Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) oggi ha comunicato al pubblico il conseguimento di ottimi risultati economici relativi al secondo trimestre del 2007. Per i dettagli fare clic qui.

Le restrizioni sui nuovi passaporti sono diminuite, quindi anche voi potete rilassarvi.  Per celebrare la sospensione di quest’estate dei requisiti sui passaporti per Canada, Caraibi e Messico, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. sta offrendo grandi promozioni per molti hotel e resort in quelle destinazioni.

Sull’onda del suo successo da record del 2006, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. oggi annuncia che anticiperà il compimento di 200 nuovi accordi e aprirà più di 80 nuovi hotel nel 2007, raddoppiando quasi il numero di proprietà che la società ha inaugurato lo scorso anno.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) oggi ha comunicato al pubblico il conseguimento di ottimi risultati economici relativi al primo trimestre del 2007. Per i dettagli fare clic qui.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. e il programma Starwood Preferred Guest®, pluripremiato nel settore dell’industria alberghiera, introduce un nuovo sito di aste on-line in cui i membri possono utilizzare gli Starpoints® per fare offerte e conquistare la possibilità di vivere un’esperienza irripetibile.

Four Points by Sheraton e Westin Hotel and Residences soddisferanno la crescente domanda alberghiera nella dinamica comunità di West Houston a Memorial City.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. e Special Olympics hanno annunciato oggi il lancio di una partnership internazionale di tre anni che nomina Starwood Hotels come sponsor esclusivo per hotel delle Special Olympics e dei World Summer Games delle Special Olympics 2007 a Shanghai in Cina.

American Express Company e Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.hanno annuciato oggi il lancio della carta di credito aziendale Starwood Preferred Guest® per i proprietari di piccole aziende e la carta di credito Starwood Preferred Guest® valorizzata per i consumatori. I titolari della carta possono trarre vantaggio dai grandi vantaggi e ricchi premi ed è più semplice che mai per i consumatori, e adesso anche per i proprietari di piccole aziende, ottenere pernottamenti gratuiti presso gli oltre 825 hotel e resort Starwood in tutto il mondo e voli premio con oltre 30 partner di compagnie aeree.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. organizza un’asta benefica mondiale on-line della durata di una settimana, ospitata da Yahoo!, per aiutare i membri dello staff Starwood colpiti dall’uragano Katrina a New Orleans. L’asta inizierà alle 12:01, EDT, giovedì 20 ottobre all’indirizzo .www.StarwoodKatrinaAuction.com e metterà in palio pacchetti per lune di miele, centri termali e campi da golf dal catalogo internazionale degli hotel Starwood e moltissimi altri premi, messi a disposizione dalle aziende che collaborano con Starwood, fra cui gadget sportivi, regali speciali e apparecchi elettronici dell’ultima generazione.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ha annunciato oggi che lo Sheraton Yankee Clipper ha riaperto mercoledì 2 novembre: ora tutti i quattordici hotel Starwood della Florida del sud hanno riaperto e sono pronti a ricevere gli ospiti a dieci giorni dall’arrivo dell’uragano Wilma sulle coste della Florida.

Starwood Preferred Guest, il programma fedeltà di Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., regala un premio una tantum di 500 Starpoints® ai membri che effettuano un versamento di 50 USD o più alla Croce Rossa o allo Starwood Hurricane Relief Fund.

Sin dal 1999, i viaggiatori frequenti hanno assegnato a Starwood Preferred Guest la palma di miglior programma fedeltà dell’industria turistica: oggi il programma che si segnalò per l’abolizione delle date non disponibili si è nuovamente confermato ai vertici!  Ieri sera Starwood Preferred Guest è stato votato ancora una volta come programma dell’anno sia per l’America sia a livello internazionale, durante il 17° Freddie Awards annuale, uno dei premi più prestigiosi nell’industria del turismo.

Dal Marocco alle Maldive e dalla Cina al Cile, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. aprirà oltre 70 nuovi hotel nel 2005 e 2006, in destinazioni scelte in tutto il mondo. Quasi metà di questi nuovi hotel è al di fuori degli Stati Uniti, segnando così un periodo eccezionale per lo sviluppo globale del colosso alberghiero.

Ecco che arriva la sposa e alla sua destra dietro di lei, schiere di invitati al matrimonio provenienti da fuori città, in cerca di un posto dove soggiornare. Quest’anno oltre due milioni di coppie si fidanzeranno e inizierà lo stressante compito di dover programmare un matrimonio perfetto, tra cui le sistemazioni alberghiere per gli invitati. Per rendere il processo di pianificazione delle nozze più facile, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ha creato una soluzione di prenotazione senza alcuno stress per gli sposi di oggi.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ha raggiunto il traguardo di 51 dei suoi hotel e resort inseriti nelle prestigiose Gold List e Gold List Reserve di Condé Nast Traveler, nell’edizione di gennaio 2005.

Oggi i membri del programma Starwood Preferred Guest possono guadagnare migliaia di Starpoint grazie a un accordo con Awards for Mortgage and Real Estate™, un’azienda che distribuisce premi ai clienti che acquistano, vendono o ipotecano una casa, oppure utilizzano i servizi di aziende di traslochi. I membri del programma fedeltà numero uno al mondo nel settore alberghiero possono guadagnare migliaia di Starpoint nel momento in cui si assicurano tassi competitivi sui mutui e sulle ipoteche immobiliari o utilizzano altri servizi correlati all’acquisto di una casa.

18 maggio 2004 - Starwood Preferred Guest oggi ha inaugurato il nuovo e migliorato sito web SPG.com. Completamente riprogettato, questo sito pluripremiato ora permette ai membri di cercare, individuare e prenotare le offerte ai prezzi migliori con una rapidità e una facilità mai raggiunte prima d’ora

17 maggio 2004 - Lavorando in esclusiva con WeddingChannel.com, il sito web per matrimoni N°1, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. offre alle coppie la possibilità di prenotare la luna di miele presso i suoi hotel e resort.

30 aprile 2004 – Per il quinto anno consecutivo Starwood Preferred Guest è stato nominato programma dell’anno, oltre ad avere conquistato altri dieci premi, in occasione della sedicesima edizione dei Freddie Awards, uno dei più prestigiosi riconoscimenti nell’industria turistica.

29 ottobre 2003 - A partire da oggi, gli iscritti al programma Starwood Preferred Guest® possono acquistare Starpoints® per soli 25 dollari per 500 Starpoint tramite il Piano di acquisto Starpoint. Inoltre, tutti gli acquisti effettuati entro la fine del 2003 riceveranno un bonus Starpoint del 25%.

14 ottobre 2003 - Nell'ambito della nuova alleanza strategica avvenuta alla celebrazione del 50° compleanno di SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. e Sports Illustrated hanno introdotto questa settimana i concorsi "Stato del gioco Starwood", un’eccezionale promozione online per i membri del famoso programma di fidelizzazione della clientela Starwood, Starwood Preferred Guest® e dei tifosi sportivi di tutta la nazione.

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.

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., 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., 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.

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

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 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 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.

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

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.

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

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™.

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.

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.

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., 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.

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.

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.

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

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”.

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., is encouraging and rewarding travel with the launch of its richest promotion yet – SPG Free Weekends.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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., 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. 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.

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. (NYSE: HOT) today reported third quarter 2009 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

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 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.

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.

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., 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.

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.

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. (NYSE: HOT) today reported second quarter 2009 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

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

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. 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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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., 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. (NYSE: HOT) today reported second quarter 2008 financial results to the public. For details, please click here.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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., today announced the opening of a newly constructed Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Lévis, Québec.

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