Westin

Marriott Bringing Westin Brand to United Kingdom

Marriott International's Westin brand will debut in the United Kingdom with the opening of The Westin London City in 2020. The 220-key property is owned by 4C Hotel Group and managed by RBH, the UK's leading independent hotel management company. It will have 8,900 square feet of meeting and event space, including a junior ballroom and four meeting rooms. “Transforming the way travellers … Read More about Marriott Bringing Westin Brand to United Kingdom

Marriott Expands Asia Pacific Resort Portfolio

In response to the increasing demand for new vacation and business event destination options, Marriott International is on track to open 16 new resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The expansion includes seven brands in 10 countries and territories, including China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. The new properties range from tranquil resorts like the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort … Read More about Marriott Expands Asia Pacific Resort Portfolio

Marriott Sells Interest in Maui Resort

Marriott International has completed the sale of its long-term leasehold interest in The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali for approximately $317 million USD.  However, it will continue to manage the 759-room property under a long-term management agreement. The buyer is a joint venture among funds managed by Trinity Investments LLC and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.  The transaction is … Read More about Marriott Sells Interest in Maui Resort

Westin DFW Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport has completed a $1.6 million renovation and redesign of its meeting and event space. "This complete redesign will deliver what meeting planners have come to expect from The Westin Dallas Fort Worth," said Jeremy Berlin, general manager. "The sleek modern design that embraces a simple yet organic feel will create a rejuvenating and inspiring environment for any … Read More about Westin DFW Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

Starwood Appoints Eastern Canada Area Director

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

Westin Harbour Names New GM

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 Orlando Universal Boulevard Adds to Event Space

The Westin Orlando Universal Boulevard opened its new meeting and special event center last week. The new space adds 5,394 square feet (including pre-function space) to the AAA Four Diamond property. Officially named The Lotus Ballroom, the new space can accommodate groups up to 300 for a banquet setting or meeting. Sitting adjacent to the hotel's free form pool, the ballroom features … Read More about Westin Orlando Universal Boulevard Adds to Event Space

Starwood Speeds Up Pacific Expansion Plans

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will open six new hotels and resorts in Australia and the Pacific in 2014. The company made the announcement of its revved up expansion plans at the Asia Pacific Incentive and Meeting Expo (AIME), which was held February 18-19 in Melbourne, Australia. The six new properties to open in 2014 include Sheraton Melbourne Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton … Read More about Starwood Speeds Up Pacific Expansion Plans

Westin Trillium House Completes Reno

The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain has completed an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. Located two hours northwest of Toronto, the resort has a  10,000-sq.-ft. conference centre that includes five meeting spaces, two ballrooms, a pre-function area with its own private outdoor terrace overlooking the creek and waterfall, and a boardroom. All of … Read More about Westin Trillium House Completes Reno

First Phase of Westin Tremblant Reno Complete

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

Destination Bangkok

BY LORI SMITH I have experienced Bangkok twice as a business traveller. The first time I was a guest of the country’s department of trade and the city served as a base for a week spent visiting factories located in its outskirts and the surrounding countryside. The second time, I attended a trade show held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Each time I was struck … Read More about Destination Bangkok

Starwood Appoints New Eastern Canada Managing Director

Colleen Keating, senior vice-president of operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of David Connor as area managing director for eastern Canada and general manager of the 1,377-room Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. In this role, he will manage operations, sales and marketing for the hotel as well as oversee the operations of six Starwood owned, managed and … Read More about Starwood Appoints New Eastern Canada Managing Director

Orlando Westin Adding New Conference and Special Event Center

The Westin Orlando Universal Boulevard has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art meeting and special event center, expanding the AAA Four Diamond hotel's meeting space by 5,576 square feet. The new center will increase the hotel's capacity to accommodate corporate and association group meetings, as well as its ability to host weddings, banquets and special events for groups up to 370 for … Read More about Orlando Westin Adding New Conference and Special Event Center

Westin to Hit 200 Hotels in Next 12 Months

Starwood’s Westin brand is on track to open its 200th hotel in the next 12 months, propelled by strong growth across Asia Pacific. This year, Westin will open 11 new hotels, all but three outside the U.S. More than half will open in China, the brand’s strongest growth market. Westin will also add new hotels in Indonesia, Panama City, New York and Snowmass, Col. In 2012, Westin will add six new … Read More about Westin to Hit 200 Hotels in Next 12 Months

New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65M Transformation, Rebranding to Westin in Spring

February 7, 2012 The historic New York Helmsley Hotel has launched a $65-million renovation in preparation for flying the Westin flag following the extensive re-branding. Each offering over 300 sq. ft., all 774 guestrooms will undergo a floor-to-ceiling renovation and feature the brand’s eco-friendly Westin Classic design scheme. More than 15,000 sq. ft. of meeting space will also be renovated. … Read More about New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65M Transformation, Rebranding to Westin in Spring

Didier Luneau Named General Manager, Westin Calgary

July 5, 2011 Didier Luneau has been named general manager of the Westin Calgary. Luneau brings more than 17 years of international hospitality and operations expertise to the position. He makes the move to Calgary from Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, where he was appointed hotel manager in 2008, following leadership roles in food and beverage, Six Sigma and housekeeping. Visit their site … Read More about Didier Luneau Named General Manager, Westin Calgary

Westin Debuts in Nanjing, China

March 21, 2011 The Westin hotel brand has made its debut in Nanjing, China. Located in the city’s central business district, at the top of the Nanjing International Center, the 234-room Westin Nanjing features more than 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, including a 5,700-sq.-ft. grand ballroom overlooking Xuanwu Lake. Additional amenities include a full-service business center, … Read More about Westin Debuts in Nanjing, China

David Lindop Named Director of Sales & Marketing at Westin Edmonton

January 11, 2011 David Lindop has been appointed director of sales and marketing at the Westin Edmonton. This move to the Westin Edmonton marks a return to Starwood Hotels for Lindop, who began as a senior sales manager and then moved to director of sales and marketing for Sheraton Grande Edmonton. Lindop, who has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality and … Read More about David Lindop Named Director of Sales & Marketing at Westin Edmonton

Westin & Footwear Company Partner to Improve Travellers’ Fitness

December 17, 2010 Westin Hotels & Resorts and footwear manufacturer New Balance have partnered to help travellers exercise on the road. Under the plan, guests receive New Balance footwear, apparel and fitness-programme content. The complimentary programme was recently launched at 10 Westin properties across the globe and will begin rolling out brand-wide in 2011. Guests of the 10 Westin … Read More about Westin & Footwear Company Partner to Improve Travellers’ Fitness

Starwood Unveils New Guestroom Designs

October 15, 2010 Starwood Hotels & Resorts debuted its new guestroom designs for Westin and Sheraton hotels this week. The new Westin and Sheraton guestrooms are designed to reflect each brand’s personality. For instance, the Westin rooms are inspired by natural elements and feature a neutral colour palette, wood and stone, and evoke a sense of balance. The Sheraton rooms feature rich … Read More about Starwood Unveils New Guestroom Designs

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