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Error page exception

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Original Exception:

Error Message: JSPG0036E: Failed to find resource /fourpoints/common/components/primaryNav.jsp
Error Code: 404
Target Servlet: /fourpoints/common/components/primaryNav.jsp
Error Stack:
java.io.FileNotFoundException: JSPG0036E: Failed to find resource /fourpoints/common/components/primaryNav.jsp
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.findWrapper(AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.java:308)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.handleRequest(AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.java:281)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.include(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:639)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.JspRuntimeLibrary.include(JspRuntimeLibrary.java:1042)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.JspRuntimeLibrary.include(JspRuntimeLibrary.java:1005)
     at com.ibm._jsp._interior_5F_header._jspService(_interior_5F_header.java:111)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.runtime.HttpJspBase.service(HttpJspBase.java:87)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.wsspi.webcontainer.servlet.GenericServletWrapper.handleRequest(GenericServletWrapper.java:122)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.handleRequest(AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.java:226)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.include(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:639)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.JspRuntimeLibrary.include(JspRuntimeLibrary.java:1042)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.PageContextImpl.include(PageContextImpl.java:484)
     at org.apache.struts.tiles.TilesUtilImpl.doInclude(TilesUtilImpl.java:137)
     at org.apache.struts.tiles.TilesUtil.doInclude(TilesUtil.java:177)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag.doInclude(InsertTag.java:756)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag$InsertHandler.doEndTag(InsertTag.java:881)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag.doEndTag(InsertTag.java:473)
     at com.ibm._jsp._layout1._jspx_meth_tiles_insert_0(_layout1.java:325)
     at com.ibm._jsp._layout1._jspService(_layout1.java:182)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.runtime.HttpJspBase.service(HttpJspBase.java:87)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.wsspi.webcontainer.servlet.GenericServletWrapper.handleRequest(GenericServletWrapper.java:122)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.handleRequest(AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.java:226)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.forward(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:321)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.forwardRequest(ControllerServlet.java:88)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.processRequest(ControllerServlet.java:269)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.doGet(ControllerServlet.java:139)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:743)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.forward(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:321)
     at com.starwood.filter.MVCFilter.processRequest(MVCFilter.java:370)
     at com.starwood.filter.MVCFilter.doGet(MVCFilter.java:80)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:743)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.ThreadLocalCacheFilter.doFilter(ThreadLocalCacheFilter.java:45)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at org.tuckey.web.filters.urlrewrite.UrlRewriteFilter.doFilter(UrlRewriteFilter.java:738)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.valhalla.security.SecurityFilter.doFilter(SecurityFilter.java:43)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.handleRequest(WebApp.java:3440)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebGroup.handleRequest(WebGroup.java:267)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.WebContainer.handleRequest(WebContainer.java:815)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.WebContainer.handleRequest(WebContainer.java:1461)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.channel.WCChannelLink.ready(WCChannelLink.java:118)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.handleDiscrimination(HttpInboundLink.java:458)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.handleNewInformation(HttpInboundLink.java:387)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpICLReadCallback.complete(HttpICLReadCallback.java:102)
     at com.ibm.ws.tcp.channel.impl.AioReadCompletionListener.futureCompleted(AioReadCompletionListener.java:165)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AbstractAsyncFuture.invokeCallback(AbstractAsyncFuture.java:217)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AsyncChannelFuture.fireCompletionActions(AsyncChannelFuture.java:161)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AsyncFuture.completed(AsyncFuture.java:136)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler.complete(ResultHandler.java:195)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler.runEventProcessingLoop(ResultHandler.java:743)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler$2.run(ResultHandler.java:873)
     at com.ibm.ws.util.ThreadPool$Worker.run(ThreadPool.java:1473)
    


Error Page Exception:

