BETHESDA, MD. — Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced on Sept. 20 that their merger transaction has received approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). Since this was the last regulatory approval required to complete the merger, Marriott and Starwood can now proceed with closing the transaction and expect the transaction to be completed … Read More about China Approves Marriott Starwood Merger
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts plans to open a Sheraton property in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., by the end of 2017, it was announced on Sept. 13. Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe will feature 205 guestrooms, including 28 suites, spread over 16 floors. The hotel will offer a third-party restaurant, fitness centre and indoor pool, as well as the Sheraton Club Lounge, a private space on the … Read More about Sheraton to Open in Sainte-Hyacinthe in 2017
HAVANA — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened Four Points Havana, the company’s first hotel in Cuba, it was announced last month. The opening comes on the heels of the deals signed by Starwood in Cuba earlier this year. Owned by Grupo Hotelero Gaviota and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Four Points Havana is located in the city’s Miramar business district. The … Read More about Starwood Opens Four Points in Havana, Cuba
BETHESDA, MD — Marriott International, Inc. announced in early July that it has received authorization from competition authorities in Saudi Arabia and Mexico to proceed with its previously announced acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in a merger transaction. With these Saudi Arabia and Mexico authorizations, the only remaining country in which Marriott and Starwood require … Read More about S. Arabia, Mexico Okay Marriott Starwood Deal
BETHESDA, MD — Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide announced June 27 they have received unconditional clearance from the European Union for Marriott to acquire Starwood in a merger transaction. “This is an important merger for the hotel industry and its customers. Our investigation confirmed that the hotel sector will remain competitive for customers in … Read More about European Union Clears Marriott to Buy Starwood
The Starwood-Marriott merger is back on. Marriott International Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. issued a joint press release today encouraging shareholders of both companies to vote in support of the proposed merger. Both companies note that their renewed request for shareholder support follows Starwood's announcement that the Anbang Insurance Group-led consortium of … Read More about Starwood-Marriott Merger Back On (Again)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has again pressed pause on its merger with Marriott International after receiving a revised, non-binding proposal from the Anbang Insurance Group-led Consortium. The new Consortium bid would see Starwood stockholders earn $3.30 USD more per share than they would under the revised Marriott bid, announced on March 21, 2016. On March 26th, Starwood … Read More about Starwood Presses Pause on Marriott Merger (Again)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today notified Marriott International, Inc. that the bid it received last week from a consortium headed by China's Anbang Insurance Group has been determined to be a "Superior Proposal" to the existing Marriott-Starwood merger agreement. Starwood has further informed Marriott that it intends to terminate the merger agreement with Marriott unless … Read More about Consortium Bid Derails Starwood-Marriott Merger
A consortium of investors led by China's Anbang Insurance Group has made an unsolicited $12.8 billion cash bid for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Analysts say that this new bid, which Starwood received on March 11th, could spark a bidding war with Marriott International, Inc. The boards of directors of Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have approved … Read More about Anbang Makes Bid for Starwood
The boards of directors of Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world's largest hotel company. News of the agreement was made public on Monday, November 16, 2015. The transaction is subject to Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide … Read More about Marriott and Starwood Announce Merger Agreement
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has revealed the first 10 properties to receive its new Sheraton Grand designation. One of the many new initiatives for Sheraton 2020, Sheraton Grand is a new premier tier recognizing exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. "Sheraton is … Read More about Starwood Introduces Sheraton Grand
Todd Ryan has been appointed area director of sales and marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts – Eastern Canada. Based at The Westin Ottawa, he will be responsible for the hotel's sales and marketing efforts and will also partner with the sales and marketing leaders at the Starwood owned and managed hotels in Eastern Canada. Ryan, who has more than 15 years of hotelier and sales experience, … Read More about Starwood Appoints Eastern Canada Area Director
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will expand its Canadian portfolio to 70 hotels within the next 12 months. The company announced its plans at the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, which was held May 5-6, 2014 at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. Simon Turner, president of Global Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are continuing to see rising demand for … Read More about Starwood Accelerates Canadian Expansion
Tim Reardon has been appointed general manager of The Westin Harbour Castle hotel in downtown Toronto. David Connor, area managing director of Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, made the announcement today. Most recently Reardon was GM of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport. Prior to his time at the Sheraton Gateway, he was the general manager at the former Le … Read More about Westin Harbour Names New GM
Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant has completed the refurbishment of its 122 guestrooms, corridors and fitness studio. The renovation is part of a $5 million investment into the interior design and guest experience at the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. member establishment. Interiors were created by Starwood authorized firm Robert J. Chaban & Associates and the work was … Read More about First Phase of Westin Tremblant Reno Complete
A $12 million renovation of the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel's guest rooms and conference facilities is now complete. The reno is part of a multi-year revitalization of the Sheraton brand through which Starwood and its partners have invested more than US$6 billion. The brand is now on track to open its 500th hotel in 2015. The overall design of the renovation blends contemporary elements … Read More about Saskatoon Hotel Completes Reno
Erin Richter has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The Westin Calgary. She brings more than 20 years of hotel sales and marketing experience to the position at the 525-room hotel in downtown Calgary. "Erin is a fabulous addition to the team at The Westin Calgary," says Didier Luneau, general manager, The Westin Calgary. "Her extensive sales background and insight into the Calgary … Read More about Westin Calgary Names New Sales & Marketing Director
Element Vaughan Southwest, the first international hotel within Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s eco-wise Element portfolio, celebrated its official opening yesterday with a pedal-powered virtual ribbon cutting. Its opening marks the beginning of a global expansion that will see the Element brand enter key European and Asian markets over the next few years. These include new … Read More about Element Vaughan Southwest Celebrates Official Opening
BY @ANNEDIMON Le Méridien New Orleans, located across the street from Hurrah’s Casino, near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and within walking distance of the hotels, restaurants and shops of the city’s famed French Quarter, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. Currently operating under the Starwood’s W brand and purchased by Chesapeake Lodging Trust earlier this year, the hotel is … Read More about Le Méridien New Orleans to open in 2014
Atlific Hotels has taken the reigns of Element Vaughan Southwest, the first Canadian location of Starwood's eco-conscious, extended stay brand. John Caneco will oversee operations as General Manager. "Atlific is very excited to be involved in bringing this smart, stylish and cutting edge brand to Canada," said Philippe Gadbois, senior vice-president of operations, Atlific Hotels. "We look forward … Read More about Atlific Hotels Takes On Management of Eco-Friendly Hotel
