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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands The Westin Brand In China With Signing Of The Westin Nanjing

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc and Nanjing International Group announced an agreement for Starwood to manage The Westin Nanjing in China.  Scheduled to open in early 2009, the hotel will be part of a multi-purpose complex that houses the hotel in one tower and residential condominium units, offices and exhibition space in the other two towers.

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Westin Hotels & Resorts’ Leader Sue Brush To Retire After Storied 30-Year Career

Sue Brush, long-time leader of Westin Hotels & Resorts and a 30-year veteran of Westin and its parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced that she will retire from her remarkable career as of December 31, 2009.

Starwood Prices $500 Million Debt Offering

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $500 million of 7⅞% Senior Notes due 2014.  The notes were offered to the public at a price of 96.285% of principal amount.

Starwood Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported first quarter 2009 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Offers Free Weekends

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is encouraging and rewarding travel with the launch of its richest promotion yet – SPG Free Weekends.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Earth Hour

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it will participate in Earth Hour – a global environmental awareness event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – to send a powerful global message about the importance of environmental sustainability and caring for the planet.

DiversityInc Names Starwood Hotels & Resorts One Of The Top 50 Companies For Diversity

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces it has been ranked No. 39 on The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list.

Starwood Continues Worldwide Expansion With Opening Of W Doha

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces today the opening of W Doha Hotel & Residences in Qatar – marking the entrance of W Hotels in the Middle East.

Starwood Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported fourth quarter 2008 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open its 1000th Hotel

From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces it will open its 1000th hotel in 2009. The milestone comes as part of the company’s plan to open 100 hotels this year in diverse markets throughout the world.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Rewards Travelers “Night After Night”

To kick-off its 10th anniversary celebration, Starwood Preferred Guest® today announces the launch of a rich, new promotion that rewards members with 10,000 bonus Starpoints® for every 10 nights stayed now through April 30, 2009.

Starwood Preferred Guest® And Clear® To Speed Millions Through Airport Security

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its award winning hotel loyalty program Starwood Preferred Guest®, today announce a new offer to ensure its members fly through airport security free and clear.

Spend The Holidays With Starwood Without Spending A Cent

Consumers are crunching costs this holiday season, but it doesn’t mean they have to cut the annual holiday vacation.  By tapping into the power of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its award winning hotel loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest®, members can book flights, hotel stays and more – cash free.

Starwood Hotels Spreads Holiday Cheer This Season With Special “Family Fun” Vacation Packages Offered at 30 Starwood Love Your Family Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts wants to give families an early gift this holiday season. Available now through December 31, 2008 experience a family fun vacation package at one of Starwood’s 30 Love Your FamilyTM Resort locations flying the Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brand flags across North America.

Better Tomorrows™ Begin Today for Starwood Hotels’ Guests

As today’s news has many consumers looking for a break in more ways than one, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces the launch of its promise for Better Tomorrows™.

Starwood Preferred Guest Announces Groundbreaking “SPG® You Choose” Promotion

The Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) program announces a groundbreaking fall travel promotion that empowers SPG members to register for and choose their own rewards based on their travel styles and preferences.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Mike Tiedy Senior Vice President Brand Design & Innovation

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced today the appointment of Mike Tiedy as Senior Vice President, Brand Design & Innovation.  Tiedy, 48, will oversee all creative and design resources worldwide for Starwood’s nine renowned brands including Le Meridien, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Takes Its “No Blackouts” To New Heights

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its award winning hotel loyalty program Starwood Preferred Guest®, are taking its groundbreaking NO BLACKOUTS policy to new heights with the introduction of SPG Flights.

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.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Its 100th Hotel In China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, their 100th hotel in the area.

Starwood Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported second quarter 2008 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

The Westin Verasa, Napa Prepares to Replenish the Spirit of Wine Country Travelers with September 18th Opening

The Westin Verasa, Napa is preparing to become the epitome of the Napa Valley lifestyle when it opens on September 18th, providing a haven for guests to replenish their spirit and revitalize their energy in one of the country’s most idyllic destinations.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Blooms With Celebrated Floral Designer Jane Packer

Just in time for summer, Westin Hotels & Resorts announces an industry-first partnership with celebrated floral designer Jane Packer. Starting this month, all Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide will debut original arrangements designed by Packer—who is recognized as one of the most influential florists across the globe and whose 13 books have made her the best-selling floral author across the world.

The Westin Mount Laurel Inspires Personal Renewal in Southern New Jersey

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces the opening of The Westin Mount Laurel, a sophisticated, new-build hotel in southern New Jersey, just outside downtown Philadelphia.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Expands Into Queensland, Australia

StarwoodHotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, today announced an agreement with Metacap Empire Square Pty. Ltd. to open a new-build Westin hotel and residences in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia.

Kaua‘i Welcomes The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., recently welcomed its first guests and owners to its third vacation ownership resort in Hawai‘i, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  Appoints Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D To Board Of Directors

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Phil Mcaveety Chief Brand Officer

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the appointment of Phil McAveety as Chief Brand Officer for the global hotel giant.  In his new role, McAveety, 41, will serve as a member of Starwood’s Senior Leadership Team and will report to Frits van Paasschen, Starwood’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Jeff Cava Executive Vice President And Chief Human Resources Officer

Frits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jeff Cava as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.  In his new role, Cava will be leading Starwood’s world class group of global Human Resources professionals.

The Westin National Harbor Awakens The Senses In The Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of The Westin National Harbor, a newly constructed, sophisticated hotel in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The 195-room hotel is part of the upscale National Harbor development, a 300-acre, waterfront lifestyle center that combines the best in dining, shopping and entertainment.

Westin Announces Industry-First Partnership With Nintendo

Nintendo and Westin Hotels & Resorts announce a partnership today that will allow guests to experience the Wii sensation with a special version of the console ideally suited for use in the hotel environment.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Program Takes Home 10 Awards At The 20th Annual Freddie Awards

Starwood Preferred Guest took home ten awards at the 20th Annual Freddie Awards, including winning the majority of international awards, such as Hotel Program of the Year in the Asia Pacific region for the tenth consecutive year and in the Europe/Middle East/Africa region for the second consecutive year.