Error Message: JSPG0036E: Failed to find resource /fourpoints/homepage/search_home.jsp
Error Code: 404
Target Servlet: /fourpoints/homepage/search_home.jsp
Error Stack:
java.io.FileNotFoundException: JSPG0036E: Failed to find resource /fourpoints/homepage/search_home.jsp
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.findWrapper(AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.java:308)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.handleRequest(AbstractJSPExtensionProcessor.java:281)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.include(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:639)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.JspRuntimeLibrary.include(JspRuntimeLibrary.java:1042)
     at org.apache.jasper.runtime.PageContextImpl.include(PageContextImpl.java:484)
     at org.apache.struts.tiles.TilesUtilImpl.doInclude(TilesUtilImpl.java:137)
     at org.apache.struts.tiles.TilesUtil.doInclude(TilesUtil.java:177)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag.doInclude(InsertTag.java:756)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag$InsertHandler.doEndTag(InsertTag.java:881)
     at org.apache.struts.taglib.tiles.InsertTag.doEndTag(InsertTag.java:473)
     at com.ibm._jsp._layout1._jspx_meth_tiles_insert_1(_layout1.java:371)
     at com.ibm._jsp._layout1._jspService(_layout1.java:189)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.runtime.HttpJspBase.service(HttpJspBase.java:87)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.wsspi.webcontainer.servlet.GenericServletWrapper.handleRequest(GenericServletWrapper.java:122)
     at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.handleRequest(AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.java:226)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.forward(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:321)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.forwardRequest(ControllerServlet.java:88)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.processRequest(ControllerServlet.java:269)
     at com.digitas.mvcservlet.ControllerServlet.doGet(ControllerServlet.java:139)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:743)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebAppRequestDispatcher.forward(WebAppRequestDispatcher.java:321)
     at com.starwood.filter.MVCFilter.processRequest(MVCFilter.java:370)
     at com.starwood.filter.MVCFilter.doGet(MVCFilter.java:80)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:743)
     at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:856)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1095)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.service(ServletWrapper.java:1036)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:145)
     at com.starwood.filter.CareersRedirectFilter.doFilter(CareersRedirectFilter.java:81)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.doFilter(PropertyUrlRedirectFilter.java:91)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.BookingSessionFilter.doFilter(BookingSessionFilter.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.filter.ThreadLocalCacheFilter.doFilter(ThreadLocalCacheFilter.java:45)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at org.tuckey.web.filters.urlrewrite.UrlRewriteFilter.doFilter(UrlRewriteFilter.java:738)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.starwood.valhalla.security.SecurityFilter.doFilter(SecurityFilter.java:43)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.FilterInstanceWrapper.doFilter(FilterInstanceWrapper.java:190)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain.doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:130)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterChain._doFilter(WebAppFilterChain.java:87)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:832)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.doFilter(WebAppFilterManager.java:679)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:565)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper.handleRequest(ServletWrapper.java:478)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.handleRequest(WebApp.java:3440)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebGroup.handleRequest(WebGroup.java:267)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.WebContainer.handleRequest(WebContainer.java:815)
     at com.ibm.ws.wswebcontainer.WebContainer.handleRequest(WebContainer.java:1461)
     at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.channel.WCChannelLink.ready(WCChannelLink.java:118)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.handleDiscrimination(HttpInboundLink.java:458)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.handleNewInformation(HttpInboundLink.java:387)
     at com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpICLReadCallback.complete(HttpICLReadCallback.java:102)
     at com.ibm.ws.tcp.channel.impl.AioReadCompletionListener.futureCompleted(AioReadCompletionListener.java:165)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AbstractAsyncFuture.invokeCallback(AbstractAsyncFuture.java:217)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AsyncChannelFuture.fireCompletionActions(AsyncChannelFuture.java:161)
     at com.ibm.io.async.AsyncFuture.completed(AsyncFuture.java:136)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler.complete(ResultHandler.java:195)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler.runEventProcessingLoop(ResultHandler.java:743)
     at com.ibm.io.async.ResultHandler$2.run(ResultHandler.java:873)
     at com.ibm.ws.util.ThreadPool$Worker.run(ThreadPool.java:1473)
    

Four Points by Sheraton News

Interested in learning about the most up-to-date events in the world of Four Points? Check out the news items below or contact us:

Stacy Trevino, Starwood Hotels Public Relations
914-640-8513 or stacy.trevino@starwoodhotels.com

To view an entire article, just click on the item title.

Four Points Returns as Official Hotel Sponsor of Major League Soccer

Four Points by Sheraton and Major League Soccer today announced a partnership marking Four Points’ return as the official hotel brand of MLS.

Four Points By Sheraton Heads To Downtown Manhattan

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced plans to bring its fast-growing Four Points brand to the epicenter of New York City’s bustling downtown financial district.

Four Points by Sheraton Goes Green with New Florida Hotel

A new Four Points by Sheraton in Tallahassee is expected to become the brand’s first LEED-certified property, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced.

Starwood Hotels around The World Roll Out The Welcome Mat for Millions Of New Chinese Travelers

Starwood Personalized TravelTM Program Launches in Global Gateway Cities Catering to the Tastes and Preferences of the Outbound Chinese Traveler.

Starwood Fuels Summer Travel, Offering $40 Gas Card for Every Two-Night Stay at Aloft, Element, Or Four Points by Sheraton

With no relief in sight at the pump, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is fueling travel with a special offer that makes three of its most popular brands an even hotter value this summer.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia With Two New Hotels In Medina

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to further expand its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of two new hotels which will add more than 450 rooms to the city of Medina.

Starwood Hotels Relocates Global Headquarters to China for Unprecedented Month-Long Managerial Endeavor

CEO and Senior Management to Live and Work in Shanghai, Reflecting Company’s Global Evolution and Boom in China, Its Second Largest Market after U.S.

Starwood to Open One Hotel Every Two Weeks in China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is lengthening its long established lead as the largest high-end hotel operator in China with more than 70 existing hotels and a pipeline of over 90 new hotels.

Starwood On Track To Open 50th Hotel In India By 2012, Doubling Its Footprint In Two Years

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it will lengthen its lead with more four and five star hotels in India than any other hotel company with the opening of seven additional hotels in 2011 resulting in a total portfolio of 37 hotels in India by year’s end.

Starwood to Debut Its Four Points by Sheraton Brand In Spain Later This Year

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement with Amrey Hotels S.L. to operate a Four Points Hotel in Barcelona.

