Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide News
W Dubai – Al Habtoor City opens to guests
W Hotels Worldwide is debuting the W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, the brand’s first hotel in the Emirate. Owned by the Al Habtoor Group, the design-led lifestyle brand is set to shake up the destination with its rooftop W Lounge, pulsating WET pool deck and innovative fashion and music happenings. The opening marks the W brand’s second outpost in the Middle East, following the debut of W Doha in 2009.
Marriott to offer 30 brand portfolio following Starwood deal
Marriott International has expanded to include 30 of the most desirable and prestigious hotel brands with the addition of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio. At a time when travellers place even greater emphasis on enriching and personal experiences, they can now choose from the most diverse selection of hotel brands ever. With more than 5,700 hotels and 1.1 million rooms in over 110 countries across the globe, guests now have access to the best hotels and resorts wherever they travel.
Breaking Travel News investigates: New hospitality giant created as Marriott acquires Starwood
Marriott International has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, creating the largest hotel company in the world. The deal brings together a host of world-beating brands, with Marriott offering The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Moxy Hotels and JW Marriott to the new group, while Starwood adds Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin and The St. Regis.
Marriott set to complete Starwood acquisition
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced their merger transaction has received approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. As this was the last regulatory approval required to complete the merger, Marriott and Starwood are now able to proceed with closing the transaction and expect the transaction to be completed before the market opens on September 23rd, pending satisfaction of customary closing requirements.
Starwood to welcome The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Armenia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will enter Armenia with the opening of The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Yerevan. The unique hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2017, underscoring Starwood’s strategy to meet the growing demand for experiential luxury travel in emerging markets around the globe.
Starwood unveils first luxury hotel in Tokyo
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts is opening The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, marking Starwood’s first-ever luxury hotel in Japan’s capital city. Managed by Prince Hotels, the dproperty is situated in the Kioicho neighborhood, part of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, a mixed-use development comprised of commercial, residential, retail and entertainment spaces.
Starwood plans first hotel in Cuba
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is opening the Four Points Havana - the company’s first hotel in Cuba. The move represents a watershed moment for the fast-growing Four Points brand. The opening comes on the heels of the ground-breaking deals signed by Starwood in Cuba earlier this year, which established Starwood as the first US-based hospitality company to enter the market in nearly 60 years.
CWT: Marriott acquisition of Starwood to shakeup hospitality industry
Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood is set to change the hotel industry significantly, according to Carlson Wagonlit Travel. A new white paper from the travel management giant shows corporate travel buyers need to start thinking about the implications now and start planning how it will change their travel programmes.
Starwood reject Marriott deal in favour of Anbang merger
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has rejected a proposed takeover by Marriott International, preferring to explore a proposed merger with Anbang. The Chinese insurance giant tabled a bid of $78 per share for the American hotel giant earlier, valuing the company at $13.2 billion.
Park Hotels joins Starwood loyalty scheme
The Park Hotels has joined forces with the Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty program, allowing the SPG members to book and avail points at its hotels. The Park Hotels across Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad & Bangalore will fall under this program.
Starwood reveals record hotel signings for 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced it closed 2015 with 220 new signed hotel management and franchise agreements, a 26 per cent increase over the prior year, marking the sixth consecutive year of increased signings and the most incremental signings in its history. The company also opened a record of 105 hotels in 2015, representing approximately 22,5000 rooms in 30 countries, also the highest number of openings in its history.
Tribute Portfolio debuts in Indonesia
Tribute Portfolio is making its debut in Indonesia with the opening of The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta. The 90-room hotel, which has been restored, features four different dining and bar destinations, a serene rooftop infinity pool and fitness center.