Starwood Reports Strong First Quarter 2008 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported strong first quarter 2008 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Simon Turner President, Global Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced today the appointment of Simon Turner as President, Global Development. In this role, Turner will be responsible for the company’s global development activities including hotel and resort development, property acquisitions and dispositions, franchise and management pipeline expansion and real estate investment management.

Alabama’s First Westin Hotel Opens in Huntsville

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and O&S Holdings, LLC are pleased to announce the highly anticipated opening of The Westin Huntsville on Saturday, April 12, 2008.  The 11-story hotel features 210 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 74 residential condominiums on the top six floors.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches Its First-Ever Family Travel Program “Love Your Family” to Debut in 29 Resorts in the U.S. and the Caribbean

Hotel children’s programs aren’t just for kids anymore! Beginning this summer, Starwood Hotels & Resort’s Worldwide, Inc. will unveil a new family-friendly program with signature services and curated experiences designed for kids and grownups alike. “Love Your Family” will launch in 29 resort locations flying the Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brand flags.

The Westin Imagine Orlando Celebrates Its Grand Opening On April 3, 2008

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the grand opening of The Westin Imagine Orlando on April 3, 2008.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Denise Coll President North America Division

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has promoted Denise Coll to President of its North America Division.   In her new role, Coll, who most recently served as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Division, will oversee operations, development, sales and marketing for more than 450 hotels in the U.S., Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas, French Polynesia and British West Indies.  She reports to Matt Ouimet, President Hotel Group for Starwood.

Westin Partners With Top Wellness Experts And Becomes First Hotel Chain To Pair Mental And Physical Exercise

Forget where you put your car keys? Blank on your brother-in-law’s name?  Train your brain with Westin® Hotels & Resorts’ newest wellness initiative: BrainBody Fitness, a program connecting mental and physical fitness for optimum health and just another way Westin is helping guests feel better upon checkout than when they arrived.

Starwood Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported strong fourth quarter 2007 financial results, driven by double-digit worldwide REVPAR increases and high operating margins to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood on the Brink of its 900th Hotel as Growth Accelerates

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. anticipates another year of extraordinary growth in 2008, building on the company’s record-setting success in 2007.

Starwood Hotels Signs Agreement To Sell Select Italian Assets To EST Capital

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed a binding agreement to sell certain of its assets in Venice Lido and Asolo Italy to EST Capital for 156 million Euros or approximately $229 million, subject to certain adjustments.

Westin Brings Personal Renewal To India with The Opening Of The Westin Sohna Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the opening of its first Westin property in India, The Westin Sohna Resort. Close to both Delhi and Gurgaon, the new resort offers a restful, rejuvenating guest experience enhanced by superior recreational facilities, naturally-lit meeting space, an array of world-class cuisine and the full range of Westin’s renowned signature amenities.

First Westin Vacation Ownership Resort in Kaua‘i to open in April 2008

Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., will open its third vacation ownership resort in Hawai‘i, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, on the island of Kaua‘i.  The resort is currently taking reservations for its highly anticipated opening in April 2008.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Gains Momentum In India With Three New Properties In Hyderabad, Pune And Kolkata

StarwoodHotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion in Asia Pacific, announcing agreements to manage three new Westin hotels in three of the fastest growing markets in India.

Starwood Hotels And Resorts Ramps Up Its Presence In Latin America With The Addition Of Three New Hotels In Peru

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is rapidly expanding its presence in South America, announcing plans to open three new properties in Peru. In a franchise agreement with Inmobiliaria Inversiones Nacionales de Turismo S.A., Starwood will open its first Westin hotel in South America in Lima, Peru as well as two Luxury Collection properties – one in Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, and the other in the sacred valley of Urubamba, near the Inca trail to Machu Picchu.

Starwood Reports Strong Third Quarter 2007 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported strong third quarter 2007 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc. Launches Sales at New Westin Vacation Ownership Resort in Palm Desert, California

Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), the fractional and vacation ownership division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has launched sales at The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert.  During construction, sales will take place at a new state of the art sales gallery located adjacent to the resort in Palm Desert.

The Westin Guangzhou Celebrates Its Grand Opening On October 12

Starwood   Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of The Westin Guangzhou on October 12, 2007.  Located at the heart of the city’s bustling business district, Tian He District, the hotel offers versatile meeting space, five excellent cuisine options and Westin signature amenities designed for personal renewal.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts Custom In-Room Spa Experience

Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced a new in-room spa program that will bring the personalized luxury and comfort of a full-service spa to the privacy of the hotel room.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Earns Top Rating On The Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the company scored a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) sixth annual Corporate Equality Index and is a recipient of the HRC “Best Places to Work” award.

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT And Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announce Music And Entertainment Marketing Initiative

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that they are working together to develop a multi-faceted  partnership that will build unique guest experiences through an array of branded music and entertainment programming, special products and exclusive guest opportunities across the Starwood Hotel portfolio including its Sheraton, W, Westin, Four Points, Le Méridien, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brands.

Westin Celebrates The Opening Of Its 150th Hotel: The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, an upscale hotel located just outside of the city of Chicago in the rapidly growing suburb of Lombard, Illinois. Operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is the 150th Westin hotel to open worldwide, a milestone that the brand will celebrate with the release of 150 butterflies at today’s ribbon cutting.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Unveils Superfoods Focused Menu

As part of Westin’s ongoing commitment to personal renewal they are teaming up with SuperFoods Partners LLC, owners of the SuperFoodsRx brand to become the first hotel brand to create a SuperFoods focused menu for their guests.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts And The Travel Channel Announce Multi-Year Strategic Marketing Partnership

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and the Travel Channel today announced a two-year strategic marketing partnership that will make the channel available in all Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton and W Hotels in the US.

Starwood Reports Strong Second Quarter 2007 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported strong second quarter 2007 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Westin’s New Ad Campaign Eases Travel Angst

This summer Westin Hotels & Resorts is transforming some of the country’s most hectic transportation hubs into “places of renewal.” Westin’s $30 million campaign uses experiential mediums including 3-D and Bluetooth billboards, image-shifting lenticulars and sub-media (ads that appear to move on the train tunnel walls, much like a giant flip book), that bring to life the brand’s ongoing concept of personal renewal.

No Passport, No Problem - Starwood Hotels Celebrates Relaxed Passport Rules With Great Deals In Canada, The Caribbean And Mexico

The new passport restrictions have relaxed, so you can too.  To celebrate this summer’s suspension of passport requirements to Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is offering great deals at many of its hotels and resorts in these destinations.