Propelled by Top Rankings From Travelers, Starwood’s Specialty Select Group Continues Fast-Paced Worldwide Expansion

Starwood’s Specialty Select Portfolio, Including Aloft, Element, and Four Points by Sheraton, Has Grown 67% in Last Three Years and Will Open over 30 Hotels in 2011

Most Outrageous Story-Telling Business Traveler Rewarded With $25,000 from Four Points by Sheraton

Road Warriors Share Unbelievable Business Tales Via Facebook Contest; Voters Can Also Win Two-Night Stay & $50 Beer Tab.

New York City Becomes First City in The World to Fly All Nine Starwood Brand Flags

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that New York City is the first, and only, city in the world to boast all nine of Starwood’s distinctive, global brands.

Power Play:  with Four Points by Sheraton Sweepstakes, Guests Can Score VIP Experience at 2011 AT&T Major League Soccer All-Star Game

A stay at Four Points by Sheraton this summer could score a VIP experience at the 2011 AT&T Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game with a hot new sweepstakes announced today.

Starwood Invites SPG Members to “Stay Three, Getaway Free”

For Every Three Stays From May 1-July 31, SPG Members Earn One Free Night Award to Redeem at Over 200 Starwood Resorts Worldwide Including Sheraton Fiji, The Royal Hawaiian, The St. Regis Punta Mita and More.

Littlest Guests Live Large with Starwood’s New Kids’ Dining Pass

Family Travel Gets More Appetizing as Starwood Resorts Launches First “SPG Kids Pass” Offering All-Inclusive Food and Beverage.

SPG + Foursquare = Free Nights And Starpoints

Beyond Badges, SPG Members can now collect Starpoints on foursquare.

Four Points by Sheraton to Debut in Peoria, Illinois

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria Opens in Summer 2011 in the Heart of Downtown, Near University, Shopping and Dining.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Debuts the Four Points by Sheraton Brand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to further expand its presence in the Arabian Gulf emirate of Sharjah with the opening of the 220-room Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah Hotel in 2013.

Starwood’s Fast-Growing Four Points Brand to Debut in the Dominican Republic

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today its fast-growing Four Points by Sheraton will debut in the Dominican Republic next winter.

Starwood to Reach 60th Hotel Milestone in Canada

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it will add two new hotels in Canada and open its 60th hotel in the market later this year.

Starwood Launches New Resorts Website Including First Starwood Preferred Guest Member-Generated Favorites List

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) program today announced the launch of spg.com/resorts, a new website to help travelers plan and purchase the perfect resort escape.

Starwood Hotels Hosts Top Global Customers in New York

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it is bringing top customers and hotels from around the world together at the kick-off of its Global Rendezvous meeting in New York City, which runs from today through May 11th.

Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor is Refreshed and Renovated

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.

Fast-Growing Four Points to Open Second Tucson Hotel to Business and Government Hub

Sunny Tucson will open a second Tucson hotel this month with a 150-room property just steps from Tucson International Airport.

Fast-Growing Four Points By Sheraton Soars In 2010, With Sixteen Properties On Three Continents Set To Debut

A billion-dollar rejuvenation continues to pay off for Four Points by Sheraton, which today unveiled a global pipeline that is set to ramp up its portfolio by 16 properties in 2010.

Four Points Kicks Off Sponsorship of Major League Soccer, Becoming Official Hotel of 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs

There’s a new player in the world of Major League Soccer:  Four Points by Sheraton.

Expanding In Six Countries on Three Continents, Sizzling Four Points Continues Expansion in Key Global Hubs

Four Points by Sheraton is proving that timeless, stylish comfort and great value translate around the world.

Four Points by Sheraton Brings Style and Comfort to Galveston, Texas

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Galveston, the brand's fifth hotel in Texas.

China Continues To Lead Starwood Preferred Guest® Program’s Global Growth

China continues to be the richest source of new, loyal travelers for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., according to an analysis on the enrollment and travel trends of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) members.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Vasant Prabhu Vice Chairman

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the company has named its Chief Financial Officer, Vasant Prabhu, Vice Chairman, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the company.

Starwood Gives Back With New Meetings Program

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and PepsiCo., Inc. (NYSE:PEP) have joined forces once again to launch a major initiative for meeting planners.

Starwood Hotels On Track To Grow Portfolio In India 60% By 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it is on track with plans to grow its existing portfolio of 26 hotels in India 60% by 2013.

Starwood Hotels And Resorts Launches Spg® Free Weekends

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the launch of SPG Free Weekends, giving travelers the opportunity to earn a Free Weekend Night Award for every three stays at a Starwood property.

Starwood Hotels Launches Global Holiday Sale

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the launch of a two-week global sale that gives travelers the chance to save up to 30% on best available rates this holiday season.

Starwood Hotels Launches “On Tour with SPG”

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® program today announce the global launch of On Tour with SPG.

For Travelers To Gulf Of Mexico Region, Starwood Launches Summer Offers Including up To Half Off Second Night And Beach Guarantee

A pair of offers from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. is making the Gulf of Mexico’s natural beauty and historic sites more accessible for leisure and business travelers this summer.

