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The Four Points by Sheraton brand has crossed the 200th hotel milestone worldwide, fueled by unprecedented demand in dynamic destinations across the globe. Boasting the largest pipeline in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Four Points continues to exceed expectations with plans to open 12 additional hotels around the world by the end of this year — roughly one a…

Aloft Hotels has announced its 100th worldwide hotel milestone, with the opening of Aloft College Station in Texas.Currently operating in 16 countries across the globe, Aloft has experienced incredible growth since it emerged onto the scene in 2008. With the recent openings of Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City, Aloft Santa Clara (CA), Aloft Stuttgart and…

Tribute Portfolio™, the newest collection of independent hotels from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it will be debuting on the United States’ west coast with the addition of the Riviera Palm Springs in California.Located on 21-acres in downtown Palm Springs, the resort is looking to establish itself as the go-to destination for locals and vacationers alike seeking the…

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts have announced their first Le Méridien resort in India, Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa.While being the first resort, it is the brand’s ninth property in the country, further strengthening the Paris-born brand’s presence throughout India. Nestled in the scenic Western Ghats, the resort is a few hours’ drive…

The popular Four Points by Sheraton brand has made its debut in Newburgh, New York. That’s according to a statement released by Starwood Hotels and Resorts last week.The opening follows a multi-million dollar conversion project of the former Comfort Inn property on the site, which was spearheaded by Jonathan S. Lifschutz. “My goal was to bring an internationally recognised brand…

Starwood Hotels and Resorts have announced the opening of two Aloft hotels in Germany. Aloft Munich and Aloft Stuttgart are the latest properties added to the German market, designed for today’s hyper-connected, tech-forward global traveller.“We’re thrilled to introduce the energy of the Aloft brand to the German market,” said Brian McGuinness, Global Brand Leader, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “We’re…

In an agreement with Belgrade Waterfront LLC, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have announced that two W properties are scheduled to open in Belgrade, Serbia in 2019.W Belgrade and The Residences at W Belgrade will be located in the heart of the Belgrade Waterfront, a new one million square meter community including retail outlets, restaurant and bars, offices, public…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide are pleased to announce the opening of an Aloft hotel in January 2017 within the state of Indiana. Aloft South Bend will be a strategic conversion from the former Magnuson Grand Hotel located at 213 Washington Street, walking distance from numerous restaurants, bars and clubs. The hotel will undergo a $15 million dollar renovation and…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced this week Aloft, the innovative hotel brand for today’s hyper-connected global traveller, has expanded its New York City portfolio with the opening of its first Aloft hotel in the Financial District.Owned by Lam Generation and managed by Real Hospitality, Aloft Manhattan Downtown — Financial District features 125 loft-like rooms, tech-forward experiences, a buzzing social…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® are pleased to announce the opening of the 175-room Aloft Santa Clara located in Silicon Valley, California. Re:mixSM lounge. Images available at www.aloftsantaclara.com Featuring 2,800 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor deck, 24-hour re-charge gym, outdoor pool and the brand’s signature W XYZ bar. The Aloft Santa Clara also features a re:fuel at…

An agreement has been signed between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC to open a new Sheraton Hotel in the San Gabriel area, close to downtown Los Angeles. Scheduled to open in 2018, the Sheraton San Gabriel will break ground this month (September) and is expected to feature 277 guest rooms, 11…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed a management agreement for the Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort, a conversion property owned by Kiroro Resort Holdings. Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort is part of a dual signing with The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido, both of which are scheduled to open in December 2015. The deal marks the first Sheraton ski resort…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of The St Regis Mumbai in partnership with Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited, representing the company’s first St. Regis hotel in India and South Asia.Conveniently located within a short distance of business and leisure facilities in Lower Parel, the hotel offers over 3900 square meters of event space,…

Centrally located in one of the most charming cities in central Europe is the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel, a 270-room hotel featuring 27 Executive Suites and one stunning Presidential Suite.In partnership with S.C. Grand Plaza Hotel S.A., and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the milestone debut builds upon the Sheraton first mover advantage in the region and expands the brand’s European portfolio…

The Great Northern Hotel, dating back to 1854, is situated within the Western Concourse of King’s Cross and is considered one of the finest boutique hotels in greater London. Starwood Hotels are delighted to add this spectacular property to its Tribute Collection as it represents a significant step in the global roll-out of the Tribute Portfolio and the growing market…