Starwood Hotels Leads The Hospitality Industry With Its Record-Setting Global Hotel Pipeline

Hot on the heels of its record-breaking success in 2006, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces that it anticipates executing 200 new deals and opening more than 80 new hotels in 2007, almost doubling the number of properties the company opened last year.

Westin Hotels Recruits “Renewal Council” To Lead New Lifestyle Initiatives

Westin Hotels & Resorts today announces the formation of the Westin Renewal Council, a panel of six lifestyle experts who will advise on initiatives that bring to life the brand’s positioning of personal renewal.

Starwood Reports Strong First Quarter 2007 Results

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported strong first quarter 2007 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

Starwood Vacation Ownership Begins Construction On The Westin Los Cabos Ocean Villas

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of The Westin Beijing, Financial Street. Located in the heart of Beijing, in the “Wall Street of China,” the new hotel and residences offer ample meeting space, an array of world-class cuisine options and Westin signature amenities designed to elicit personal renewal.Starwood Vacation Ownership, a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced today that it has broken ground on its second Westin-branded vacation ownership resort in Mexico.  The Westin Los Cabos Ocean Villas is the first vacation ownership resort in Los Cabos, Mexico to be developed by a major U.S.-based lodging company.

Westin And Element Brands To Bring Renewal To Travelers To Chantilly, Virginia

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Access Hotel Advisors together announce a combined Westin and Element brand hotel developments to be built in Chantilly, Virginia.

Westin Hotels Opens In The Capital City Of China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of The Westin Beijing, Financial Street. Located in the heart of Beijing, in the “Wall Street of China,” the new hotel and residences offer ample meeting space, an array of world-class cuisine options and Westin signature amenities designed to elicit personal renewal.

Starwood Hotels Gives Insider Access To Exclusive Events With New Auction Website

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its Starwood Preferred Guest® program, the award-winning hotel loyalty program, is introducing a new online auction website where members can use their Starpoints® to bid on exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Starwood Hotels Announces Plans To Open Multi-Brand Mixed-Use Complex In Houston Texas

Four Points by Sheraton and Westin Hotel and Residences will meet growing need for lodging in dynamic West Houston community in Memorial City.

The Westin Queenstown To Debut In 2009 In New Zealand’s Otago Queenstown Region

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Peninsula Road Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Melview Developments Limited, today announced The Westin® Queenstown, located in the heart of New Zealand’s most popular and beautiful tourist destination.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Teams with Microsoft to Launch New Online Sensory Experience - Westin Sights and Sounds on MSN

Westin Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with the MSN Branded Entertainment and Experiences Team to launch a new and unique experiential online destination.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Exclusive Global Hotel Partnership With Special Olympics

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. and Special Olympics announced today the launch of a three year, global partnership naming Starwood Hotels as the exclusive hotel sponsor of Special Olympics and the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Exclusive Global Hotel Partnership With Special Olympics

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. and Special Olympics announced today the launch of a three year, global partnership naming Starwood Hotels as the exclusive hotel sponsor of Special Olympics and the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China.

Westin Hotels & Resorts To Open Resort Property Featuring Condo Hotel Residences On The Caribbean Isle Of St. Maarten

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the new Westin® St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa will open on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten on December 13, 2006. The property will fly the Westin flag under a license agreement and is developed, owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, developer, owner and operator of more than 85 hotels and seven casinos around the world.

Noted Chef Rick Tramonto Adds Plenty Of Flavor To The Opening Of $125 Million Westin Chicago North Shore

One of Chicago's hottest new restaurants promises to bring a unique taste to the $125 million Westin Chicago North Shore and the Windy City's suburbs when the hotel opens today. The owners of the Westin Chicago North have partnered with the dynamic culinary duo of Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand to open three distinct restaurant concepts at the hotel, including Osteria di Tramonto .

American Express And Starwood Hotels Launch New Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card For Small Business Owners And The Enhanced Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card For Consumers

American Express Company and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the launch of the Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card for small business owners and the enhanced Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card for consumers. Cardmembers can take advantage of greater benefits and richer rewards, making it easier than ever for consumers, and now small business owners, to earn free nights at more than 825 Starwood hotels and resorts around the world and award flights with more than 30 airline partners.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its Newest Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today unveiled its new extended-stay hotel brand: ELEMENT, a brand extension of Westin Hotels & Resorts.  ELEMENT, formerly known by its working title Project ESW, will redefine extended-stay hospitality, incorporating smart design, modern style and a social environment into a category often associated with look-alike brands and generic features.

Westin Hotels Launches Signature Home Fragrance Collection

In response to heavy demand for the scent since it debuted in the brand's multi-million dollar print ad campaign and hotel lobbies worldwide, consumers can now infuse their home with White Tea by Westin – the hotel leader's signature fragrance collection featuring a luxurious 100% soy candle, gentle room oil diffuser and all-natural potpourri.

Westin Unveils “Renewal Talisman” To Support Smoke-Free Living

Westin Hotels & Resorts has teamed with celebrity jewelry designer Mauri Pioppo to create a talisman necklace in support of smoke-free living. The Renewal Talisman will raise awareness of the benefits of going smoke-free, especially for women and girls, and provide a tangible way for women to share their support for a smoke-free lifestyle with their loved ones.

Westin Hotels Celebrate Six Smoke-Free Months With "Breathing Lights" Art Installations In Lobbies

Westin Hotels & Resorts is marking the six-month milestone of its smoke-free conversion in North America with Breathing Lights(SM) installations in its lobbies nationwide. The artistically designed projections count the number of fresh breaths taken by each Westin guest each day.

Restored Grand Dame Of Downtown Detroit To Become Westin Book-Cadillac Detroit Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the venerable Book-Cadillac in downtown Detroit will operate under the Westin flag after undergoing a massive $180 million renovation. The Westin Book-Cadillac Detroit hotel, a four-star, full-service property, will also feature The Westin Book-Cadillac Detroit Residences, consisting of 67 luxury condos on the top eight floors of the hotel.

The Westin Brand Rejuvenates Key West

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Ocean Properties, Ltd. Hotels & Resorts announce plans to reflag the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina to The Westin Key West Resort & Marina. The hotel will fly the Westin flag beginning July 31, 2006, and during the next two years will undergo a multi-million dollar extensive renovation to meet the upper-upscale standards of the Westin brand.

