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Aloft Hotels think bigger ‘n Texas
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its new jet-setting style at a steal Aloft® Hotels brand, are delighted to announce that Aloft will have opened seven new properties in Texas by the end of 2009, the largest concentration of Aloft hotels in the United States.
Hilton nears settlement with Starwood after Klein departure
Hilton Hotels Corporation could be close to reaching a settlement with Starwood Hotels over alleged corporate espionage following the departure of Ross Klein, the executive who headed up the group’s Denizen brand.
Moscow’s Iconic Hotel National Joins The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
Following an Extensive Renovation, Hotel National Joins Starwood’s The Luxury Collection, Marking the Hotel Brand’s Landmark Debut in Russia
Luxury hotels to relinquish stars to win business
A number of luxury hotel groups could relinquish some of their stars in a bid to save money during challenging economic times.
SPG Flights now easier than ever to search and book
Starwood Preferred Guest(R) is the first and only hotel loyalty program to offer members flight redemption on more than 350 airlines with no blackouts.
St. Regis Makes the Next Stop on Its Global Expedition
Designed by Yabu Pushelberg and World-Renowned Architect Cesar Pelli, The St. Regis Mexico City Offers an Unrivaled Dimension of Luxury, Sophistication and Unparalleled Service In Mexico City’s Most Exclusive Neighborhood
Starwood Sells Hotel for $90M
Starwood Hotels Completes Sale of the W San Francisco to Keck Seng for $90 million
Starwood reports rise in Q2 profits
A sharp cut in costs has helped Starwood Hotels comfortably beat Wall Street expectations with its quarterly figures to June.
Turnberry Golf Resort Re-Opens to Host the Open Championship 2009
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced that the historic Turnberry golf resort will re-open as part of the renowned Luxury Collection brand at The Open Championship 2009 following a $65 million renovation by owner Leisurecorp, a division of Dubai World company Nakheel.
Four Points by Sheraton opens first prototype hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest - an event which also marks the launch of the brand’s first prototype hotel and the company’s 450th hotel in the United States. The six-story hotel showcases the Four Points by Sheraton brand’s rejuvenated, contemporary look, complemented by classic and comfortable interior design elements refreshed for today’s self-sufficient traveler. Owned by Galo Properties and managed by DePalma Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest offers 130 spacious guest rooms with comfortable beds, popular extras such as free high-speed Internet and bottled water, and an engaging, social atmosphere.
Marriott and Starwood to roll-out virtual video conferencing
Marriott and Starwood have announced plans to install high-resolution video conferencing systems in city hotels around the world, in a sign that businesses are replacing travel with technology.Marriott has inked a deal with AT&T to install the Cisco-designed Telepresence systems in 25 hotels in cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Paris and Frankfurt. The systems will go into a variety of Marriott, J.W. Marriott and Renaissance hotels. The hotel giant expects some will be operational by late October.
Starwood swoops for Golden Tulip
Starwood is to buy Dutch hotel chain Golden Tulip in a bid to create a strategic alliance with its own Louvre Hotels brand in existing, as well as emerging, markets. The sale expected to be completed by 26 June, subject to due diligence.