Scheduled to open in December 2015 on the island of Hokkaido, The Westin Rusutsu Resort is located close to a number of mountain ranges, slopes and ski operations and is set to attract skiers and snowboarders looking to visit one of the country’s most popular year-round resorts for winter recreational activities. Featuring 210 guest rooms, including suites that offer up…

Plans for a 224-room dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel have been announced between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Atlantic Hotels Group and Civitas Capital Group for the Love Field area in Dallas, Texas with a projected cost of over $40 million.The project is the first of several joint hotel projects between Civitas and Atlantic within the DFW Metroplex. The…

Three more Element hotels are set to open in the next four years in Greater China according to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.The Chinese government’s commitment to environmental protection means the Element brand is well-positioned to meet growing demands with its sustainable programming and nature-inspired room offerings. Element Hotels set to open in Greater China by 2019 include: Element Chongli…

It’s been one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings for months and this September, W Hotels – part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts – makes its much buzzed-about arrival in the Dutch capital with W Amsterdam. The debut of the contemporary design-led lifestyle brand, signature Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy and a full calendar of exclusive W Happenings, showcasing what’s new…

Opening in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, South Florida in spring 2017 is the dual-branded development with the city’s only rooftop bar and 12,000 square feet of premium ground-floor retail space.The 323-room development by The Wurzak Hotel Group and DoveHill will be divided between a 209-room Tribute Portfolio hotel and a 114-room Element hotel. Both hotels will share facilities…

Slated to open in March 2016, the Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa will be converted from an existing resort in the heart of the region’s renowned golf valley. The resort is also within easy distance of stunning Mediterranean coastline, chic resorts and the famous “Golden Mile” of prestigious nightclubs, upmarket boutiques, and bars. “The Westin La Quinta Golf…

The last twelve months have been good for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and the firm is continuing to accelerate its growth in Turkey with the opening of Four Points Istanbul Dudullu, the brand’s milestone entry into the country.Located on the Asian side of the city, the hotel is in the heart of Dudullu — Istanbul’s largest and up-and-coming industrial zone.…

Marking the seventh property on the island of Bali for Starwood, the Four Points Bali, Kuta has opened in a serene area of Kuta – on Jalan Benesari Banjar Pengabetan with a total of 185 guest rooms. “The opening of Four Points Bali, Kuta is set to meet the increasing demands for mid-market accommodations especially in Bali, given its approachable…

In the centre of Northern California’s largest city, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Westin San Jose. The historic 171-room hotel has undergone a guestroom, corridor, lobby and public space transformation, encompassing modern features with historical elements. In the lobby, original mouldings on the ceilings have been preserved to highlight the early 1900s architecture…

In an agreement reached with Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. (DHG), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that the W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal is set to open in 2019.“As we continue to pursue aggressive expansion in Latin America, the agreement to develop W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal is an exciting addition to our pipeline,” said Jorge…

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing, in the capital of China’s Jiangsu province. Led by I.M. Pei Architects with HBA Interior Design, the Grand Mansion’s design draws inspiration from Nanjing’s time as the nation’s capital during its Ming-dynasty apogee…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the company has commenced construction on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. The resort, owned by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, SA de CV, will span 33 acres and include an extensive spa, residences, vacation ownership units and a private beach club. Slated to open in June 2017, Solaz will…

Aloft will soon add another destination to its California portfolio with the upcoming début of Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton. Owned by Zenique Hotels, the new Aloft is due to open in March 2017, featuring 120 rooms. Hotel facilities will include a large an outdoor Splash pool with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness centre, 1,200 square feet of flexible meeting space, re:fuel at Aloft…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of its eco-wise Element brand in Doral, Florida, just minutes from downtown Miami. Element Miami Doral joins Aloft Miami Doral as part of a dual-branded Starwood hotel development owned by Eurocon, LLC. The new Element hotel features 139 stylish, light-filled rooms designed to fuel a life in balance and on…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has announced the opening of the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West in Mesa, Arizona. Independently owned by Arizona hotelier Bob Yost, Sheraton Mesa offers 180 rooms, ample meeting facilities and all of the brand’s signature services and amenities. Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West is located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix and…