Westin Hotels Launches Nightly Social Events In Lobbies Worldwide

Westin Hotels & Resorts today debuts a new signature social experience, Unwind… A Westin Evening RitualSM , featuring the tastes, sights and sounds of each destination. From lessons on mixing a Bellini in Venice to learning about fine Scottish Whisky in Turnberry to whipping up a spicy batch of guacamole in Tucson, each of the Westin brand’s 129 hotels worldwide have carefully curated social experiences which are rolling out in hotels over the next month.

The Westin Renews Boston’s Waterfront

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Boston Convention Center Hotel, LLC announce the opening of The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston's newest luxury convention hotel. Located on the South Boston waterfront, minutes from Boston's Logan International Airport, the financial district and downtown Boston, the hotel is connected to the city's new 1.6 million-square-foot Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC).

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Selected To Manage The Famed Astir Palace Hotel Complex In Greece

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. announced today that Starwood was chosen to oversee hotel operations for the famed Astir Palace Hotel complex near Athens, Greece. The world-renowned Astir Palace is a luxury resort on the Athenian Riviera, consisting of three five-star hotels, the Arion, Nafsika and Aphrodite, and seventy-six bungalows, with a total of 526 guest rooms.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Closing On Sale Of Westin Europa & Regina To Affiliate Of Host Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has closed on the sale of the Westin Europa & Regina hotel in Venice Italy to an affiliate of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
(NYSE: HST).

Luxury Award-Winning Resort In The Caribbean To Become The Westin Aruba Resort & Spa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Belfonti Capital Partners announce an agreement to re-flag Belfonti's newly-acquired 478-room Aruba Resort Spa & Casino as The Westin Aruba Resort & Spa. The property will raise the Westin flag in late 2006 upon completion of a renovation to further enhance the property's AAA Four Diamond rating.

Westin Breaks Ground In The World’s Largest Mixed-Use Development – Newport In Jersey City, NJ

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., the LeFrak Organization and Melvin Simon & Associates announce the groundbreaking of The Westin Jersey City, a new waterfront hotel in the Newport mixed-use development in Jersey City, NJ.

Westin To Rejuvenate Florida's "City Beautiful"

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces a franchise agreement with an affiliate of The Carlyle Group and Davidson Hotel Company to convert the 157-room Colonnade Hotel to The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables.

Westin Hotels Stirs The Senses With New Multi-Million Global Ad Campaign

Beginning today, millions of consumers will experience "This is How It Should Feel" - Westin Hotels & Resorts' new multi-million dollar experiential advertising campaign that brings to life the brand’s new positioning of personal renewal.

Westin To Open Hotel & Residences At The Bridges Of Saint Paul

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and JLT Group, Inc. announced today their agreement to open The Westin Saint Paul Hotel & Residences at The Bridges of Saint Paul, JLT's planned two-million mixed-use development at the northern gateway on the Mississippi River.

The Westin Imagine Orlando Residences To Take The Spotlight In 30 Acre Master Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Intrawest Corporation announce the groundbreaking of The Westin Imagine Orlando Residences, the first phase of The Village of Imagine.

Westin Offers a Gateway to Luxury in Virginia

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of The Westin Arlington Gateway, a $75 million, 336-room-upscale hotel in the bustling Ballston area of Arlington, VA, neighbor to the Nation’s Capital.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Completes Sale Of The Westin Embassy Row, Washington Dc; Sheraton Suites San Diego, Ca And Sheraton Framingham, Ma

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that they completed the sale of the 206-room Westin Embassy Row in Washington DC, the 264-room Sheraton Suites San Diego in CA and the Sheraton Framingham in MA to Pyramid Hotels Opportunity Venture II of Boston, MA for a total of $146 million.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands The Westin Brand In China With Signing Of The Westin Zhejiang Resort, Nine Dragon Hill

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Zhejiang Nine Dragons Development Co. Ltd announced an agreement for Starwood to manage The Westin Zhejiang Resort at Nine Dragon Hill, China.

The Westin St. Lucia Strikes A Perfect Balance Of Arichitectural Majesty And Natural Beauty

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and DCG Properties Ltd., announce plans for a spectacular Westin hotel as the centerpiece of Le Paradis, a new luxury development on the idyllic Caribbean island of St. Lucia in the West Indies.

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale Of The Westin Long Beach In California

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that they completed the sale of the 460-room Westin Long Beach in California for $88.4 million to a joint venture between Noble Investment Group and AEW Capital Management, LP., representing one of its institutional clients.

Westin Hotels & Resorts Goes Smoke-Free

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that its upper upscale brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts, will become the first hotel chain to introduce a brand wide smoke-free policy. Effective January 2006, all 77 Westin hotels in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean will go 100% smoke-free including all guestrooms and public areas.

Westin Turnberry Welcomes Back The Open Championship For 2009

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that the 138th Open Championship will be returning to the Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire from July 16th to 19th of 2009, taking place on the resort’s renowned Ailsa Course.

Westin Rocks Memphis

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces a construction commencement on a $40-million 203-room Westin Beale Street Hotel in Memphis, TN. Located directly across from the FedExForum, home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team, The Westin Beale Street will be Tennessee’s first Westin and the first upper-upscale branded hotel to be built in the Memphis metro area in more than twenty years.

New Westin Resort And Residences To Grace The Caribbean Island Of St. Maarten

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. upper-upscale Westin brand continues its expansion in the Caribbean with the recent groundbreaking of The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa and the adjacent Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Residences on the scenic island of St. Maarten. Slated to open Fall 2006, The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa will offer 310 luxurious guest rooms, suites, oceanfront dining, a full-service spa, casino, a wide array of amenities and expansive meeting and event venues.

The Westin Trillium House Blue Mountain Now Open

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Intrawest Corporation are pleased to announce the opening of the 222-suite luxury condominium hotel, The Westin Trillium House Blue Mountain in the heart of the newly developed 32-acre resort known as the Village at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario.

A New Beacon Shines In The City Of Light – The Westin Paris Officially Opens

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of its new Parisian landmark hotel, The Westin Paris. Managed by Starwood, the stylish 438-room hotel is located in the center of the French capital.

Westin Hotels And Nordstrom Invite You To Bring Heaven Home This Holiday Season

Westin Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. upper-upscale brand and Nordstrom, Inc. are making it easy to give away a little slice of heaven this holiday season.

