https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/starwood/ Starwood News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:21:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-worlds-first-starlink-equipped-boeing-787-and-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-worlds-first-starlink-equipped-boeing-787-and-airbus/ Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:08:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-presence-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-presence-in-australia/ Starwood is planning to open the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. Located in the AU$2 billion Central Park urban village, the 297-room new build hotel is scheduled to open in 2018 as part of a mixed-use development. Sun, 19 Jun 2016 09:18:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-points-by-sheraton-opens-in-taiwan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-points-by-sheraton-opens-in-taiwan/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts have opened Four Points by Sheraton Penghu, marking the first internationally branded hotel in Magong City, Penghu Island, and the second Four Points hotel in Taiwan, joining Four Points by Sheraton Taipei, Zhonghe. The opening represents the Four Points brand’s robust expansion plans in the region, fueled by mid-market traveler demand for timeless style and comfort all over the world. Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:06:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-open-four-new-dubai-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-open-four-new-dubai-hotels/ Starwood is planning to open four new hotels in Dubai under Starwood’s Aloft and Element brand flags. Scheduled to open in 2018, the four new Aloft hotels and Element hotel will introduce 816 rooms in Dubai. Sat, 15 Aug 2015 08:54:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-deal-to-expand-westin-brand-in-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-deal-to-expand-westin-brand-in-spain/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to open The Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort, a hotel conversion in March 2016. The agreeement marks the return of The Westin flag to the spectacular Andalusian resort in Benahavis, underscoring strong demand for the brand. Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:16:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-in-the-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-in-the-philippines/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed Sheraton Mactan Resort, a new build property comprised of hotel and branded residences on the coral island of Mactan in the Philippines. The new property will open in 2019, followed by the opening of the residences in 2020. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:15:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-strengthens-dubai-prortfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-strengthens-dubai-prortfolio/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is planning to debut the Aloft and Element brands in Dubai. Scheduled to open in 2018, Aloft Dubai Raffa and Element Dubai Raffa will bolster Starwood’s presence in Dubai. Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:43:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-footprint-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-footprint-in-colombia/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its presence in Colombia with the openings of Four Points Bogota and Four Points Barranquilla. Both hotels are operated by GHL Hotels under franchise agreements. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:58:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-set-to-open-in-greenwood-village-colorado/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-set-to-open-in-greenwood-village-colorado/ The Westin Greenwood Village is set to open in 2016. The newly constructed Starwood property will feature 203 spacious rooms, ample meeting space and all the brand’s signature amenities. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 09:02:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-expands-in-nigeria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-expands-in-nigeria/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed the Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene, a new build hotel scheduled to debut in 2015. Owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene marks Starwood’s 10th hotel in Nigeria. Sun, 28 Sep 2014 07:25:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-westin-the-woodlands-set-to-open-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-westin-the-woodlands-set-to-open-in-2015/ Starwood’s Westin brand is set to open its fifth hotel in greater Houston. The Westin, The Woodlands will debut at the end of 2015 within The Woodlands located 27 miles north of downtown Houston. Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:22:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-tampa-makes-its-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-tampa-makes-its-debut/ Le Méridien Tampa is making its debut following an adaptive re-use project that has transformed a century-old federal courthouse into the city’s newest hotel. Following a $26 million renovation, Le Méridien Tampa offers 130 contemporary guestrooms, a modern restaurant and state-of-the-art meeting and event space. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:08:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-makes-debut-in-orlando/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-makes-debut-in-orlando/ Starwood’s Aloft brand has made its debut in Orlando, Florida. The Aloft Orlando Downtown features the brand’s signature W XYZ bar, significant outdoor dining space and urban-influenced, modern design. The W XYZ bar will also feature live music with emerging local artists as part of its signature Live at Aloft Hotels program. Sun, 03 Nov 2013 07:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-brand-arrives-in-panama/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-brand-arrives-in-panama/ Starwood’s Aloft brand has arrived in Panama, one of the most important travel markets in the Americas. Aloft Panama is the fourth Aloft hotel to open in Latin America, since the brand made its debut less than two years ago. Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:20:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-brand-makes-debut-in-cancun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aloft-brand-makes-debut-in-cancun/ Starwood’s Aloft brand has made its debut in Cancun, Mexico. The Aloft brand made its debut in Latin America in 2011 with the opening of the Aloft Bogota Airport, followed by Aloft San Jose in Costa Rica three months later. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:11:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-points-by-sheraton-set-to-debut-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-points-by-sheraton-set-to-debut-in-saudi-arabia/ The Four Points by Sheraton brand is set to make its debut 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. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:31:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sites-and-hotels-accused-of-price-fixing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sites-and-hotels-accused-of-price-fixing/ Expedia, Starwood Hotel & Resorts and Marriott International are among online travel sites and major hotel groups accused of conspiring to fix prices for hotel rooms and limiting competition. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:16:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-announce-debut-of-westin-resort-at-tarpon-point-marina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-announce-debut-of-westin-resort-at-tarpon-point-marina/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced plans to introduce its Westin brand to Southwest Florida in a prestigious waterfront community in Cape Coral. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-celebrates-ramadan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-celebrates-ramadan/ Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) will be celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan with its members across a number of properties in the Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-to-open-25-new-hotels-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-to-open-25-new-hotels-in-europe/ Despite Euro-Zone crisis, Company sees increased demand for Growth in Europe Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-debuts-le-meridien-in-turkey-with-the-new-le-meridien-istanbul-eti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-debuts-le-meridien-in-turkey-with-the-new-le-meridien-istanbul-eti/ The First New Build Le Méridien Hotel in Europe in a Primary Destination, Designed by Award-Winning Turkish Architect Emre Arolat. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-unveils-first-of-3-st.-regis-hotels-in-the-middle-east-this-y/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-unveils-first-of-3-st.-regis-hotels-in-the-middle-east-this-y/ Starwood Unveils First of Three St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East This Year with the Debut of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-closes-2011-adding-most-new-hotel-rooms-in-its-history/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-closes-2011-adding-most-new-hotel-rooms-in-its-history/ Momentum continues with 80 New Hotel openings scheduled in 2012. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-aggressively-expanding-its-footprint-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-aggressively-expanding-its-footprint-in-india/ Outpacing the competition in India, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it will open nearly 20 additional hotels in this fast-growing market by 2015. With a legacy in India that dates back to 1973, Starwood currently operates 33 hotels in India and is the largest international hotel operator of four and five star hotels in India. In fact, since 2009, Starwood has opened nearly as many hotels in India as rivals Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott combined. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-announces-new-sheraton-hotel-in-northeast-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-announces-new-sheraton-hotel-in-northeast-brazil/ Sheraton® Hotels & Resorts today announced the signing of the Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center, a new project in Pernambuco state in the northeast region of Brazil. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-take-stake-in-design-hotels-of-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-take-stake-in-design-hotels-of-germany/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced earlier it has signed an agreement to acquire 49.8 per cent of Design Hotels from Arabella Hospitality, one of its partners in Germany. Berlin-based Design Hotels, a publicly traded company and provider of distribution, sales, marketing and consulting services for hotels boasts a portfolio of over 200 member hotels in 40 countries. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:02:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-celebrates-the-unveiling-of-100th-hotel-coimbatore-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-celebrates-the-unveiling-of-100th-hotel-coimbatore-in-india/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Le Méridien Coimbatore, its newest hotel in India and the 100th Le Méridien hotel globally for the brand. Owned by Appu Hotels Limited, Le Méridien Coimbatore is the first internationally branded five-star hotel in the city. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-launches-online-ratings-reviews/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-launches-online-ratings-reviews/ Starwood Hotels and Resorts gives guests the chance to “sai it like it is” with the launch of online ratings and reviews. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-debuts-1st-st.-regis-hotel-in-florence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-debuts-1st-st.-regis-hotel-in-florence/ Following a meticulous restoration the Grand Hotel Florence re-emerges as a St. Regis(R) brand flagship offering a new dimension in Luxury for the region. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-aloft-brand-surpasses-milestone-50th-hotel-with-4-new-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-aloft-brand-surpasses-milestone-50th-hotel-with-4-new-hotels/ Celebrated as the fastest brand launch in hospitality industry history, four new Aloft(R) hotels around the world have catapulted the white-hot brand past its landmark 50th hotel opening. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-expands-presence-in-turkey-with-the-new-sheraton-adana-hote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-expands-presence-in-turkey-with-the-new-sheraton-adana-hote/ Ideally Located on the Bank of the River Seyhan, the Sheraton Adana Hotel Will Open in 2013 in Turkey’s Culturally-Charged Commercial and Agricultural Centre. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-serves-up-unique-access-to-the-us-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-serves-up-unique-access-to-the-us-open/ SPG members can transform Starpoints into a variety of exclusive “Game on with SPG” US. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-two-largest-upper-upscale-brands-expand-spa-footprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-two-largest-upper-upscale-brands-expand-spa-footprint/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Two Largest Upper-Upscale Brands Expand Global Spa Footprint across Asia and the Middle East.  Sheraton to Add 10 and Westin to Add 6 New Spas to Existing Portfolio by End of 2011. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-launches-reveal-a-world-of-possibilities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-launches-reveal-a-world-of-possibilities/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the launch of ‘Reveal a World of Possibilities’ – a new resorts campaign designed to educate travel professionals on the more than 200 resorts in Starwood’s global portfolio. Beginning this week, travel professionals can visit StarwoodPro.com to view a visually stunning, six-minute video that focuses on the company’s dynamic resort portfolio. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:24:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/julia-harnischfeger-appointed-to-aloft-excel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/julia-harnischfeger-appointed-to-aloft-excel/ Aloft Hotels has confirmed the appointment of Julia Harnischfeger the general manager of Aloft London ExCeL ahead of its opening later this year. The hotel will mark the debut of Starwood Hotels’ Aloft brand in the UK when it opens on October 31st 2011. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:20:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-new-york-hotel-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-expands-new-york-hotel-offering/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened the new Aloft New York Brooklyn, just the second Aloft hotel in New York city. Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft New York Brooklyn’s debut comes on the heels of the December 2010 opening of Aloft Harlem, giving Aloft outposts in two of New York’s most dynamic and thriving neighbourhoods. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:22:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-embarks-on-new-york-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-embarks-on-new-york-expansion/ New York city has become the first, and only, city in the world to boast all nine of Starwood’s global brands, with the opening of The Chatwal New York. The global hospitality company is set to reach 25 hotels in New York city by 2014. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-expands-into-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-expands-into-south-america/ Accelerating its global portfolio growth, Starwood Hotels has opened its first Westin hotel in South America – The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Centre in Peru. Centrally located in the heart of San Isidro, the financial and shopping hub of Lima, Peru, The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Centre features 301 rooms and the largest meeting and convention facilities in Peru. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:55:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-moves-into-all-inclusive-in-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-moves-into-all-inclusive-in-costa-rica/ Starwood Hotels has confirmed the opening of its first all-inclusive resort – The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal in Costa Rica. The property formerly known as the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort will begin renovation on the hotel’s 406 spacious suites and all public areas, which will be conducted in phases through December 2011. Thu, 12 May 2011 09:44:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-collection-hotels-announces-chatwal-as-its-first-property-in-nyc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-collection-hotels-announces-chatwal-as-its-first-property-in-nyc/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has signed a license agreement with The Chatwal New York, an 83-room property in Manhattan’s Theater District, marking The Luxury Collection brand’s debut in New York. The addition of The Chatwal New York also represents another milestone for Starwood with New York City becoming the first and only city in the world to boast all nine of its distinctive and iconic brands: Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Four Points by Sheraton, Element and Aloft. Mon, 02 May 2011 15:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-sees-profits-slip-despite-revenue-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-sees-profits-slip-despite-revenue-rise/ Profits at Starwood Hotels & Resorts slid slightly over the first quarter, despite a rise in revenue, as the organisation was hit by one time costs including the Japan earthquake. For the period that ended March 31st, Starwood reported net income of $28 million, or 14 cents per share, down from $30 million, or 16 cents per share, a year earlier. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-reach-60th-hotel-milestone-in-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-reach-60th-hotel-milestone-in-canada/ From the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it will add two new hotels in Canada and open its 60th hotel in the market later this year. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-sells-the-westin-gaslamp-quarter-for-110-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-sells-the-westin-gaslamp-quarter-for-110-million/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has sold The Westin Gaslamp Quarter to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, for $110M Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:45:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-open-50th-hotel-in-india-by-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-open-50th-hotel-in-india-by-2012/ From the Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it will lengthen its lead with more four and five star hotels in India than any other hotel company with the opening of seven additional hotels in 2011 resulting in a total portfolio of 37 hotels in India by year’s end. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-launches-new-resorts-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-launches-new-resorts-website/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest(R) (SPG) program today announced the launch of spg.com/resorts, a new website to help travelers plan and purchase the perfect resort escape. