Cornelius will raise awareness about Starwood’s properties in Queensland and Western Australia and drive Starwood’s performance, revenue and position across these regions.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts cut water, energy and emissions
Low-cost, foundational initiatives such as installing LED lighting and low-flow faucets are projected to save US$1 billion across the portfolio in less than 10 years.
Wolf-Alvaro Rautenberg named GM of The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing
Just prior to The Grand Mansion, Rautenberg served as General Manager of The Westin Hotel Wuhan and, prior to that, The Westin Hotel Fuzhou.
Starwood invests $300 million in North America to make The Luxury Collection largest luxury brand
Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
Dual-branded W and Element Hotels under construction in Philadelphia
Combined, the W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia can operate jointly as a 755 room headquarters hotel, ideal for conventions and group business due to its proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Starwood to offer mobile event apps at properties worldwide
With a customizable app from CrowdCompass by Cvent, attendees can view real-time content like event agendas, speaker bios, presentations and property information from their mobile device.
North American market and Specialty Select brands biggest drivers of Starwood’s growth
Development highlights include a 30% increase in deal signings for Starwood’s Specialty Select brands, Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton, which together account for more than three-quarters of North America signings year-to-date.
The Luxury Collection celebrates Grand Opening of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan
Excelsior Hotel Gallia comprises two buildings – the fully restored historic palace and a new modern wing with a façade that resembles a delicate steel and glass curtain.
Amy Bunting new Regional Director of Human Resources for Starwood Pacific Region
Bunting will be responsible for all aspects of human resource management at Sheraton on the Park and overseeing 18 operating hotels and six hotels under development in the Pacific Region.
Aloft coming to Sydney CBD
Set to open in November 2016, the 136-room Aloft Sydney Pitt Street will be located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant “Koreatown” district, close to the city’s business center and transportation network.