Sol Hotels & Resorts has launched its new lifestyle brand, Sol Beach House, with the opening of its Ibiza location in June 2015 for its first summer season.Situated on the beachfront near the beautiful bay of Santa Eulalia on the East Coast of the island, Sol Beach House Ibiza offers a chilled out haven for adults. Renovated this summer, the…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the commencement of construction for its first-ever W and Element dual-branded hotel development, scheduled to open in the heart of downtown Philadelphia in early 2018. The 295-room W Philadelphia and 460-room Element Philadelphia will occupy a 51 story skyscraper located in the geographic centre of the city’s business, arts and retail districts,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in agreement with Grand Hotel di Como Srl, has recently announced the opening of Sheraton ® Lake Como Hotel, a strategic conversion located in Italy’s world famous lake region. Renovated by the renowned Italian architect, Ruggero Venelli, the property incorporates top-quality, natural materials and a neutral palette to produce warm interior spaces, and as…

Powering ahead in dynamic markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced the opening of Aloft South Beach. Located in Miami Beach, Florida, the adaptive re-use Aloft hotel features 235 spacious, loft-like rooms, a buzzing social atmosphere and innovative brand programming in a scenic lakefront setting. Developed by JMH Development and Madden Real Estate Ventures and managed by…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town in Suzhou, China. Owned by Suzhou Science and Technology Town Kexin Cultural Tourism Development Co., LTD., the new Element hotel is set to offer healthy, active travellers a smart and sustainable stay, designed to fuel a balanced life while on the road. Element…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced the début of its iconic brand in India with the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. Owned by Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Ltd., the Palladium Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive rebranding and will soon fly the St. Regis flag,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced its market début in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar with the signing of Sheraton® Yangon Hotel, a new build property in the dynamic capital city. Owned by Family Business Group Hotel Limited, the milestone signing builds upon the Sheraton first mover advantage in the region, meets accelerating demand, and…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have recently announced its global powerhouse Sheraton® brand has returned to Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro’s exclusive modern enclave, featuring some of the city’s best beaches and future home of the 2016 Rio Olympics. With the opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel today, Starwood now has two distinct Sheraton hotels covering…

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the official opening of Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan. Owned by Katara Hospitality, this Milanese landmark recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the hotel is…

Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. eco-innovation lab, has recently announced a collaboration with Sistine Solar, Inc.— a company that uses innovative design to change the way the world thinks about solar power — to produce a one-of-a-kind solar canopy for the Element brand. Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport will début a nature-themed, custom designed charging station that…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Westin Jekyll Island, a 200-room, convention-class, beachfront hotel on Georgia’s acclaimed barrier island. The five-story, U-shaped, beachfront hotel was designed by LLW Architects of Memphis, Tenn., to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, (LEED) Silver specifications and minimize the hotel’s impact on the barrier island’s sensitive surroundings.…

For the last fifteen years HotelDesigns has travelled the world looking at hotels – over 300 having been visited and critiqued through these pages. Almost all have been personally visited by yours truly, and for years I have criticised hotels for their lack of understanding of luxury and for their, in my view foolish, focus on the 34 – 44…

Located just minutes from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) and the legendary “Las Vegas Strip,” Four Points by Sheraton Las Vegas East has recently opened with stylish and comfortable design for the smart traveller. “We are delighted to introduce our fast-growing Four Points brand to the lively city of Las Vegas,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Speciality…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto. Located in the Arashiyama district in the western part of Kyoto, Suiran is situated on the riverside with sweeping views of the Arashiyama hills, a National Historic Site, and Place of Scenic Beauty, which is home to the famed Bamboo Grove. The residential…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the début of its Element brand in North Dakota. Owned and managed by StaySharpe Hotels, the new Element hotel offers smart, sustainable lodging for eco-conscious travellers with 130 light-filled rooms and an atmosphere designed to fuel a life in balance and on the move. Element Fargo is ideally situated across from…