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-howaiian-completes-70m-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-howaiian-completes-70m-upgrade/ Starwood has completed the multimillion dollar renovation of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. This iconic 528-room property on Waikiki Beach, affectionately known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” is poised once again to redefine the luxury experience with the transformation of the Royal Beach Tower. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-outlines-global-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-outlines-global-expansion-plans/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced it will open more than 50 new hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East in the next three to four years. With growth fuelled by demand for its design-led and luxury brands, the company will unveil 12 of these hotels in the region this year alone. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:31:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-accelerates-latin-america-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-accelerates-latin-america-growth/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts will accelerate growth in Latin America with six new hotels opening in 2011, resulting in a portfolio of nearly 70 hotels in 13 countries by year’s end. Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:13:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-adds-online-booking-in-chinese/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-adds-online-booking-in-chinese/ Starwood has added comprehensive, online booking capabilities in Chinese to all of its Starwood-branded websites, including SPG.com. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:17:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-debuts-in-sharjah-with-the-new-sheraton-sharjah-hotel-resort1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-debuts-in-sharjah-with-the-new-sheraton-sharjah-hotel-resort1/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts debuts in Sharjah with the new Sheraton Sharjah Hotel & Resort Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:54:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-and-starwood-settle-trade-secret-lawsuit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-and-starwood-settle-trade-secret-lawsuit/ Hotel chain Hilton Worldwide has agreed to a series of business restrictions in an out of court settlement with Starwood Hotels in a dispute over trade secrets. The case centres on Hilton’s Denizen chain, which was founded following the defection of two executives from Starwood. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:49:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-offers-an-unparalleled-hotel-and-conference-range-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-offers-an-unparalleled-hotel-and-conference-range-in-germany/ Starwood offers an unparalleled hotel and conference range in Germany - with many helpful services for planning and implementing events Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:24:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-and-starwood-hotels-resorts-partner-on-electric-vehicles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-and-starwood-hotels-resorts-partner-on-electric-vehicles/ The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today a joint partnership to bring in Hertz Global EV,  a program developed by Hertz using 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, to key Starwood select-service hotels in North America. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:34:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-double-spas-in-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-double-spas-in-2011/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand its portfolio of hotel spas by more than 50 percent in the coming year. More than 150 new spas are planned or are in development at Starwood, which currently features more than 300 hotel spas across brands that include W, St. Regis, Le Meridien, Westin, and Sheraton. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:31:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-opens-the-st.-regis-lhasa-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-opens-the-st.-regis-lhasa-resort/ Starwood has opened The St. Regis Lhasa Resort in Tibet. Standing on the “Roof of the World” at 12,000 feet above sea level it boasts awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and the Lhasa Valley from each of the 162 guest rooms, suites and villas which feature distinctive architectural details and décor that entwine modern luxury with traditional Tibetan elements. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:55:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maged-sarki-complex-dosm-of-starwood-egypt-starwood-preferred-guest1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maged-sarki-complex-dosm-of-starwood-egypt-starwood-preferred-guest1/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:58:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-increases-long-established-lead-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-increases-long-established-lead-in-china/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is lengthening its long established lead in China as one of the largest four and five star hotel operators here with 62 existing hotels and a pipeline of 86 new hotels. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:48:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-move-into-harlem/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-move-into-harlem/ Famed New York neighbourhood Harlem is set to get its first major hotel in over 40 years, with Starwood Hotels to open a boutique Aloft property in November. The area has been a major tourism destination for years, but has lacked a focal point since the Hotel Theresa closed in 1967. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:43:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-announces-new-global-spa-concept/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-announces-new-global-spa-concept/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a global spa concept designed exclusively for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:37:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-inc.-nyse-hot-today-announces-the-debut-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-inc.