The Pacific Northwest Welcomes A New Era Of Luxury With The Opening Of The Westin Bellevue

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc announces the grand opening of The Westin Bellevue www.westin.com/bellevuewa, the first in the Pacific Northwest to showcase the latest trend in sophisticated contemporary living, combining deluxe hotel amenities with luxury residential living.

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale Of The Westin Princeton

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces that it completed the sale of the 294-room Westin Princeton for $53.5 million to Highland Hospitality Corporation on Monday November 15, 2005. The hotel will continue to fly the Westin flag under a long-term franchise agreement and Crestline Hotels & Resorts will operate the hotel.

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale Of The Westin Philadelphia

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces that it completed the sale of the 290-room Westin Philadelphia for $89 million to HEI Hospitality yesterday, Tuesday, November 8th. The hotel will continue to fly the Westin flag under a long-term franchise agreement and Merritt Hospitality, a wholly owned subsidiary of HEI Hospitality, will operate the hotel.

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale Of Chicago’s Westin O’hare

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its joint venture partner announces that it completed the sale of the 525-room Westin O’Hare for $106 million to JER Partners yesterday, Wednesday, October 18th. Starwood’s ownership interest in the joint venture was 48.6%. Westin will continue to manage the hotel.

Share The Big Screen With Meryl Streep; Hit The Links With PGA Champ Craig Stadler; Party With Gwen Stefani; Escape To Bora Bora

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is offering a week-long, worldwide, over-the-top online auction hosted by Yahoo! to benefit the Starwood associates stricken by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The auction begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20 at www.StarwoodKatrinaAuction.com offering honeymoon, spa and golf packages from Starwood’s global portfolio of hotels and an abundance of unique items generously donated by companies that work with Starwood including sports memorabilia, special gifts and state-of-the art electronics.

All Starwood Hotels In South Florida Open As Of Wednesday

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the Sheraton Yankee Clipper reopened Wednesday, November 2, bringing all 14 of its South Florida hotels back on line and open for guests within 10 days of Hurricane Wilma hitting the shores of Florida.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces The Westin Lombard, Yorktown Center In Lombard, Illinois

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., the Village of Lombard and Mid-America Hotel Partners, LLC announce a new hotel and conference center in Lombard, IL. The property will be known as The Westin Lombard, Yorktown Center, situated in the heart of DuPage County’s East-West Corridor on the eastern edge of Yorktown Center, 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. 

Announcing The Westin Miami At Island Gardens

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Flagstone Property Group today announced plans for a spectacular 350-room Westin hotel on Miami’s Watson Island. Situated on Biscayne Bay with 360 degree views of the “Magic City” and its magnificent beaches, the hotel will be part of the $480-million mixed-use Island Gardens project. 

Starwood Hotels Announces First Westin Hotel In Downtown Paris

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced a new Westin Hotel in central Paris. The Hotel will convert to The Westin Paris on October 10, 2005 and is expected to feature all Westin brands standards by the end of the year. 

Starwood Frequent Guest® Points Awarded For Donations To The Red Cross And Starwood Hurricane Relief Fund

Starwood Preferred Guest, the loyalty program of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is giving members who donate USD $50 or more to the Red Cross or Starwood Hurricane Relief Fund a one-time award of 500 Starpoints®.

Everything Old Is New Again: Carlyle Section Of Historic Old Town, Alexandria, VA Gets Stylish New Westin

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has completed an agreement with Regent Partners of Atlanta, Georgia to operate a new 319-room luxury hotel under its upper-upscale Westin brand in the Carlyle section of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The hotel will be the brand’s first property in Alexandria, its second in Virginia and its fourth hotel in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. 

Starwood Breaks Ground On Both Westin And Sheraton Airport Hotels In The Greater Baltimore-Washington Area

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the groundbreaking of two new airport hotels - the Sheraton Baltimore-Washington Airport Hotel and The Westin Baltimore-Washington Airport hotel both located in Linthicum, MD, a growing suburban market less than three miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. The 203-room Sheraton is slated to open in the fall of 2006. Next door, the 260-room Westin is scheduled for a spring 2007 opening.

Westin Brand Chosen For Western Canada’s Most Dynamic Residential And Golf Resort 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces a franchise agreement for Bear Mountain, British Columbia, Canada’s, signature hotel accommodations, the 65-room “Fairways” and 91-room “Clubhouse” to be collectively known as The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Resort & Spa. The Fairways phase of the resort opened in December 2004 and the Clubhouse phase is scheduled to open in May 2006.

Starwood Hotels Introduces Its First Westin In India With The Signing Of The Westin New Delhi Hotel & Residences

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc and Vatika Group, one of the leading real estate and hospitality players in India, announced an agreement to build The Westin New Delhi Hotel & Residences in Gurgaon, India. Scheduled to open in 2007, and managed by Starwood, the hotel marks the entry of the Westin brand into India and its continued expansion in Asia.

Starwood Expands The Westin Brand In China With Signing Of The Westin Guangzhou

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc and Guangzhou Cheng Jian Tian Yu Real Estate Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of Poly (Hong Kong) Investments Limited, announced an agreement for Starwood to manage a 400-room hotel in Guangzhou’s emerging central business district. Scheduled to open in 2007, The Westin Guangzhou hotel strengthens Starwood’s position as the largest international operator of upscale hotels in China with 34 hotels open or under construction.

Paradise Found: The Dominican Republic’s New Westin Rõco Ki Beach & Golf Resort Will Feature Native Cultural Influences Set In A Lush Tropical Setting

Paradise has found a new address - The Westin Rõco Ki Beach & Golf Resort, currently under construction in the Dominican Republic and scheduled to open in November 2006. Nestled in a lush tropical landscape on the azure-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, and adjacent to the white silky sands of Macao Beach, this spectacular resort will be situated near the popular resort area of Punta Cana. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will manage the resort under its upper-upscale brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts.

Westin Hotels Iconic Heavenly Bed® To Be Sold At Nordstrom Stores Nationwide

Westin Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., upper-upscale brand, and Nordstrom, Inc. announced that they have formed a relationship that will make Westin the first hotel chain to sell its custom designed, signature line of luxury bedding at a leading national retailer. Starting today, the iconic, signature all-white Westin® Heavenly Bed® line will be available in almost 50 Nordstrom stores nationwide.