Starwood Hotels Set To Grow NYC Portfolio By 50%

Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc. announced that it will grow its New York City portfolio by 50% this year and open more hotels in New York in 2010 than any other city in the world.

Starwood Hotels Launches Global Social Media Scavenger Hunt For Free Weekends

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc is awarding hundreds of Free Weekend Nights through a global social media scavenger hunt that will lead travelers to properties across the globe.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Customer Service Now Using FaceTime

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced Starwood Preferred Guest members can now connect with the company's customerservice agents using FaceTime, Apple's video calling feature on iPhone 4, the new iPod touch and Macs.*

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches Collaborative Partnership With Conservation International Underscoring Commitment To Environmental Sustainability

Starwood Hotels & Resorts pays close attention on setting and achieving environmental performance goals and creating awareness around environmental issues.

Hundreds Of Starwood Hotels To Dim Lights For Earth Hour 2010, Sharing Environmental Awareness Message Worldwide

A leading light in hospitality is about to go dark.  But just for an hour – and for a good cause.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Ranks 19th On The 2010 Diversityinc Top 50 Companies For Diversity® List

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has been named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results.  A total of 449 companies participated this year, up 12 percent from last year.

Starwood Announces Plans To Add 50 New Hotels In Europe, Africa And The Middle East By 2012

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) division by 2012 and debuts Sheraton Brand in Slovak Republic.

Rejuvenated Four Points Sweeps Travel-Industry Survey,Earning Number-One Ranking for Select-Service Category

With Nearly 80% of Its Portfolio New or Updated, Sizzling Starwood Brand Wins Top Spot in “Business Travel News” Survey for the First Time

Starwood’s Select Service Hotels Top 200; Portfolio has Grown 56% in Last Three Years

Starwood’s select-service brands include Aloft, Element, and Four Points by Sheraton, whose distinct personalities have proved to be hits with travelers and Starwood partners alike.

At Four Points, Every Eligible Stay Will Earn One Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Through Exclusive Promotion

Every eligible stay at a Four Points by Sheraton hotel will earn one Southwest Rapid Rewards® credit through a promotion launched exclusively for members of Starwood Preferred Guest® and Southwest Rapid Rewards.

 

Four Points By Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside Earns Coveted “Florida Green Lodging” Accolade For “Green” Practices

With “green” practices that complement its spectacular natural waterfront setting, the Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside has earned a coveted place in the Florida Green Lodging Program.

New Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Opens in Saskatoon, Canada

Four Points by Sheraton Saskatoon brings great new stay option to prime location near the University and downtown.

Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach Boulevard in Mississippi Gulf Coast Tourism

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach Boulevard is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2010.

A Memphis Debut to Cheer about:  Fast-Growing Four PointsOpens First Hotel in the “Home of the Blues”

A Massive Hit with Travelers Worldwide, Four Points Brings Great Amenities and Honest Value to Busy East Memphis Corridor.

For Travelers To Gulf Of Mexico Region, Starwood Launches Summer Offers Including Up To Half Off Second Night And Beach Guarantee

A pair of offers from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. is making the Gulf of Mexico’s natural beauty and historic sites more accessible for leisure and business travelers this summer.

Four Points by Sheraton Prepares to Debut in Greater Nashville 

Four Points by Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood is scheduled to open in August 2011 just ten minutes from the heart of downtown Nashville

Popular Four Points by Sheraton to Gain Bigger Presence with New Builds

In a significant vote of confidence for India’s burgeoning travel market, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. which already boasts the largest upper-upscale and luxury Indian footprint of any U.S.-based hotel company – is launching a major expansion of its mid-market brands in the country.

Starwood Continues Expansion in India’s Mid-Market

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the signing of a Non-Exclusive Master Agreement with D.I.H (Cyprus) Limited (an affiliate of Duet India Hotels Ltd.) and JHM Interstate Hotels India Pvt. Ltd. 

Four Points by Sheraton Expands Presence in Oklahoma City

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Quail Springs, the brand’s second hotel in Oklahoma City.

Four Points By Sheraton To Expand In Indiana

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced plans to introduce its fast-growing Four Points brand to Indiana’s West Lafayette metro area.

A Departure from Worry:  Four Points by Sheraton LaxLets Guests Check in 24/7

Making travel through one of the world’s busiest airports a little less complicated, Four Points by Sheraton LAX is giving guests a new option to check in any time of the day or night – and stay for 24 hours.

Four Points By Sheraton New Orleans Airport And Biloxi Beach Boulevard Offer Reduced Rates, Complimentary Calls, And Free Breakfast

Responders working to clean up the Gulf of Mexico are getting some support – and gratitude – from the Four Points by Sheraton New Orleans Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach Boulevard.

Four Points Debuts in Bangkok, Bringing Great Rooms at Great Rates to Bustling Capital

With its first hotel in Thailand, Four Points by Sheraton is bringing its hugely popular promise of uncomplicated comfort and exceptional value to one of Asia’s commercial and cultural hubs.

Fast-Growing Four Points to Open Third Houston Hotel,Bringing Great Hotels and Great Rates to Business and Cultural Hub

Simple Pleasures, Like Great Craft Brews, Fresh Coffee, and Free Bottled Water, Have Made Four Points a Hit with Travelers Worldwide.