-nyse-hot-today-announces-the-debut-o/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces the debut of its Aloft brand in Oklahoma with the opening of Aloft Tulsa. Owned by Anish Hotels Group and managed by LodgeWorks, L.P., Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:58:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-hotels-proudly-returns-to-mexico-city-with-the-opening-of-the-westin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-hotels-proudly-returns-to-mexico-city-with-the-opening-of-the-westin/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that Westin Hotels marks its return to Mexico City with the recent opening of The Westin Santa Fe, Mexico City. Managed under an agreement between Starwood and Heldan Hotels & Resorts S.A. de C.V, The Westin Santa Fe, Mexico City overlooks one of the area’s most stunning evergreen valleys with spectacular views of the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes. The opening of the newly constructed hotel also marks the debut of Breathe Westin in Mexico’s capital city, setting the standard for smoke-free hotels in this market. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:11:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-bets-big-on-puerto-rico1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-bets-big-on-puerto-rico1/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is gearing up for the November opening of The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, the island’s first luxury project since 1997. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:42:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-bets-big-on-puerto-rico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-bets-big-on-puerto-rico/ Doubling its Portfolio in Puerto Rico in Just 12 Months, Starwood Prepares for the Opening of St. Regis Bahia Beach – the First Luxury Project on the Island Since 1997 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:31:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-reaches-deal-to-be-exclusive-hotel-sponsor-for-the-us-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-reaches-deal-to-be-exclusive-hotel-sponsor-for-the-us-open/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced that Westin Hotels is the official hotel sponsor for the 2010 US Open Tennis Championships, which kicks off on August 30th at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-debut-aloft-and-element-in-the-big-apple/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-to-debut-aloft-and-element-in-the-big-apple/ This year, Starwood will debut its two newest lifestyle brands in New York City with the opening of Aloft hotels in Harlem and Brooklyn and its first Element hotel in Times Square. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelers-return-to-nyc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelers-return-to-nyc/ Over the past several months, NYC occupancy has continued to surpass last year s levels: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:10:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-growth-in-nyc-to-bring-500-new-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwoods-growth-in-nyc-to-bring-500-new-jobs/ During the remainder of 2010, Starwood will open six new hotels in neighborhoods across Manhattan, as well as in Long Island City and Brooklyn, representing 25% of the new hotel rooms in New York City - one out of four new hotel rooms slated to debut in the city this year will be branded Starwood. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:07:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-set-to-grow-nyc-portfolio-by-50/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-set-to-grow-nyc-portfolio-by-50/ Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced that it will grow its New York City portfolio by 50% this year and open more hotels in New York in 2010 than any other city in the world. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-four-points-by-sheraton-hotel-opens-in-saskatoon-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-four-points-by-sheraton-hotel-opens-in-saskatoon-canada/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Saskatoon in Saskatchewan,Canada. Owned and managed by VJ Management, the newly constructed 119-room hotel will delight business and leisure travelers alike with terrific service, comfortable and stylish guest rooms and everything guests need to travel the way they like for a great price. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Second-quater-profits-at-Starwood-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Second-quater-profits-at-Starwood-/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has reported a second-quarter profit and lifted its outlook for financial 2010 as it benefits from an upswing in demand for business travel. The group – which runs the Sheraton, W and St. Regis brands – posted a net income of $114 million for the quarter. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:51:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/starwood-shines-bright-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/starwood-shines-bright-at-world-travel-awards/ The Westin Grand Cape Town has taken the title of “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Hotel” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Ceremony, whilst Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa walked away with the awards for “Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel”, “Africa’s Leading Spa Resort” and “South Africa’s Leading Spa Resort”. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:44:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/michelle-van-der-westhuizen-sales-manager-arabella-starwood-hotels-resorts-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/michelle-van-der-westhuizen-sales-manager-arabella-starwood-hotels-resorts-/ An interview with Michelle Van Der Westhuizen at World Sports Destination Expo, Johannesburg, July 2010 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:25:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/momentum-continues-for-starwoods-select-service-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/momentum-continues-for-starwoods-select-service-group/ From the AAHOA Lodging Conference in Chicago, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that the opening of Aloft Winchester in Winchester, Virginia earlier this month marked the opening of Starwood’s 200th select-service property worldwide, contributing to a growth trajectory for the group of 56 percent in the last three years. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:15:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-introduces-its-westin-hotel-brand-to-germanys-vibra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-introduces-its-westin-hotel-brand-to-germanys-vibra/ Scheduled to Open in 2012, Westin Hamburg will be Part of a Landmark Development, including the Highly Anticipated Elbe Philharmonic Hall Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:08:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-launches-spg-free-weekends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-preferred-guest-launches-spg-free-weekends/ Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has launched SPG Free Weekends, giving new and existing SPG members the opportunity to earn a Free Weekend Night Award for every three stays at a Starwood property between May 1 and July 31. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:57:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-the-black-sea-resort-destination-of-batum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-debuts-in-the-black-sea-resort-destination-of-batum/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret A.S. today announce the official opening of the Sheraton Batumi Hotel, Georgia. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:01:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Starwood-expands-into-Black-Sea-resort-of-Batumi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Starwood-expands-into-Black-Sea-resort-of-Batumi/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued its European expansion with the opening of the first Sheraton branded location in the Black Sea resort of Batumi. Operated in partnership with Turkish construction company Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret AS, the Georgia based property will be the first internationally branded hotel in the emerging destination. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-eyes-expansion-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-eyes-expansion-in-india/ Treating India as the most important market after China in Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is targeting at doubling its properties from the current 19 over the next five years Tue, 25 May 2010 14:58:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-launches-on-tour-with-spg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-launches-on-tour-with-spg/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest(R) program today announce the global launch of On Tour with SPG - an exciting, new program that gives SPG members the chance to redeem Starpoints on premium Live Nation concert tickets to see headliners around the globe. Sat, 01 May 2010 10:40:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-starwood-hotels-resorts-predict-post-recession-rise-in-ble/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-starwood-hotels-resorts-predict-post-recession-rise-in-ble/ New research released today from American Express and Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty programme – Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) – has revealed the trend for ‘bleisure travel’ Sat, 01 May 2010 08:57:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-former-starwood-w-hotels-opt-for-pegasus-representation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-former-starwood-w-hotels-opt-for-pegasus-representation/ Two former W hotels in Manhattan, now operating as St Giles Hotels, have selected Utell® Hotels & Resorts for worldwide marketing, sales and representation. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:50:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-marks-a-milestone-in-the-middle-east-with-plans-to-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-marks-a-milestone-in-the-middle-east-with-plans-to-/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has extended its development pipeline in the Arabian Gulf with the announcement of a planned second St. Regis hotel in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Owned by International Capital Trading (ICT), The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will be located on the celebrated Abu Dhabi waterfront offering extensive views of the Gulf’s spectacular azure waters in a location that is both central to the business district and directly on the Corniche. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:04:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-opens-its-1000th-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-opens-its-1000th-hotel/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.announced today that the company has reached an important milestone in its history, opening its 1000th hotel and resort. Starwood’s 1000th hotel, which debuts today, is the Sheraton Qiandao Lake Resort located on the shores of China’s famed Qiandao Lake, also, aptly known as the Lake of Thousand Islands. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:13:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-inc.-and-live-nation-expand-sponsorship-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-inc.-and-live-nation-expand-sponsorship-a/ Innovative Partnership between Starwood Preferred Guest and the World’s Largest Live Music Company Will Now Include Europe, Asia and the Middle East Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:45:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-starwood-hotels-to-dim-lights-for-earth-hour-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-starwood-hotels-to-dim-lights-for-earth-hour-2010/ For the second year, hundreds of hotels in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  portfolio will participate in Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to send a powerful global message about the importance of environmental sustainability and caring for the planet. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:31:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-piloting-secret-loyalty-program-beyond-spg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-piloting-secret-loyalty-program-beyond-spg/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is in the pilot stage of a secretive guest loyalty program that targets the most valuable frequent travelers from rival hotel companies and even its own Starwood Preferred Guest program. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:32:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-martina-boettcher-regional-director-starwood-cameroon-le-meridien/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-martina-boettcher-regional-director-starwood-cameroon-le-meridien/ Martina Boettcher- Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Africa & Indian Ocean - star.wood - Cameroon ‘Le Meridien’ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:46:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-bob-lunnon-director-global-leisure-sales-asia-pacific-starwood-hot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-bob-lunnon-director-global-leisure-sales-asia-pacific-starwood-hot/ Bob Lunnon - Director - Global Leisure Sales Asia Pacific - star.wood Hotels and Resorts - interviewed at ITB 2010 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-st.