Jumeirah Group has signed a management agreement with Targets Investment Turizm Isletmeleri AS to operate a luxury hotel in Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean coast.Following the signing of the agreement, the hotel formerly known as the Golden Savoy will be operated under the Jumeirah brand as Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Hotel, Turkey with an official opening scheduled for 1st May 2015. The…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Sheraton® Samui Resort, underscoring the brand’s expansion in Thailand and building upon 2014’s global growth momentum. Owned by TCC Hotels Group, a member of the TCC Land Group, Sheraton Samui is a conversion hotel that features 141-rooms situated on the beautiful Chaweng Noi Beach on the island of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced that its game-changing Aloft brand has arrived in New Orleans, following the completion of an adaptive re-use project that transformed a historic building in the city’s Central Business District. The hotel is controlled by 225 Baronne Complex Subtenant, LLC, an affiliate of HRI Properties, LLC, and managed by HRI Lodging, LLC, Aloft…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has announced the opening of the Sheraton McKinney Hotel and Conference Center in McKinney, Texas. Owned by Gateway Hotel One, Ltd., the hotel offers 186 guest rooms and suites, ample meeting facilities and all of Sheraton’s signature services and amenities. The property will celebrate its opening today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and private reception…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the signing Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta with PT Umah Benesari. Located in the suburb of Kuta, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of Bali, the new-build hotel is scheduled to open in May 2015. Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta joins Starwood’s already dynamic and robust portfolio…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the launch of its game-changing Aloft® brand in Detroit, following the completion of an adaptive re-use project that has transformed the historic David Whitney building. Located at One Park Avenue, Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney features 136 spacious, loft-like rooms, forward-thinking design and an energetic, social atmosphere – all at an affordable…

W® Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has debuted in Colombia with the unveiling of W Bogota. The new hotel electrifies Bogota’s hospitality scene by mixing the W brand’s 24/7 attitude, distinct interpretation of modern luxury, and unprecedented insider access to what’s new and next in design, fashion and music in South America’s new capital of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced it will expand its portfolio in Egypt with the new Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort & Spa, marking the entry of the Westin brand to the Soma Bay peninsula, Red Sea and the first operating Westin Hotel in Egypt. The agreement with Cascades Hotel Company Soma Bay, marks the conversion of the…

Accelerating growth in markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Element Vancouver Metrotown – the second Element hotel to open in Canada. Owned by Bosa Properties and managed by Atlific Hotels, Element Vancouver Metrotown is part of Bosa’s new Sovereign building, the tallest tower in Burnaby, British Columbia. Offering picturesque views of the North…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph. The highly anticipated new hotel opens in Downtown Columbus at 620 North High Street, in the vibrant Short North Arts District. Owned and developed by The Pizzuti Companies and managed by Wischermann Partners, the new 10 story hotel has been designed by renowned Miami-based…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace in April 2015 following an extensive restoration. Idyllically situated atop a private island in the heart of the Venice lagoon, the enchanting Venetian retreat will join Starwood’s impressive portfolio of nine luxury hotels in Italy. Owned by the Turkish Permak Group, The…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently unveiled Le Méridien New Orleans, following a comprehensive $29 million transformation. The newly renovated hotel features 410 fully redesigned guestrooms, including 22 suites; three new food and beverage outlets, including a new destination restaurant; and the addition of 1,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The renovation of Le Méridien…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Le Méridien Charlotte, following a multimillion dollar transformation. Le Méridien Charlotte is within walking distance of Charlotte’s Uptown Business District, which is home to North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Discovery Place, Charlotte Aquatic Center the Charlotte Convention Center, Time Warner Arena and Bank of America Stadium (home of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement with Bari Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG to open the first Element hotel in The Netherlands. Offering bright, modern design and green-minded sensibilities, Element Amsterdam will offer both business and leisure travellers a bright, stylish atmosphere to fuel a life in balance and on the move. An adaptive re-use project,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced its rapidly expanding Aloft brand will soon debut in Columbia, South Carolina. Aloft Columbia Downtown is scheduled to open in January 2016 in The Vista, the city’s recently revitalized epicenter for the arts, entertainment, shopping and dining. Owned by Lady Vista, LLC, and managed by Lexington Hospitality, the new Aloft hotel will…

W® Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, has announced the highly anticipated opening of W Beijing – Chang’an. With a sensory-rich contemporary design inspired by Beijing’s storied traditions, the hotel brings the W brand’s distinct interpretation of modern luxury, including its 24/7 vibrant energy, cutting edge design, and Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy to China’s capital. Owned by…

JLL’s latest quarterly figures on London and regional UK hotel investment trends, shows that there has been a 278 per cent increase in investment into the sector compared to Q3 2013 last year and that North American money is leading the investment charge. Year to date figures are also up on last year with a 29 per cent increase in…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced that its leading-edge Aloft brand will debut in New Orleans in 2015, following the completion of an adaptive re-use project. The historic building, located at 225 Baronne Street, will be transformed into a sleek new Aloft Hotel in the city’s central business district. Owned by 225 Baronne Complex LLC, an entity of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced that it will launch the W brand in Marrakech in 2017 with the opening of W Marrakech. Owned by Morocco-based Menatlas 14 S.A., the 148-room hotel will be located in the city’s dynamic Hivernage district. Ideally located between the historic Medina and Guéliz, the city’s modern new town, W Marrakech will…

