Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor boasts a whole new look, after completing a more than $2.5 million renovation in May 2009.  The hotel now offers a refurbished lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and conference center as part of the Four Points by Sheraton global revitalization campaign.

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

Starwood Preferred Guest® is the first and only hotel loyalty program to offer members flight redemption on more than 350 airlines with no blackouts. And today, SPG announces the launch of an enhanced Website that features new online search and redemption options to make booking flights even easier.

Located in Bangor, Maine, the property made significant upgrades to its lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and exterior as part of the Four Points by Sheraton global revitalization campaign.

Four Points by Sheraton York is boasting a whole new look, thanks to a recently completed comprehensive $15 million renovation.

Paradise is within reach, thanks to an exciting new promotion announced today by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® program.

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

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest – an event which also marks the launch of the brand’s first prototype hotel and the company’s 450^th hotel in the United States.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and PepsiCo. Inc., joined forces today to offer meeting planners unprecedented savings for their meetings and events and a unique opportunity to give back to the community.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces that as part of its new partnership with Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company, it has been named “Proud Sponsor” of the Jonas Brothers 2009 summer concert tour.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces that its rapidly expanding Four Points by Sheraton brand is in the final stages of a comprehensive, global rejuvenation campaign.

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

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces it remains on-track on its journey to open its 1,000^th hotel and resort this year. Contributing to the company’s growth is its best-in-class Specialty Select Group, which is comprised of three distinct select service brands – Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton.

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

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.

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

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

From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces it will open its 1000^th 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.

To kick-off its 10^th 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 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.

Forget the champagne - beer will be flowing this holiday season instead as people plan on spending less on entertaining and cocktails according to a new study by Four Points by Sheraton.

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 & 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 Family^TM Resort locations flying the Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brand flags across North America.

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™.

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 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 Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announced plans to open a Four Points® by Sheraton hotel in El Paso, Texas.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village, the area’s first newly constructed, moderately priced hotel.

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 Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it is restructuring its Senior Leadership Team to streamline management and better position the Company for long-term growth.

Following the success of the brand’s portfolio of 10 hotels in Asia Pacific, Four Points by Sheraton today announced the opening of its first hotel in Northern China – the Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian.

Four Points by Sheraton today announced Simple Pleasures and smiles for sale on the brand’s newly designed retail web site - fourpoints.com/store.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces the grand opening of a newly constructed Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia.

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 100^th hotel in the area.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announced the opening of a newly constructed Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Lévis, Québec.

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

Forget the filing and faxing, the Four Points by Sheraton’s First Ever Best Brews intern is going to spend his summer tasting and toasting!  Four Points by Sheraton Hotels today announced Dan Suarez as the lucky lager who snagged “the” summer dream job – learning about beer and helping Four Points hotels cultivate their Best Brews offerings.

Primaries and Super delegates are taking a back seat for sud sippers around the globe as the end of voting for the Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews Intern draws to a close. Who will snag “the” summer dream job?

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 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.

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.

Starwood Preferred Guest took home ten awards at the 20^th 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 Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the opening of a new Four Points® by Sheraton in Tempe, Arizona in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

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

What do a former NFL player, MIT student, a member of the Blue Man Group, a Central Park Landscaper and a talk show host have in common?  They are all vying to become the Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews Summer Intern!

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.

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.

Four Points by Sheraton, the fast-growing select serve hotel brand operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is accelerating its expansion in Asia Pacific.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the opening of the new Four Points® by Sheraton Houston, Memorial City, the brand’s second hotel in Houston, Texas. Owned by MertroNational Corporation, the 171-room hotel will offer guests the comforts they want and need while on the road including great beds, roomy showers and popular extras.

Corporate America was changed forever a year ago when Four Points by Sheraton appointed the world’s first-ever Chief Beer Officer (CBO), Scott Kerkmans. After a year in office the resident CBO has realized that a dream job can come with a nightmare work load. Scott is seeking a little sudsy help by kicking off a world wide search for a Best Brews Summer intern.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that its Sheraton® and Four Points® by Sheraton hotel brands will implement a smoke-free policy at more than 300 hotels and resorts throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada.

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

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.

Four Points is appointing “Pie-lots” to distribute thousands of slices of pie to travelers at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

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

Beer in the boardroom – Corporate America was changed forever nearly six months ago when Four Points by Sheraton appointed the world’s first-ever Chief Beer Officer^SM (CBO), Scott Kerkmans.

This Halloween, Four Points by Sheraton properties across the country will unveil their First Annual Four Points by Sheraton Halloween Costume Drive.  From October 8th to the 28th, participating Four Points' hotels will house “costume closets” where guests, hotel staff and the community can drop off new costumes to be donated to local children’s hospitals.

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 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.

Four Points by Sheraton is picking up even more momentum in Asia Pacific, announcing three new hotels in the region. In a noteworthy first, Four Points by Sheraton recently announced plans for its first hotel in Tibet, known as the “Roof of the World” for its high elevations. Four Points by Sheraton is also opening two new hotels in China – Four Points by Sheraton Lianyungang and Four Points by Sheraton Sanya Bay.

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

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.

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.

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

Who said drinking beer wouldn’t get you anywhere? Starting today, CEO's and COO's will have to step aside and make room in the executive suite for its newest chief as Scott Kerkmans, Four Points by Sheraton's new Chief Beer Officer [CBO], starts his job - and the day's trading - by ringing The Opening Bell(SM) at the NYSE.

The Four Points by Sheraton brand is the official hotel sponsor of National Napping Day, which was created by Boston University Professor William A. Anthony**, Ph.D. and his wife Camille Anthony, president of The Napping Company, in 1999.

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.

Four Points by Sheraton announced today that Four ale aficionados have been tapped to compete for the coveted position of Chief Beer Officer (CBO).  Though the four finalists successfully beat out over 7,000 applicants to reach this point, they now have only two weeks to show Four Points – and the beer loving public – that they are ready to be the world’s first-ever CBO and take their seat in the “executive suite”.

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

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.

In celebration of the simple pleasure of a perfectly poured glass of beer and the launch of its Best Brews program, Four Points by Sheraton hotels today officially kicked-off its Chief Beer Officer (CBO) executive search and began making room in the executive suite for its newest chief.

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 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.

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 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®.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.