Recent Press Releases:
November 18, 2008
The Netherlands’ Landmark Hotel Becomes Hotel Des Indes, A Luxury Collection Hotel, The Hague
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the introduction of the Hotel Des Indes, a Luxury Collection Hotel, The Hague to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 65 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts... [Read more...]
November 18, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Appoints Longtime Procter & Gamble Executive Clayton C. “Clayt” Daley, Jr. to Board of Directors
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Clayton C. Daley, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Daley, 57, is currently Vice Chair and Chief Financial... [Read more...]
November 6, 2008
St. Regis Makes Landmark Debut in Latin America with the Opening of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Located in Mexico’s Most Exclusive Beach Community, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Features Latin America’s First Remede Spa, World-Class Cuisine, Three Infinity Pools with Private Cabanas, Two Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses, State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities, a Private... [Read more...]
November 6, 2008
Starwood Completes Sale of Iconic Turnberry Resort in Scotland to Leisurecorp
The Turnberry Resort Joins Starwood’s Luxury Collection Portfolio Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the sale of the iconic 219-room Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland, to Leisurecorp, the Dubai World company, for GBP 55 million... [Read more...]
November 4, 2008
SLS Hotel At Beverly Hills, A Luxury Collection Hotel Officially Opens Its Doors
Collaborators Philippe Starck, Culinary Innovator Jose Andres and SBE Visionary Sam Nazarian Offer a New Paradigm in Luxury Hospitality Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and SBE today announced the debut of the 297 room Philippe Starck-designed SLS Hotel... [Read more...]
September 18, 2008
Are PDA’S Replacing Pillow Talk? 87% Of Workplace Professionals Take Their PDA To Bed, According To Work-Life Study
85% Say New Technology Means We’re Never Off the Clock, but 84% Say it Means More Quality Time with Family and Friends Technology-addicted professionals just can’t keep their hands off their personal digital assistants (PDA’s), as new technology continues to transform the... [Read more...]
September 17, 2008
St. Regis Makes the Next Stop on Its Global Expedition with the Opening of the St. Regis Bali Resort
Offering an Unrivaled Dimension of Luxury, Sophistication and Unparalleled Service, The St. Regis Bali Resort Features World-Class Cuisine, a Luxurious Remede Spa, and the Signature St. Regis Butler Service set within an Exclusive Beach Enclave Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,... [Read more...]
September 8, 2008
Jenny Ochtera Named Project Director At The Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences, Kapalua Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay announced the appointment of Jenny Ochtera as project director. The private and fractional residences are scheduled to open in April 2009 in Kapalua Resort. Ochtera is responsible for overseeing the property’s sales and marketing... [Read more...]
September 8, 2008
Starwood Vacation Ownership Opens The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort in Cancun
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc. (SVO), the fractional and vacation ownership division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), welcomed the first guests to the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort. The resort is SVO’s first vacation ownership resort in Mexico,... [Read more...]
September 2, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Promotes Matthew Avril to Run Hotel Group in Streamlining of Senior Leadership Team
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it is restructuring its Senior Leadership Team to streamline management and better position the Company for long-term growth. Matthew E. Avril, currently Co-President of Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), has... [Read more...]
August 29, 2008
St. Regis Hotels And Resorts Honors The Regal History Of Polo With The First St. Regis International Cup
First St. Regis Test Match at Historic Cowdray Park Polo Club in England Inaugurates the Newest Addition to the Global Polo Match Circuit St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has officially adopted the “Sport of Kings” with the inaugural St. Regis International Cup, one of the... [Read more...]
August 26, 2008
Vermont’s Iconic Resort Proudly Becomes The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa
Nestled in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont, the Newly Renovated Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village, Features a 13,000 Square Foot Luxury Spa, Championship Golf Course, Interiors by Geoffrey Bradfield and World-Class Dining at Chop House... [Read more...]
August 18, 2008
SPI And Starwood Hotels & Resorts In Condo Hotel Software Accord
Systems Products International (SPI) has entered into an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to provide them with integrated condo hotel software for Starwood-managed and franchised properties. Under the agreement, SPI will provide software for managing... [Read more...]
August 15, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Its 100th Hotel In China
Starwood Solidifies Its Position as Number One Operator of Upscale Hotels in China; Underscores Aggressive Expansion Worldwide Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there,... [Read more...]
August 15, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Its 100th Hotel In China
Starwood Solidifies Its Position as Number One Operator of Upscale Hotels in China; Underscores Aggressive Expansion Worldwide Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there,... [Read more...]
August 3, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts And ADNEC To Introduce The First Element(SM) Hotel In The Middle East
Striking Element extended-stay brand is to become a part of Abu Dhabi’s AED 8 billion (US$2.3 billion) Capital Centre Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) & Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have jointly announced the launch of... [Read more...]