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale Of Hotels In Dallas And Lisbon

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of the 376-room Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Towers in Lisbon, Portugal to Sociedade de Construcoes Marope SA. In addition, Starwood and its joint venture partner Hines have sold the 432-room Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas to Galleria Investors, a fund advised by UBS Realty Investors LLC.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Takes Top Honors In Industry’s Prestigious Freddie Awards For Sixth Year In A Row!

Since 1999, frequent travelers from around the world have recognized Starwood Preferred Guest as the hospitality industry’s top-rated loyalty program and now the program that introduced no black-out dates has done it again!  Last night Starwood Preferred Guest was once again voted Program of the Year in both America and Internationally during the 17th Annual Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the travel industry.

Westin Hotels Sets Sail Into Annapolis, Md

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces a franchise agreement with an entity formed by Jerome J. Parks Companies and The Carlyle Group for a new 225-room luxury hotel under its upper-upscale Westin brand as the centerpiece of a new $200 million mixed-use development project, Park Place of Annapolis, MD. The 12-acre development will also consist of two five-story Class “A” office buildings, boutique-style retail, cafes, restaurants, and 208 luxury condominium units.

Starwood To Open More Than 70 Hotels In The Next Two Years

From Morocco to the Maldives and China to Chile, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will open more than 70 new hotels in 2005 and 2006 in choice destinations around the globe. Nearly half of these new hotels are outside of the United States, marking an exciting period of global development for the hotel giant.

Starwood Hotels Introduces A Stress-Free Solution For Booking Wedding Guest Accommodations

Here comes the bride and right behind her are dozens of out-of-town wedding guests in need of a place to stay. This year more than two million couples will become engaged and begin the stressful task of planning the perfect wedding, including making hotel arrangements for guests. To help make the wedding planning process easier, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has created a stress-free, on-line booking solution for today’s future brides and grooms.

Jer Partners Acquires The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel From A Subsidiary Of Westin Hotels Limited Partnership For $137 Million

Virginia-based JER Partners announced today that it has acquired the landmark 751-room Westin Michigan Avenue hotel in Chicago from a subsidiary of Westin Hotels Limited Partnership for $137 million. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will continue to manage the hotel under its Westin flag, which has flown at the hotel for nearly 25 years.

Starwood Earns Over 50 Top Spots On Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold Lists Including Many New Entries

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has earned the distinction of having 51 of its hotels and resorts included on Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List and Gold List Reserve featured in the magazine’s January 2005 issue.

Westin Hotels And Intrawest Announce Plans For First Luxury Ski Resort In Mammoth, California

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Intrawest Corporation today announced plans to build a 230-unit condominium-hotel under the hotel company’s upper-upscale Westin brand in Mammoth Lakes, California. The Westin Monache, Mammoth, will be the first full-service, luxury property in the region and the flagship property of The Village at Mammoth.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Makes Homeownership More Rewarding Than Ever

Now, Starwood Preferred Guest members can earn thousands of Starpoints thanks to an arrangement with Awards for Mortgage and Real Estate™, a company that provides rewards for customers who buy, sell, finance or refinance a home, or purchase van line moving services. Members of the hotel industry’s top rated loyalty program can earn thousands of Starpoints while obtaining competitive rates on mortgage and home equity loans, and utilizing other home-buying services.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts And O&S Holdings, Llc Announce Westin Hotel-Condominium Partnership In Huntsville, Alabama

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has completed an agreement with O&S Holdings, LLC to operate a new 200-room luxury hotel and conference center under its upper-upscale Westin brand in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility will also include 40 privately-owned residences occupying the top five floors of the 12-story complex.

The Westin Governor Morris Re-opens After Multi-million Dollar Renovation

After completing a multi-million dollar renovation, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Starwood’s upper-upscale brand, announces the re-opening of The Westin Governor Morris in historic Morristown, New Jersey. Welcoming its first guests today, the rejuvenated property features a sophisticated contemporary look in its lobby, 224 stylishly appointed guest rooms, expanded and enhanced meeting space, an elegant new signature restaurant and Martini lounge, a new Espresso Bar, and an expansive fitness center.

Westin Named As Anchor Hotel In Bellevue, WA.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. was selected by Kemper Development Company (KDC), the developer of Lincoln Square, to manage the 337-room luxury hotel at Lincoln Square under its Westin brand. Located at the corner of NE 8th and Bellevue Way, The Westin Bellevue at Lincoln Square will provide a critical component to this 1.4 million-square-foot mixed-used project.

Westin Hotels Holds Pink Sale To Benefit The Fight Against Breast Cancer

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Westin Hotels & Resorts is having a "pink" sale featuring specially designed signature items from its popular Heavenly retail line to help raise money to aid in the fight against breast cancer.

Starwood Announces its 25th Property in China

July 1, 2004 - Westin continues its expansion in Asia with the Westin Beijing Financial Street Hotel, to open in 2006. Starwood Hotels and Beijing Jin Hao Real Estate Company Limited announced today the agreement for Starwood to manage the 500-room hotel in Beijing’s emerging financial district.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Improves Award Winning Website

May 18, 2004 - Starwood Preferred Guest today unveiled a new and improved SPG.com. Completely re-designed, its award-winning site now enables members to search, find, and book the best rates guaranteed faster and easier than ever before

Starwood Launches New Honeymoon Registry

May 17, 2004 - Partnering exclusively with WeddingChannel.com, the #1 wedding website, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is now offering couples the opportunity to register for honeymoons at its hotels and resorts.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Sweeps Freddie Awards

April 30, 2004 - For the fifth year in a row, Starwood Preferred Guest won Program of the Year as well as ten other awards at the 16th Annual Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the travel industry.

Westin Introduces Unlimited Internet and Phone Access for $16

April 1, 2004 - This unlimited Internet and phone access package is now available in Westin's 65 U.S. hotels. Guests will receive unlimited 24-hour High Speed Internet Access, local, toll-free and domestic long distance* phone calls for a flat rate of $16 per day.**

New Luxury Condominium Hotel To Open Under Westin Flag

January 28, 2004 - The Westin Trillium House, slated to open in the summer of 2005, will be situated in the newly developed 32-acre resort known as the Village at Blue Mountain. Blue Mountain, Ontario's preeminent ski and golf resort area, is 70 minutes north of Toronto and is a popular year-round destination.

