Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem is scheduled to open in Q2 2016 with 1,139 rooms,
Starwood signs SLS Las Vegas to Tribute Portfolio
Three distinct hotel towers encompassing more than 1,600 guestrooms and suites will be branded by the end of this year under Starwood’s recently launched Tribute Portfolio, while the 289-room “LUX Tower” will be converted to a W Hotel upon completion of a renovation in 2016.
St. Regis Shanghai Jingan set to open in 2017
Slated to open as part of a new mixed-use development, the St. Regis Shanghai Jingan will offer 480 guestrooms, including 41 suites and 47 residences.
Starwood hires to open three hotels in Al Habtoor City, Dubai
This announced core team will be joined by over 2,000 associates, representing over 60 nationalities, once all three hotels are operational.
Anna MacDiarmid named General Manager of W Fort Lauderdale
A a 30+ year veteran of the Starwood brand, MacDiarmid most recently held the role of GM at the W New York, the first W Hotel to ever open its doors.
Tribute Portfolio adds of Avenue of the Arts Hotel Costa Mesa
The 238-room hotel is set to undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade, debuting completely renovated rooms by the time of its opening in spring 2016.
David Cronin named complex General Manager of W Minneapolis – The Foshay and Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis
Having previously worked at top Marriott resorts across the United States, Cronin most recently served as the General Manager of Miami’s Stanton South Beach, where he led a $20 million renovation and rebranding project.
Nathalie Urban appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
Nathalie Urban’s most recent post was at Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort and prior to that, she held management positions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts EAME Divisional Marketing Center in Switzerland, and Hyatt Regency La Manga in Spain, among others.
The Luxury Collection’s The Palace Hotel celebrates major renovation
The San Francisco icon gleams anew following a year-long $40 million renovation.
Starwood Preferred Guest reveals the 2015 Member Favorites winners
SPG also reveals the top destinations for the world’s elite travelers, while identifying emerging global hot spots that are becoming the next best place to discover.