The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. Owned by the Dalian Yifang Group and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first hotel in Liaoning, China offering the brand’s signature concierge service and indigenous cultural experiences in a…

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced that its W Hotels brand will debut its third hotel in Thailand with W Retreat Phuket – Phang Nga Bay. Scheduled to open in January 2018, the W Retreat is owned by Dr. Wutthisak Limphanit, Thailand’s renowned medical doctor and skincare entrepreneur. With the surge of luxury travelers…

St. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has recently announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chengdu. Debuting exactly 110 years after the first St. Regis hotel in New York City opened its doors in 1904, The St. Regis Chengdu continues the legacy of the luxury brand thoughtfully built for a new…

Jumeirah, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has revealed plans to launch a new contemporary lifestyle brand. The new brand, which is called VENU, is designed to appeal to the modern traveller whose expectations revolve around their own lifestyle – clean, contemporary, cool and effortless. To mark the launch of VENU, the company is revealing…

From IncentiveWorks in Toronto, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has recently announced that it will embark on a $90 million renovation of the Sheraton Centre Toronto, resulting in a floor-to-ceiling transformation of the hotel’s 1,371 guest rooms and suites. The revival of the Canadian flagship Sheraton property will begin in early November bringing a fresh look to guest rooms…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, a Rockbridge Portfolio property, following a $25 million transformation. Managed by Wischermann Partners Inc., Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center provides a new lens on Western Chicago’s sophisticated Oak Brook area, home to a multitude of upscale shopping and dining options as…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced it has expanded its resorts portfolio with the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji. Owned by local Fijian proprietary company, Ritam Investments Ltd, part of the P Meghji Group, the previously independent resort underwent an extensive $18.5 million renovation and conversion project prior to raising the Sheraton flag. The…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its trailblazing Element brand is headed to Syracuse, New York. Element Syracuse Inner Harbor will open in early 2018 as part of a massive waterfront redevelopment project along the former Barge Canal. Element Syracuse Inner Harbor will be located adjacent to Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor, which is set to open…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of an extensive multi-million dollar renovation of the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The hotel now showcases a transformed 450 deluxe guest rooms in addition to enhancements to the public areas of the hotel, most notably a new look for the hotel restaurant – Café Apropos and a new spa Green Tangerine.Located in the…

Accelerating growth in markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans for a dual-branded hotel development in Columbus, Ohio, featuring its popular Aloft and Element brands. Owned by Indus Hotels, the 136-room Aloft Columbus and 123-room Element Columbus will be ideally located adjacent to The Ohio State University, just minutes from downtown Columbus. Marking the début of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park in the city’s hot new hi tech hub. Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park marks the second Aloft Hotel in Bengaluru. Managed by Starwood, the hotel is owned by the Prestige Group, a leading real estate developer in India with a diversified portfolio of hospitality,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently unveiled designs for Le Méridien New Orleans, a milestone as the French-born brand prepares to return to the Crescent City by end of year. As part of the strategic conversion plan of the former W New Orleans, the property has now transitioned to the Hotel New Orleans Downtown for the remainder of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced the opening of Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center, near Brazil’s northeast region of Recife. Sheraton Reserva do Paiva was developed by the Portuguese group Promovalor and Brazilian group Odebrecht Realizações Imobiliárias under a long-term management contract with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. It is the first international upper-upscale hotel in…

W Hotels Worldwide and Chesapeake Lodging Trust has unveiled the full-scale, $38 million renovation of W Chicago – Lakeshore, which combines the energy of the ‘Windy City’ with the glittering waters of Lake Michigan. The only hotel located on iconic Lake Shore Drive in the heart of the city, W Chicago – Lakeshore has transformed all 520 guestrooms and its…

The Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons, the first globally branded hotel in more than a decade to enter Ljubljana, is officially open as of the 18th June. Following an extensive renovation, the hotel features refreshed guest rooms, a new lobby/bar area and updated fitness centre. Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons is conveniently located 20 minutes from the national…