Breakfast For A Buck

Just because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, doesn’t mean it has to be the most expensive part of your trip. 

Billion Dollar Revitalization Pays Off for Four Points

With the opening of four new hotels across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s sizzling Four Points by Sheraton brand has topped a milestone 150 hotels, it was announced today.

Starwood Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

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

Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor is Refreshed and Renovated

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.

Four Points by Sheraton Opens 100th Hotel in North America

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario.  This property, located an hour west of Toronto, is the 100th Four Points by Sheraton to open in North America.

Four Points® By Sheraton Makes Landmark Entry In India

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces the debut of its Four Points by Sheraton brand in India.  Starwood recently opened the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi and has reached an agreement to open the Four Points by Sheraton, Jaipur City Square in October of 2009.

Spg Flights: Now Easier Than Ever To Search And Book

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.

Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport is Refreshed, Following $9 Million Renovation

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 Refreshes Look Following $15 Million Renovation

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

Starwood Preferred Guest® To Award Members Unlimited Opportunity To Earn Up To 1,000 Bonus Starpoints Per Stay

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 Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

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

Four Points by Sheraton Opens First Prototype Hotel

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 450th hotel in the United States.

Starwood Hotels Gives Meetings A Break

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 To Reward Preferred Guest Members With Access To Some Of Live Nation’s Hottest Summer Concerts

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.

Four Points by Sheraton Undergoes Significant Rejuvenation Portfolio-Wide

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 Slated to Open 80-100 Hotels in 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces it expects to open another 80-100 high quality new-build and conversion hotels in 2010, coming off of the 83 opened and 77 new deals signed in 2009.

Starwood Hotels Gives Guests Who Stay More Nights, More Rewards

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is keeping its New Year’s resolution to provide guests even more opportunities and rewards for travel in 2010.

Starwood Auction Offers Insider Access To The Hottest Events Money Can’t Buy

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its award-winning loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) invites members to come behind the velvet rope at this season’s hottest events – all without spending a cent. 

Starwood Prices $500 Million Debt Offering

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 Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

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

Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton Experience Quality Growth in 2009

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces it remains on-track on its journey to open its 1,000th 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 Offers Free Weekends

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

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Earth Hour

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.

DiversityInc Names Starwood Hotels & Resorts One Of The Top 50 Companies For Diversity

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

Starwood Continues Worldwide Expansion With Opening Of W Doha

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 Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

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

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open its 1000th Hotel

From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announces it will open its 1000th 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 Announces 2010 Employment Forecast

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces plans to add more than 12,000 new jobs to the global workforce in 2010 – with roughly half of these jobs to be located inside the U.S. in markets spanning from New York to California.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Rewards Travelers “Night After Night”

To kick-off its 10th 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 Preferred Guest® And Clear® To Speed Millions Through Airport Security

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.

Consumers Cut Back, Ditch The Bubbly And Pop A Beer This Holiday

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.

Spend The Holidays With Starwood Without Spending A Cent

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 Spreads Holiday Cheer This Season With Special “Family Fun” Vacation Packages Offered at 30 Starwood Love Your Family Resorts

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 FamilyTM Resort locations flying the Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brand flags across North America.

Better Tomorrows™ Begin Today for Starwood Hotels’ Guests

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™.

Starwood Preferred Guest Announces Groundbreaking “SPG® You Choose” Promotion

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 Names Mike Tiedy Senior Vice President Brand Design & Innovation

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.

Four Points by Sheraton Opens Newly Built Hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo District

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 Preferred Guest® Takes Its “No Blackouts” To New Heights

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 Promotes Matthew Avril To Run Hotel Group In Streamlining Of Senior Leadership Team

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.

Four Points By Sheraton Continues Expansion In Asia Pacific And Announces The Opening Of Its First Hotel In Northern China The Four Points By Sheraton Beijing, Haidian

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 Launches New Retail Site with Simple PleasuresSM For Sale!

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

Four Points® by Sheraton Welcomes Travelers to Victoria, British Columbia

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 Announces Its 100th Hotel In China

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 100th hotel in the area.

Four Points by Sheraton Welcomes Travelers to Lévis, Québec

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

Starwood Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

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

Four Points By Sheraton Names First Ever Best Brews Intern For “The” Summer Dream Job

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.

LAST CALL… FOR VOTES! More than 50,000 Beer Lovers Have Cast Their Vote for The Four Points by Sheraton First Ever Best Brews Intern

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.  Appoints Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D To Board Of Directors

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 Names Phil Mcaveety Chief Brand Officer

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.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Jeff Cava Executive Vice President And Chief Human Resources 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® Program Takes Home 10 Awards At The 20th Annual Freddie Awards

Starwood Preferred Guest took home ten awards at the 20th 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.

Four Points by Sheraton Opens Hotel in Tempe, Arizona

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 Reports Strong First Quarter 2008 Results

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

Last Call… For Applications For “The” Summer Dream Job Apply Now To Become The Four Points By Sheraton Best Brews Summer Intern!