-regis-bal-harbour-resort-reaches-major-development-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-st.-regis-bal-harbour-resort-reaches-major-development-milestone/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. proudly announces that in less than 24 months since the implosion of the landmark Sheraton Bal Harbour, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has completed vertical construction for all three of its 27-story towers. This is an impressive accomplishment and significant milestone in the development of what some industry experts estimate to be the largest, active residential-resort project in the Southeast United States. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:07:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-hit-with-3-million-verdict-for-unlawful-retaliation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-hit-with-3-million-verdict-for-unlawful-retaliation/ {news_summary}{video_summary} Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:17:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-names-vasant-prabhu-vice-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-names-vasant-prabhu-vice-chairman/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the company has named its Chief Financial Officer, Vasant Prabhu, Vice Chairman, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the company. Starwood’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Frits van Paasschen, made the announcement following the company’s recent Board of Directors meeting. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-goes-live-with-global-telepresence-meetings-suites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-goes-live-with-global-telepresence-meetings-suites/ From the Magnificent Mile to Down Under: W Chicago City Center and Sheraton on the Park Sydney first in Starwood’s Global Portfolio to introduce Cisco TelePresence for Virtual Meetings Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:05:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-extends-global-footprint-with-4-billion-in-new-deve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheraton-hotels-resorts-extends-global-footprint-with-4-billion-in-new-deve/ Starwood Hotels’ Largest Brand Initiates a Strategic Worldwide Expansion Adding Roughly 50 Hotels and more than 20,000 Guestrooms in the Next Three YearsBrand will Nearly Double Footprint in China - 24 New Hotels in Pipeline Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:12:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-offer-perks-in-exchange-for-less-housekeeping/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotels-offer-perks-in-exchange-for-less-housekeeping/ Wall Street Journal First, hotels asked guests to opt out of daily towel replacement for environmental reasons. Then it was bed linens. Now it’s the entire room Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-exploring-redevelopment-plan-for-the-sheraton-manha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-resorts-exploring-redevelopment-plan-for-the-sheraton-manha/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today a redevelopment plan for the 665-room Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square in New York City. The company is exploring a variety of options to maximize the long-term value of this significant asset which occupies 395,000 square feet of real estate, covering a full city block, bounded by Broadway, Seventh Avenue and 51st and 52nd Street near Times Square. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:19:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-westin-wall-centre-vancouver-airport-opens-in-time-for-winter-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-westin-wall-centre-vancouver-airport-opens-in-time-for-winter-games/ Westin Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the opening of The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport, a sophisticated, new-build hotel in Richmond, B.C. owned and managed by Wall Financial Corporation. The hotel inspires personal renewal with the help of the Westin brand’s signature amenities, fine dining and instinctive service. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-two-hotels-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-signs-two-hotels-in-china/ Starwood’s The Luxury Collection brand has signed two new deals to open its first hotels in China. The Astor Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is scheduled to open as a Luxury Collection Hotel in May 2010 after a $22 million renovation, and The Malus Sanya, a Luxury Collection Resort, a new-build resort set to open in late 2012. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:57:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/element-hotel-debuts-in-new-jersey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/element-hotel-debuts-in-new-jersey/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first ElementSM hotel in New Jersey and the seventh Element hotel globally, Element Ewing-Hopewell in Ewing, New Jersey, just 10 minutes outside Princeton. The hotel is owned through a joint venture between American Properties Realty, Inc. and Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P., which is also the manager of the hotel. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:51:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-sells-bliss-spa-for-100m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-sells-bliss-spa-for-100m/ Starwood Hotels has inked the sale of Bliss Spa to Steiner Leisure in a sale worth $100 million. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-completes-sale-of-bliss-spas-to-steiner-leisure-for-100-mil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starwood-hotels-completes-sale-of-bliss-spas-to-steiner-leisure-for-100-mil/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that it has completed the sale of the Bliss spa and product company to Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR) for $100 million. As part of the transaction, Bliss and Remède spas and amenities will remain exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis Hotels, respectively. Additionally, Starwood’s Aloft brand will continue to offer Bliss Tried+Blue amenities. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:31:15 +0000