its premium wine programme, Sheraton Social Hour. Sheraton Hotels today announces the global roll-out of its signature wine programme to 430 hotels around the world. In celebration of the programme's success, Sheraton is hosting a 24-hour "Toast Around the World" at Sheraton hotels and resorts across the globe including Edinburgh, Munich, Mexico City, Bali, Bangalore and New York.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Increase Hotel Footprint by 50 Percent in Latin America in the Next Five Years

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:28:22 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced that it will increase its operating hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent during the next five years, opening an average of seven new hotels per year in the region. Emphasizing Latin American's growth potential as one of the world's fastest growing hotel and travel markets, Starwood's CEO Frits van Paasschen and members of the company's senior executive team visited Latin America last week, traveling to key growth markets, including Brazil and Colombia.

Four Points by Sheraton Accelerates Worldwide Growth with Opening of 175th Hotel and Targets 200th Milestone in 2014

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:24:56 +0200

STAMFORD, Conn. - Powered by an in-demand platform of comfort, style, and value, that's "best for business," Four Points by Sheraton today unveiled a thriving global pipeline of hotels that sets the stage for a milestone 200th opening in 2014. The popular brand reached its 175th hotel in 2013 with the openings of Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan (Manhattan, Kansas, United States), Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Four Points by Sheraton Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad, India) and Four Points by Sheraton Kecskemet (Kecskemet, Hungary).

Tristan Nesbitt has been appointed General Manager at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:36:06 +0200

Tristan joins the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa from the Sheraton Park Tower, a Luxury Collection hotel, where he was Hotel Manager. He began his career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts over 13 years ago as a graduate trainee at the Sheraton Park Tower. Previous Starwood roles include Assistant Director of Sales for the Central London hotels and Complex Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Palace Madrid. In his new role as General Manager of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Tristan will con

Sue Finlay has been appointed Hotel Manager at Sheraton Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel in London, United Kingdom

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:32:53 +0200

Sue Finlay joins the Sheraton Park Tower from the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh where she worked for 22 years, most recently as the Director of Sales & Marketing, a role she held for the past 12 years. Sue played a key role in the re-launch and repositioning of the hotel in 2012 following its multi-million pound refurbishment. As Hotel Manager, Sue will now oversee all operations at the 280-room Sheraton Park Tower in London which is set to re-launch in June 2013 as The Park Tower

Sergio Leandro has been appointed Hotel Manager at Le Méridien Piccadilly in London, United Kingdom

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:25:38 +0200

Sergio joins Le Méridien Piccadilly from the Sheraton Algarve, a Luxury Collection hotel in Portugal. He started at the resort as a Sales and Marketing intern in 1999, working his way up to the role of Complex Director of Operations for the entire resort, including the Sheraton Algarve, a Luxury Collection Hotel, and the Pine Cliffs Luxury Collection Residencies. In his new role Sergio is responsible for the operations of the 280-room Le Méridien Piccadilly, including the hotel’s destination b

W New York – Union Square Completes $15 Million Renovation

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:53:46 +0200

W New York - Union Square today unveiled the completion of a multi-layered renovation project that merges traditional and contemporary styles to offer a fashionable escape in the heart of Manhattan’s liveliest neighborhoods. The transformation is part of the W brand’s ongoing, $100 million commitment to the renovation of more than 11 of its properties across North America, and includes a full re-design of the hotel’s 270 guestrooms and top suites, W Living Room, Todd English’s iconic Olives New York, and destination bar Lilium by Gerber Group (previously Underbar).

Starwood Unveils Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:49:41 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and PT Tiara Raya Bali International today announced the debut of Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, the latest newly built Le Méridien resort to open during a year of substantial growth for the Paris-born brand. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, combines chic, modern design with a passion for the arts, culture and creative cuisine to offer travellers an enriching escape on Bali, Indonesia’s famed Island of the Gods.

Marc L. Messina has been appointed General Manager at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver - CO, United States

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:03 +0200

Previously, Messina spent the majority of his career at the 1,600-room Anatole hotel in Dallas. From 1994 to 2011, he held various positions at The Anatole starting as director of Food & Beverage, as well as serving as director of Operations, before being promoted to general manager in 1994 of the 47-acre property. During his 17 years at The Anatole, Messina was the recipient of many awards, including General Manager of the Year in 2003 awarded by the Hotel Association of Greater Dallas. Under

Photo: The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Legendary Gritti Palace after a $55 Million Restoration

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:14:46 +0200

The Hemingway Suite living room at The Gritti Palace, overlooking the Grand Canal.

Photo: The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Legendary Gritti Palace after a 35 Million Euro Restoration

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:08:05 +0200

Club del Doge Restaurant Terrace

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Legendary Gritti Palace after a 35 Million Euro Restoration

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:40:31 +0200

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today celebrates the grand opening of The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice. The renowned hotel recently re-opened its legendary doors following a meticulous 35 million Euros restoration, bringing the historic building back to its original grandeur. The 15-month restoration of The Gritti Palace is part of a larger strategy to invest over 150 million Euros in the restoration of Starwood's most celebrated Luxury Collection hotels in Europe, including Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville and Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian which re-opened last year, as well as Prince de Galles in Paris which will re-open later this month.

Starwood Hotels Invests More Than $400 Million in Refreshing Its New York City Portfolio

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:30:35 +0200

)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that together with its owner and developer partners, it has invested more than $400 million to revitalize its New York City portfolio of hotels. Newly renovated properties include the Sheraton brand's flagship hotel – Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, W New York – Times Square, W New York - Union Square, W New York, The Westin New York at Times Square and The Westin New York Grand Central. Starwood has also enhanced its New York City portfolio with the addition of several new properties in the past three years including The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel, and W New York – Downtown. All nine of Starwood's distinctive global brands are represented in New York City, where the company boasts a total portfolio of 21 hotels.

Photo: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Four Points By Sheraton In Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:34:57 +0200

Photo: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Four Points By Sheraton In Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:34:52 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Four Points By Sheraton In Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:34:42 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announces the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the new Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia. Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh's business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an ideal choice for today's business traveller.

Starwood Hotels Selling W New Orleans to Chesapeake Lodging Trust

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:55:29 +0200

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of W® New Orleans to Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) for $65 million. This sale comes on the heels of the sale of W New Orleans – French Quarter to Chesapeake Lodging Trust in March 2013.

Christina Bowen has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:56:37 +0200

Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi has appointed Christina Bowen as the new director of F&B in the midst of a multi-million dollar overhaul of its restaurants. In her new role, Bowen will oversee the current food and beverage operations as well as the re-opening of the hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, the opening of a new culinary concept, the revamping of the hotel’s revolving restaurant, a new club lounge and lobby outlet, in addition to conference and banqueting operations and the revamp and e