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 Names Simon Turner President, Global Development

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 Names Denise Coll President North America Division

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 Powers Ahead In Asia Pacific, With Plans To Open Six New Hotels In The Region This Year

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.

Four Points By Sheraton Houston, Memorial City Opens For Business In Bustling West Houston

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 By Sheraton’s Chief Beer Officer Celebrates One Year In Office With A Search For The First Ever Best Brews Summer Intern

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.

Sheraton And Four Points By Sheraton Hotels Go Smoke-Free

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 Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

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 on the Brink of its 900th Hotel as Growth Accelerates

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 Signs Agreement To Sell Select Italian Assets To EST Capital

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® By Sheraton And U.S. Airways Are Giving Pie To Thanksgiving Travelers

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

Starwood Reports Strong Third Quarter 2007 Results

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

Four Points By Sheraton First-Ever Chief Beer Officer Evaluated After Six Months In Office

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 OfficerSM (CBO), Scott Kerkmans.

Four Points By Sheraton Unmasks Their First-Ever Annual Halloween Custom Drive

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 Earns Top Rating On The Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

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 Announce Music And Entertainment Marketing Initiative

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 Grows Rapidly In Asia Pacific, Announcing Its First Hotel In Tibet And Two New Hotels In China

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 And The Travel Channel Announce Multi-Year Strategic Marketing Partnership

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 Reports Strong Second Quarter 2007 Results

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

No Passport, No Problem - Starwood Hotels Celebrates Relaxed Passport Rules With Great Deals In Canada, The Caribbean And Mexico

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.

Starwood Hotels Leads The Hospitality Industry With Its Record-Setting Global Hotel Pipeline

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 Reports Strong First Quarter 2007 Results

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

Four Points by Sheraton Appoints Arizona Ale Aficionado as Chief Beer Officer

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.

Four Points Invites the Sleep Deprived to Take a Nap and Celebrate National Napping Day with Tips from the Renowned Nap Doctor

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 Gives Insider Access To Exclusive Events With New Auction Website

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 Taps Four Finalists For Chief Beer Officer Post

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 Announces Plans To Open Multi-Brand Mixed-Use Complex In Houston Texas

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 Announces Exclusive Global Hotel Partnership With Special Olympics

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.

From The Barstool To The Boardroom, Four Points By Sheraton Launches Search For Chief Beer Officer

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.

AOL And Four Points By Sheraton Introduce New Pilot Program To Bring Multi-Media Entertainment To Guests

AOL® and Four Points® by Sheraton today announced the launch of a pilot program at the Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea Hotel in New York City. Through this new strategic relationship, AOL and Four Points by Sheraton will provide hotel guests with free access to videos, news, music, movies and more via a co-branded version of the AOL.com® Web portal (http://fourpoints.aol.com) as well as courtesy computers located in the lobby set to a co-branded AOL CityGuide® New York homepage.

American Express And Starwood Hotels Launch New Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card For Small Business Owners And The Enhanced Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card For Consumers

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.

Kansas City Welcomes Its First Four Points By Sheraton -The Four Points By Sheraton Kansas City Airport

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the opening of the Four Points By Sheraton Kansas City Airport, a newly renovated property minutes from Kansas City International Airport.

Four Points By Sheraton Makes Its Debut In Beijing With Signing Of Four Points By Sheraton Beijing, Haidian

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion momentum in China with the signing of its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the capital city of China, Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion Momentum In China With Signing Of Four Points By Sheraton Hotels In Tianjin And Hangzhou

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion in China with the signing of two new hotels, the Four Points by Sheraton Tianjin, Zhongshan and the Four Points by Sheraton Hangzhou, Binjiang. 

Four Points Four Pies Program Kicks-Off Summer With Survey of Nation's Pie Passions

First Day of Summer - As American as mom, baseball and…Pecan Pie? Well not quite. Apple still reigns as America's favorite pie, but chocolate and pecan pie attract enough strength to challenge the historic leader, according to the inaugural “Four Points Pie Portrait of America.”

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Reaches A Milestone In China, Announcing Its 50th Hotel In Greater China: Four Points By Sheraton Shanghai, Daning

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion in China, announcing an agreement with Shanghai Forrester (Zhabei) Development Ltd. to manage the Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning. Starwood now has 50 hotels in Greater China, 25 of which are in operation and 25 under construction.

Surfs Up At The Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Cocoa Beach, FL

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach, FL, a refreshing new property with a unique surfing theme. Cocoa Beach's newest hotel is the perfect place for guests to enjoy uncomplicated comfort, surf, view rocket launches at the Kennedy Space Center, or spend a few days at the beach pre or post cruise with ships arriving and departing from the nearby Port Canaveral Cruise Terminals.

Four Points By Sheraton Toronto Airport Opens

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces that the Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport is now open. The entire hotel, formerly the Days Hotel & Conference Centre Toronto Airport, has undergone a significant refurbishment and an expansion to its lobby, meeting space and guest rooms.

Share The Big Screen With Meryl Streep; Hit The Links With PGA Champ Craig Stadler; Party With Gwen Stefani; Escape To Bora Bora

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.

All Starwood Hotels In South Florida Open As Of Wednesday

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.