Westin's First Las Vegas Hotel Opens Its Doors

November 17, 2003 - The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas features Westin's signature amenities and is just steps away from the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The completely refurbished 17-story, 825-room hotel offers a European-style casino and entertainment showroom.

Starwood Launches Tender Offer for Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel

November 5, 2003 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has commenced its tender offer for all of the outstanding units of limited partnership of Westin Hotels Limited Partnership, the owner of the Westin Michigan Avenue hotel in Chicago, Illinois, at a purchase price of $625 in cash per Unit.

Starwood Preferred Guest Starts Selling Starpoints

October 29, 2003 - Beginning today, Starwood Preferred Guest® members can purchase Starpoints® for as little as $25 for 500 Starpoints with the Starpoint Purchase Plan. Plus, all purchases made through the end of 2003 will receive a 25% Starpoint bonus.

Starwood & Sports Illustrated Launch Exciting Online Sweepstakes

October 14, 2003 - As part of a newly formed strategic alliance surrounding SPORTS ILLUSTRATED's 50th Anniversary celebration, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Sports Illustrated introduced the "Starwood State Of The Game" sweepstakes this week, an exciting online promotion for members of Starwood's top rated hotel loyalty program Starwood Preferred Guest® and sports fans nationwide.

The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Westin's 120th Hotel, Opens

September 9, 2003 - Conveniently located on the main shopping and entertainment thoroughfare in Kuala Lumpur, the opening marks the entry of Westin Hotels & Resorts into Malaysia, and is the first deluxe hotel to open in Kuala Lumpur in the last six years. The brand's signature 'Modern Luxury' concept is fully integrated into the hotel, from design right through to operations.

Starwood Intends to Commence Tender Offer For Owner of Westin Michigan Avenue

August 20, 2003 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it intends to commence a tender offer for all outstanding limited partnership units of Westin Hotels Limited Partnership, the owner of the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, for a purchase price of $600 in cash per Unit.

Starwood to Manage Former Meridien Hotel as The Westin City Center Dallas

July 14, 2003 - Located in the heart of Dallas' downtown arts and financial district on North Pearl Street, the 407-room hotel will feature the Westin brand's signature service and amenities, including the popular Heavenly Bed®, Heavenly Bath®, Westin Service Express® and Westin One Call®.

The Westin Warsaw Opens, Starwood's Second in Poland's Capital City

July 8, 2003 - Located in the heart of the city's business and financial center, The Westin Warsaw Hotel, is a five-star 20-floor international business hotel which includes 361 guest rooms, conference facilities, a ballroom, a 1,600 square-foot presidential suite with panoramic view, "Fusion" restaurant, "JP's" Bar, and a fitness center.

Starwood to Manage New Sheraton and Westin Hotels on Spain's Costa Blanca Coast

July 8, 2003 - Inspired by Valencian traditions, the 236-room Sheraton Real de Faula Hotel & Spa and the 224-room Westin Real de Faula Hotel & Spa in Benidorm, Spain will reflect typical Mediterranean village history and life. Both hotels are currently under construction and are slated to open in January 2005.

Summer Is On Sale at Westin Hotels & Resorts

May 19, 2003 - Sun, surf, shopping, and sightseeing are on sale this summer with weekend rates between $99 and $149 a night in hotels around the country. Plus, enter the Modern Luxury Sweepstakes by June 22 for a chance to win a Modern Luxury Weekend, valued at up to $10,000 at one of three luxurious resorts!

Modern Luxury Arrives in Charlotte, North Carolina

May 5, 2003 - Located in Charlotte's burgeoning business and entertainment district, The Westin Charlotte is the city's newest and most luxurious hotel. Designed by internationally renowned architect John Portman, the newly built 700-room hotel will be a key component to attracting additional tourism to Charlotte's Uptown district.

Westin Set to Make its Debut in Sin City this Fall

March 17, 2003 - The Westin Casuarina Hotel & Spa, located at the site of the former Maxim Hotel just off the Strip in Las Vegas, will greet guests with 825 guest rooms each featuring Westin's Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath(SM), a spacious spa, luxurious pool with six pool-side cabanas, a 20,000 square-foot casino, ample meeting space, and a restaurant with a private dining room.

Starwood Names Charles Tomb As Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

February 18, 2003 - In this newly created position, Tomb is responsible for all franchise development sales efforts for Starwood's Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton brands and is the newest addition to the Starwood Real Estate Group. Formed in August 2002 this group is responsible for the oversight of asset management, design, architecture, construction and hotel and franchise development for the company.

Business Travelers Award Westin and W Hotels Top Honors

February 11, 2003 - Westin Hotels & Resorts and W Hotels once again swept the Upper-Upscale category of Business Travel News' "Annual Top U.S. Hotel Chain Survey" by earning the number one and number two positions.

Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort Raises Westin and Sheraton Flags

February 6, 2003 - Operating under both the Westin and Sheraton brands, Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort joins the three distinct areas of the resort, once known as Lighthouse Pointe, Breakers Cay, and Reef Village. Located in the exotic setting of Grand Bahama Island, the sprawling 372-acre, 1,260-room resort complex features two championship 18-hole golf courses, an expansive spa and fitness center, 14 themed restaurants and lounges, and is surrounded by pristine white sand and sparkling water.

The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Arrives

December 16, 2002 - Designed for the ultimate comfort and service for travelers, meetings and special events, the Westin creates a new standard in airport hotel comfort and convenience. Located adjacent to the Edward H. McNamara/Northwest WorldGateway terminal at Detroit's Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the 11-floor, 400-room hotel is the first luxury hotel to open in the metro Detroit market in 15 years.

The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas Celebrates Grand Opening

December 10, 2002 - Located adjacent to the luxurious Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage, California, Westin's newest vacation ownership resort is the perfect compliment to the resort's traditional lodging and gives guests an opportunity to own weekly intervals and enjoy the area year after year. Upon completion it will feature 158 two-bedroom villas, a large family-oriented pool complete with a water slide, a separate children's only pool, an adult pool, private cabanas, restaurant and bar.  

Doubletree Hotel in Pasadena To Be Re-Flagged As The Westin Pasadena

December 2, 2002 - A $9 million hotel wide refurbishment will transform the hotel to reflect Westin brand standards, beginning with the addition of the highly acclaimed Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath(SM) in all 350 guest rooms and suites.