July 29, 2008
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Launches A Portal To The World’s Most Exceptional Destinations Through The New www.luxurycollection.com
Expert Travel Content, Exceptional Photography From National Geographic Image Collection, Global Cultural Calendar, Unique Pursuits and Exclusive Privileges Offer Affluent International Travelers the Keys to Unlock Distinct Locales, Exotic Getaways and Magnificent Destinations. The... [Read more...]
July 15, 2008
LRA Worldwide To Conduct Brand Assurance Program For aloft Hotels
aloft Hotels, the new lifestyle brand offering from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has selected LRA Worldwide, Inc. to design and deploy its brand assurance evaluation program. This selection represents an extension of the partnership between LRA and Starwood; LRA currently... [Read more...]
June 26, 2008
Starwood Vacation Ownership Announces Plans For Third Maui Resort
Hawai‘i’s first full-service resort aiming for LEED certification to open in Fall 2011 Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (NYSE: HOT), announced plans to expand its portfolio of resorts in Hawai‘i with the development... [Read more...]
June 26, 2008
Leffler & Heaney Wims Interior Renovation Contracts For Starwood’s Sheraton Vistana Resort
Timeshare Projects Further Leffler & Heaney’s Expansion into Hospitality Industry Orlando-based general contractor, Leffler & Heaney, Inc., announced it was awarded a third contract with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to provide construction management of the interior... [Read more...]
June 19, 2008
St. Regis Makes Landmark Entry into Malaysia with The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the introduction of its renowned St. Regis brand to Malaysia, with plans to debut a new property in 2014 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur will feature 200 lavishly appointed guest... [Read more...]
June 19, 2008
Le Meridien Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific Announcing the Signing of Two New Hotels
Le Méridien Taipei Marks Entry Of Le Méridien Into Taiwan And Le Méridien Xiamen Joins The Brand’s Growing Portfolio In China. Growth Accelerates On the Heels of Three New Le Méridien Hotels in Thailand to Open This Fall. Le Méridien continues its expansion in Asia... [Read more...]
June 13, 2008
The Westin Mount Laurel Inspires Personal Renewal In Southern New Jersey
Sophisticated New Hotel Features Award-Winning Cuisine, Ample Meeting Facilities and Refreshing Signature Amenities in an Ideal Location Just Outside Philadelphia Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the opening of The Westin Mount Laurel, a sophisticated,... [Read more...]
June 11, 2008
aloft Montreal Airport Opens, Making Global Lifestyle Debut
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, aloft(sm) hotels, today announces the opening of aloft Montreal Airport, the first aloft to open anywhere in the world. Developed and owned by the joint venture between Silver... [Read more...]
June 11, 2008
W Hotels Debuts The Southern Side Of Glam With The Grand Opening Of W Atlanta-Midtown
Combining Southern Hospitality, Urban Sophistication and W Hotels’ Iconic Design, W Atlanta-Midtown Marks Four Firsts for Georgia: Bliss Spa, Spice Market, Whiskey Park, and W Hotels The Store Developed by Noble Investment Group, W Atlanta-Midtown Features More than 30,000... [Read more...]
June 10, 2008
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Sets Out To Energize The Dallas Skyline With The Debut Of The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel
The Adam D. Tihany-Designed Hotel is Unveiled, Offering Guests Exceptional Experiences in Downtown Dallas; The Joule is Texas’ First Luxury Collection Hotel Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of The Joule, A Luxury Collection... [Read more...]
June 1, 2008
More Points Than Ever Before! Starwood Preferred Guest Members(R) Earn Quadruple Starpoints(R) At aloft(SM) Hotels
aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much anticipated new lifestyle brand aloft hotels, announced today that in celebration of the opening of the first aloft hotels and in recognition of aloft being the eighth brand to join the Starwood Preferred... [Read more...]
June 1, 2008
Fairfax County, Virginia Wakes Up The Smartest Trend In Travel
ELEMENT Hotel Tysons Corner Scheduled to Open Fall 2010 Fairfax County, Virginia will soon welcome the newest mode of extended stay travel. Today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces plans to open an ELEMENT hotel in the scenic town of Vienna,... [Read more...]
May 25, 2008
aloft Hotel Breaks Ground In Aventura, Florida
New concept hotel to open in one of Florida’s Premier Golf Communities in 2009 aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, aloft(sm) hotels, announces a groundbreaking celebration today at 11 a.m. for... [Read more...]
May 25, 2008
Sheraton Universal, Iconic ‘Hotel of the Stars,’ Undergoes A Hollywood Makeover
The More than $30 Million Renovation Will be Completed by Mid-Summer 2008 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the Sheraton Universal Hotel is undergoing a massive renovation to be completed by mid-summer 2008. The property is managed... [Read more...]