Westin Hotels & Resorts News
Westin debuts in Mauritius with new Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will soon introduce its Westin Hotels & Resorts brand to the island of Mauritius. Owned by Blue Ocean Park, The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius, is scheduled to open in spring 2014.

Westin brand continues Asia Pacific expansion
The Westin Singapore has opened its doors, marking the much awaited return of the Westin brand to Singapore. This is the latest milestone for the brand which now offers over 40 Westin properties in Asia Pacific, with a further 20 properties in the pipeline.

Francis Gomes, Assistant Financial Controller, The Westin Dhaka
Francis Gomes, Assistant Financial Controller, The Westin Dhaka talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted at the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on 1st October 2013.

Westin debuts signature sky-high sleep experience
Westin Hotels & Resorts is once again changing the game in the travel industry by becoming the first hotel brand to bring its signature sleep experience from the hotel room to the home and now to the skies. Westin is celebrating the debut of Westin Heavenly(R) bedding, designed and manufactured exclusively for Delta, in all of the airline’s BusinessElite(R) cabins throughout the world.

New leadership for Westin Dublin
Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Fred Smits as general manager of The Westin Dublin. Smits joins the property from the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Centre where he was executive assistant manager.

Fred Smits appointed general manager of Westin Dublin
Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Fred Smits as General Manager of The Westin Dublin. Fred joins The Westin Dublin from the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center where he was Executive Assistant Manager.

Westin brand launches in Sacramento
Accelerating portfolio growth in dynamic markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels has introduced its Westin brand to Sacramento, California. The 100-room Westin Sacramento has opened its doors following a $3.2 million renovation.

Westin launches innovative New Balance gear lending programme
Following a successful pilot programme, Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched its innovative fitness gear lending programme with New Balance. Reinforcing the brand’s ongoing commitment to making fitness convenient for travellers, all 190 Westin hotels around the world are now offering the exclusive product loan programme to guests, enabling more travellers to stay healthy and fit on the road.

Westin Hotels to open 200th hotel in 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that its Westin brand expects to open its 200th hotel in 2013, driven by robust international demand and the phenomenal success of the brand’s distinct wellbeing positioning. Westin will open 11 new hotels this year, the vast majority outside the United States in fast-growing markets including China, India, Singapore and Panama.

Westin opens in Chennai, India
The Westin Chennai Velachery has opened its doors in the fast growing business district of Chennai in the Southern part of India. The hotel is the sixth Westin hotel in India and the first out of seven new Westin hotels expected to open in 2013 across Asia Pacific.

Westin Sacramento to open in April
Owned by Urban Commons/Brighton Management, the 100-room property formerly known as Le Rivage Hotel will undergo a $3.2 million renovation prior to re-opening under the Westin flag.

Westin opens hotel Panama
Accelerating portfolio growth in Latin America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced the opening of its second Westin hotel in Panama. Ideally located in Costa del Este, Panama City’s newest, upscale corporate and financial center, The Westin Panama is the third Starwood property developed and operated by Bern Hotels & Resorts, Panama’s largest hotel developer and operator.