The Grand Bahama Jewel Joins Starwood's Distinct Collection  

November 26, 2002 - Three distinct areas of the prestigious Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort on Grand Bahama Island, one of the largest resorts in the Caribbean will now be operated under the Westin and Sheraton names. The Westin at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort and Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort will open in February 2003.

Starwood Preferred Guest Says "Thank You" To Its Members

November 26, 2002 - Stay at any Westin®, Sheraton® or Four Points® by Sheraton in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and News Year's Eve and receive a special holiday gift upon check-in, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. This gift includes a certificate for 50% off your next stay at participating hotels and valuable savings certificates from many of your favorite retailers such as Bloomingdale's, FAO Schwarz, 800 Flowers and Tourneau and much, much more!

Announcing First Westin Vacation Ownership Resort In Arizona

November 19, 2002 - Construction will soon begin on The Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona. The first phase, scheduled to open in mid-2004, will include 51 two-bedroom villas featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, and master bedroom complete with a whirlpool tub and, of course, the Heavenly Bed®. Upon completion there will be a total of 158 luxurious villas.

Introducing The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa

November 7, 2002 - Nestled between Phoenix and Scottsdale, this 735-room resort is designed to pay tribute to Arizona's famous landscapes and dramatic natural features. Guests will find everything from breathtaking views of the surrounding desert and mountains, to golf, shopping, and a full-service spa.

The Westin New York at Times Square Debuts

October 21, 2002 - Destined to become a landmark in a city known for efficiency, glamour and drama, The Westin New York at Times Square opened its doors October 18, 2002. As New York City's largest new-build hotel in 17 years, the 863-room, 45-story glass prismatic tower boasts the amenities and services required to be Manhattan's business hotel of the 21st century.

The Westin Shanghai Opens & Makes Its Mark on China

October 7, 2002 - Described as "Shanghai's landmark of the future," the new hotel is ideally located within the recently opened Bund Center and features an impeccable choice of first-rate accommodations, conference, entertainment facilities, and more.

New Sheraton and Westin Prototypes Introduced

October 3, 2002 - Created to outfit sprawling suburban markets with innovative hotels at premium rates, the newly designed Sheraton and Westin hotel prototypes will offer the same quality as core brands Sheraton and Westin, but at a lower cost.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa to Open

August 19, 2002 - Set to open this November 5th, more than five months ahead of schedule, the resort hotel will offer an elaborate water park, 20-room treatment spa, and 27-hole golf course.

We Are Pleased to Welcome The Westin Princeton

July 8, 2002 - Surrounded by fine boutiques, restaurants and numerous Fortune 500 companies, the hotel formerly known as the Marriott Forrestal Village Hotel, will become The Westin Princeton on September 15, 2002.

Miyako Hotel Rejoins Westin Family

March 4, 2002 - The Miyako Hotel in Kyoto, host to dignitaries from around the world and considered one of the city's landmark hotels, is rejoining the Westin family April 1, 2002 as The Westin Miyako.

Travel Pros Grant Starwood Hotels Top Honors

February 11, 2002 - Business Travel News awarded W Hotels and Westin Hotels & Resorts the number one and two positions in the Upper-Upscale category, respectively, and Four Points by Sheraton number one in Mid-Price category.

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Opens In Florida

January 31, 2002 - Stretching from the sea walls of the Intracoastal Waterway to the beach of the Atlantic Ocean, this sophisticated resort offers water views from all 998 guest rooms, including 100 suites.

Go Go Go! Book a Weekend Trip by February 15th and Save

January 31, 2002 - Enjoy weekend rates from $49 to $249 per night at more than 400 Starwood hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada in great city and leisure destinations.

Members of the Starwood Family Receive Mobil Five-Star Award.

January 10, 2002 - Two hotels and three restaurants were presented with this prestigious award from the Mobil Travel Guide ratings committee.

Starwood Earns Top Spots On Condé Nast Traveler's Elite Gold Lists

January 7, 2002 - Starwood has earned the distinction of having 56 of its hotels and resorts included on Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List and Gold List Reserve featured in the magazine's January 2002 issue.

Announcing a New Westin Hotel Project in Shanghai

December 12, 2001 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and the Shanghai Golden Bund Real Estate Co. Ltd. have announced the development of a new mixed-use development consisting of a 302-room Westin hotel and 145 upscale apartments as part of the integrated mixed-use Bund Center project in Shanghai.

More Than 30 Starwood Hotels Make the "List"

November 12, 2001 - The results are in! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. earned the distinction of having over 30 of its top hotels and resorts included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List.

The Westin Dublin Opens in the Heart of the City

October 10, 2001 - The Westin Dublin, Starwood's first hotel venture into Ireland, will offer an ambience of warmth and Irish hospitality together with the international level of services and amenities that are uniquely Westin.

Starwood announces decision to review Westin and Sheraton advertising accounts

October 2, 2001 - The search for a new agency to develop worldwide creative and handle media for both brands is under way.

The Westin Beechwood Revs up to Welcome its First Guests

October 2, 2001 - Located Across from the Texas Motor Speedway, The Westin Beechwood Opens as Fort Worth's First Luxury Suburban Hotel.

Starwood Eliminates Cut Off Dates for All Group Business

September 28, 2001 - Customers will have the ability to make reservations at the group rate until the group arrival date at Starwood's participating properties in North America.

Starwood Hotels Donates at Least $1 Million

September 17, 2001 - In support of recovery and relief efforts following our national tragedy, Starwood is donating at least $1 million to The September 11th Fund.

Starwood Hotels Launches Redesigned Web Sites

August 21, 2001 - With improved search capabilities and user-friendly navigation.

Starwood Hotels Introduces Safer Cribs

August 14, 2001 - Brand new custom-designed cribs, developed to be ultra-safe, stylish and comfortable

Westin Resorts Caribbean Unveils Hurricane Guarantee

July 24, 2001 - Westin Resorts Caribbean, which includes The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort, Country Club & Ocean Villas in Puerto Rico, The Westin St. John Resort & Villas, USVI, and The Westin Casuarina in Grand Cayman, has launched a new program which offers a guarantee against unpredictable Mother Nature.

Starwood to Manage Diplomat

June 5, 2001 - The Diplomat Country Club and Spa.

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