Stay With Four Points By Sheraton This Fall With Rates Starting At $79/Night And Enjoy Four Free Movie Rentals From Blockbuster®

This autumn, “fall” in love with Four Points by Sheraton with a special promotion from Starwood’s moderately-priced brand and Blockbuster. From now through November 18, 2005, stay two nights from Thursday through Sunday at any participating Four Points by Sheraton property in the U.S. and Canada and upon check-in, receive a gift card for four free movie rentals from Blockbuster®.

Starwood Frequent Guest® Points Awarded For Donations To The Red Cross And Starwood Hurricane Relief Fund

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®.

Four Points By Sheraton Expands In Canada With Opening Of Québec City Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ moderately-priced brand, announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Québec in Québec’s historic provincial capital of Québec City. The hotel features 102 rooms, with nearly half of the rooms designated as suites and many of the guestrooms containing cozy fireplaces.

Starwood Continues Its Rapid Expansion In China With Signing Of Two Four Points By Sheraton Hotels In China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its expansion momentum in China with the signing of two new hotels that will fly the Four Points by Sheraton flag – the 340-room Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong scheduled to open in mid-2006, and the 340-room Four Points by Sheraton Changshu set to open in 2007.

Four Points By Sheraton Opens First Hotel On Long Island

Four Points by Sheraton, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ moderately-priced brand, announces the grand opening of its first hotel on Long Island – Four Points by Sheraton Plainview. The newly constructed 103-room hotel is conveniently located off the island’s main east-west highway – the Long Island Expressway and close to the area’s renowned beaches including Jones Beach, Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island National Seashore.

Four Points By Sheraton Makes Its Debut In Uruguay

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of the newly-built Four Points by Sheraton Montevideo in Uruguay’s capital city.  Marking the brand’s entry into Uruguay, the Four Points by Sheraton Montevideo is owned by Romalur S.A. and is managed by Starwood under its Four Points by Sheraton brand.

New Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Scheduled To Open In Downtown Chicago By Early Summer 2005

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, currently under construction in the Windy City just steps away from the desirable “Magnificent Mile,” the city’s premiere shopping and tourist district. The new hotel, the latest addition to Starwood’s moderately-priced brand, is situated at 630 N. Rush Street and will offer affordable and comfortable accommodations in a stellar location.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Takes Top Honors In Industry’s Prestigious Freddie Awards For Sixth Year In A Row!

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.

Battle Of The Beds Heats Up With Launch Of The Four Points By Sheraton Four Comfort Bed

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. launches its latest salvo in the ongoing battle of the hotel beds with today’s debut of its long-awaited Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed in 5,000 guestrooms in 30 of its 100 hotels throughout North America. Just as the Westin Heavenly Bed served as a wake-up call to the upper and upscale hotel segment in 1999, the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed is the first of its kind to roll out in the moderately-priced hotel arena.

Four Points By Sheraton Arrives In Puerto Rico With Two New Properties In Caguas And Humacao

Four Points by Sheraton, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ moderately-priced brand announces two new properties in Puerto Rico – the Four Points by Sheraton Palmas Del Mar Resort and the Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real Hotel and Suites. Opening today, the Four Points by Sheraton Palmas Del Mar Resort follows the Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real Hotel and Suites which opened in November and was the brand’s first property to debut on the island.

Starwood To Open More Than 70 Hotels In The Next Two Years

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.

Starwood Hotels Introduces A Stress-Free Solution For Booking Wedding Guest Accommodations

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 Earns Over 50 Top Spots On Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold Lists Including Many New Entries

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.

Starwood Opens Third Four Points By Sheraton Hotel In Colombia

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Cali hotel in Cali, Colombia. The newly-built hotel is located in the north of Cali, one of Colombia’s largest business and financial centers, and is an ideal venue for both the corporate meetings market as well as international business travelers.

Four Points By Sheraton Brand Debuts In China With The Opening Of Its First Hotel In Shenzhen

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has opened its first mid-priced property in China with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen marking the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in China. Developed and owned by CAFU Investment (Shenzhen) Company and managed by Starwood, the Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen is part of Phase I of “Cafu Square”, a mixed-use complex consisting of residential apartments and a multi-story retail mall scheduled for completion in 2005.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Makes Homeownership More Rewarding Than Ever

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.

Four Points By Sheraton Breaks Ground In Manhattan’s Chic Soho District And Will Be Area’s First Newly Built Moderately-Priced Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that ground has been broken on the new Four Points by Sheraton Soho Village in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood which will be the area’s first newly built moderately-priced hotel. The Four Points by Sheraton Soho Village will mark the hotel giant’s 14th property in New York City, and offers an affordable lodging alternative in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Four Points By Sheraton Turns Up The Heat In Hotel Bed Wars

Let the feathers fly! Five years after Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. spurred a hotel bedding revolution with the introduction of the now iconic Westin Heavenly Bed, the hotel giant is betting on a bedding battle in the mid-scale arena.  Four Points by Sheraton, Starwood’s moderately priced brand, is investing $13 million to roll out its new Four Comfort Bed(SM) to all of its 100-plus properties in North America by July, 2005.

Former Denver Landmark Reflags As Four Points By Sheraton Hotel

There’s a new flag waving today at one of Denver’s most recognized landmarks.  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the reflagging of the former Denver Marriott Southeast to the Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast.

Four Points by Sheraton makes entry in Thailand

July 13, 2004 - Starwood will manage the new Four Points by Sheraton Patong, scheduled to open in Thailand in July 2005. The hotel will be ideally located in the downtown hub of Phuket and feature 215 rooms, three dining outlets, recreational facilities and a business center.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Improves Award Winning Website

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

Starwood Launches New Honeymoon Registry

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.

Starwood Preferred Guest® Sweeps Freddie Awards

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.

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Arrives on Cape Cod

April 26, 2004 - Once the Sheraton Hyannis Resort, this spectacular resort is ideally situated on 52 beautifully landscaped acres. As part of the reflagging, the resort's bedding, bathrooms, and 224 guest rooms have all been upgraded.

Stay Three Times and Receive a Free Linksys Wi-Fi Card®

March 23, 2004 - Starwood Preferred Guest® members can receive a free Linksys Wi-Fi Card®, valued at $59.95. Members must simply book and stay three times at a participating Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the U.S. or Canada between April 1 and May 28, 2004.

Former Sheraton in Ann Arbor is Reflagged Four Points by Sheraton

April 1, 2004 - Originally built in 1981, the 197-room Sheraton Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan recently underwent a major renovation in 2002 and has reopened as the Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor

Starwood Preferred Guest Starts Selling Starpoints

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.

Starwood & Sports Illustrated Launch Exciting Online Sweepstakes

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.

Starwood Opens Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Houston, Texas

October 7, 2003 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the reflagging of the former Ramada Plaza in Houston, Texas as the new Four Points by Sheraton Houston Southwest. The 216-room hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 59 at Kirby Drive, in close proximity to the Galleria, Downtown, Texas Medical Center, Astrodome and Houston Hobby Airport.

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan to Open in Chic Chelsea District

March 5, 2003 - Four Points by Sheraton announces its first New York City property! The newly-built 21-story, 158-room Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan will be located in the fashionable Chelsea district of Manhattan, known for its multitude of art galleries, designers, eclectic nightlife, outstanding restaurants and shopping.

Starwood Names Charles Tomb As Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

February 18, 2003 - In this newly created position, Tomb is responsible for all franchise development sales efforts for Starwood's Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton brands and is the newest addition to the Starwood Real Estate Group. Formed in August 2002 this group is responsible for the oversight of asset management, design, architecture, construction and hotel and franchise development for the company.

Starwood Preferred Guest Says "Thank You" To Its Members

November 26, 2002 - Stay at any Westin®, Sheraton® or Four Points® by Sheraton in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and News Year's Eve and receive a special holiday gift upon check-in, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. This gift includes a certificate for 50% off your next stay at participating hotels and valuable savings certificates from many of your favorite retailers such as Bloomingdale's, FAO Schwarz, 800 Flowers and Tourneau and much, much more!

Travel Pros Grant Starwood Hotels Top Honors

February 11, 2002 - Business Travel News awarded W Hotels and Westin Hotels & Resorts the number one and two positions in the Upper-Upscale category, respectively, and Four Points by Sheraton number one in Mid-Price category.

Go Go Go! Book a Weekend Trip by February 15th and Save

January 31, 2002 - Enjoy weekend rates from $49 to $249 per night at more than 400 Starwood hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada in great city and leisure destinations.

Starwood Earns Top Spots On Condé Nast Traveler's Elite Gold Lists

January 7, 2002 - Starwood has earned the distinction of having 56 of its hotels and resorts included on Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List and Gold List Reserve featured in the magazine's January 2002 issue.

More Than 30 Starwood Hotels Make the "List"

November 12, 2001 - The results are in! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. earned the distinction of having over 30 of its top hotels and resorts included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List.

Starwood Opens First Four Points by Sheraton in Mexico

November 9, 2001 - Four Points by Sheraton Monclova Offers Ideal Accommodation For Business Travelers.

Starwood Eliminates Cut Off Dates for All Group Business

September 28, 2001 - Customers will have the ability to make reservations at the group rate until the group arrival date at Starwood's participating properties in North America.

Starwood Hotels Donates at Least $1 Million

September 17, 2001 - In support of recovery and relief efforts following our national tragedy, Starwood is donating at least $1 million to The September 11th Fund.

Starwood Hotels Launches Redesigned Web Sites

August 21, 2001 - With improved search capabilities and user-friendly navigation.

Starwood Hotels Introduces Safer Cribs

August 14, 2001 - Brand new custom-designed cribs, developed to be ultra-safe, stylish and comfortable.

Six New Airport Hotels

July 9, 2001 - Four Points by Sheraton comes to the aid of the weary and jet-lagged business traveler.

Four Points in Nuevo Leon

June 21, 2001 - Four Points by Sheraton Monterrey Airport will offer ideal accommodation for business travelers in this important Mexican gateway.

Four Points in Uruguay

June 15, 2001 - Starwood to operate a new Four Points by Sheraton to be opened in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.