STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS TOPS 100TH HOTEL MILESTONE IN CHINA

Global Hospitality Giant Lengthens its Lead in China

Opening 23 Hotels in 2012

Shanghai, China – 19 April 2012 – With recent hotel openings in Ningbo, Sanya, Yangzhou and Xian, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total of 23 hotels in China in 2012, which is on pace with 2011 openings making 2012 the second consecutive year the company has opened a record number of hotels here in any one year.

“In addition to the record-breaking pace at which we are opening hotels in China, we’ve signed 12 new deals in the first three months of 2012 and Greater China accounts for 44 percent of our global pipeline driven by an ever-increasing Chinese domestic travel market, as well as the fast-growing international inbound market,” said Frits van Paasschen, President & CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Additionally, China continues to be the richest source of new Starwood guests with more than 600,000 active Starwood Preferred Guest members which is up 62 percent from last year.”

Since Starwood’s landmark debut of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel in Beijing in 1985, China has now become Starwood’s second largest market in the world after the United States and Starwood continues to lead as the largest high-end hotel operator in the country. Looking ahead, Starwood’s growth in China is being fueled by the power of its Sheraton and Westin brands and, increasingly, the momentum of the company’s mid-market brands – Aloft and Four Points by Sheraton which now boasts the company’s second largest pipeline in China behind Sheraton.

Sheraton and Westin Continue to Fuel Growth in China, Including Starwood’s Largest Hotel – Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central

Sheraton is slated to open nine new hotels across China in 2012, reaching a total of nearly 80 hotels there by 2015. More than one-third of Starwood’s new hotels in China will fly the Sheraton flag, building on the brand’s 30-year legacy in the country. In mid-September, the iconic Sheraton brand will also celebrate the opening of the first phase of the 3,863-room Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central which will be the largest Sheraton, as well as the largest Starwood hotel, in the world. Offering three restaurants with poolside cafes, 20,000 sq m of meeting space and two outdoor swimming pools, Sheraton Macao is a highly anticipated addition to Cotai Strip, also known as the “Las Vegas of Asia.”

Westin will open four new hotels in China in 2012, resulting in a portfolio of 18 properties in this key market by year’s end, extending the brand’s reach in second and third tier cities. The new Westin hotels will open in fast-growing cities across China, including Ningbo, Xiamen, Changbaishan and Taiyuan.

“About 70 percent of our hotel openings in Asia this year are in China,” said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. “The incredible growth of our portfolio owes itself to the strength of our brands, our strong teams, and the confidence from our investors and owners in delivering world-class hotels and personalized services to our guests.”

Starwood Continues to Grow Luxury Brands in China
After a successful year in 2011 opening St. Regis hotels in Tianjin, Sanya, and Shenzhen, Starwood’s Luxury Collection brand will open two hotels this year – Twelve at Hengshan in Shanghai and The Royal Begonia on Hainan Island, China’s first Luxury Collection resort. The Luxury Collection launched in China in 2010, with a suitably iconic property – The Astor Hotel – in Tianjin.

Starwood Rolls Out Global Starwood Personalized Travel to 1,100 Hotels Around the World
Following the successful pilot in key gateway cities across the globe, Starwood rolled out Starwood Personalized Travel to its nearly 1,100 hotels worldwide. Chinese guests are now able to experience personalized home-away-from-home touches, including in-room tea kettles, slippers, translated welcome materials and on-site translation services, as well as familiar Chinese favorites like congee.

“With 100 million outbound travelers by 2015, China will become a major global travel force, and in fact, the largest travel market in the world,” said Miguel Ko, Chairman and President, Starwood’s Asia Pacific Division. “When they travel abroad, the Chinese will stay with the hotel brands they know from home, which underscores the significance of our growing footprint of flagship hotels in China and its halo effect on Starwood’s hotels around the world. Now with the global roll out of Starwood Personalized Travel, we have once again taken the global hospitality standard to the next level – delivering personalized services to our Chinese guests anywhere in the world.”

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About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1090 properties in 100 countries and territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com


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60 Minutes to Save the Earth

Marriott Executive Apartments Manama and Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair, committed with the Environment

"This is a great opportunity for Marriott hotels and business units to demonstrate our environmental commitment to associates, guests, owners, franchisees, and communities worldwide." – Bill Marriott.

Manama, Bahrain, April 16th, 2012 – On the evening of March 31st, millions of people around the world showed their support to Earth Hour 2012, Marriott Executive Apartments Manama in Bahrain and Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair participated in the event by turning off non-essential lightings for 1 hour.

It was a successful night; everyone was excited about the Earth Hour. Families, friends and associates showed their support with the Earth Hour by turning off all the non- essential lights and equipments in their apartments, and gathering in the Skyw@lk Café to celebrate a Candle- Lit dinner.

Marriot Executive Apartments switched off exterior lights of its Twin-Tower building, the lights in the lobby area and Restaurant for 60 minutes starting from 8.30pm.

According to the Chief Engineer of Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Saeed Qureshi, during this hour we saved 20kwh of energy. This kind of activity like Earth Hour is important because it gives voice to the large number of people who are concerned about the climate changes.

Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, during the past years has been really involved in all kind of activities and ecological programs to protect the environment. According to Saeed Qureshi, Marriott has started different ecological programs such as recycling used oil, creating green roof concept, installing timer in all balconies lights (from 12:00 mid-night until 6:00 am, we turn off the lights), planting trees around the building, installing timer in the guest corridors and replacing all normal lamps with energy saving lamps. "By using these energy saving lamps, now we can save more than a thousand Kilowatts a day, It's not a matter of how much dollars you can save, but it's a matter of what you can do to make the earth as a comfortable place to live for our next generation," explained Saeed Qureshi.

"Marriott is encouraging its hotels, Business Councils and other business units around the world to take part in this event as a kick-off to environmental Awareness Month. Marriott International designates April as "Environmental Awareness Month" to communicate and celebrate the company's commitment to environmentally responsible operations, raise awareness of environmental issues, and involve associates in environmental activities" mentioned Bill Marriott, Chairman and CEO of Marriott International.

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Marriott Executive Apartments, the upscale serviced apartment brand of Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) will nearly double in size in the next 36 months to respond to a growing need in many emerging markets for long-term stay lodging for executive expatriates needing spacious housing and hotel amenities. Including Bahrain, Marriott operates 17 Marriott Executive Apartments in 14 countries outside the U.S., and 14 more hotels are planned in countries such as Qatar, Thailand, Egypt, China, India, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com

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Flavor of Venezuela at Le Meridien Jakarta

Buffet Dinner Promotion:

Monday, 23 April 2012

Sunday, 29 April 2012 (18.00 – 22.30)

Price:

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Cooking Class with Tamara:

Saturday, 28 April 2012 (10.00 – 14.00)

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Jakarta - Indonesia

STARWOOD ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

Matt Avril, Miguel Ko and Denise Coll to Retire

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 12, 2012– Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today several promotions and changes to its leadership team. These changes follow the decision to retire by three admired senior leaders - Matt Avril, President of the Hotel Group; Denise Coll, President of Starwood North America; and Miguel Ko, Chairman and President of Starwood Asia Pacific. The planned retirements will take place over the next several months allowing for a smooth transition to their successors. Reflecting Starwood’s long commitment to talent development, all of the new leaders are being promoted from within the Company.

Mr. Avril began his career with Starwood in 1989 through Vistana, Inc., the predecessor to Starwood Vacation Ownership (“SVO”). He became President of the Hotel Group in 2008 with oversight of Starwood’s global hotel operations and sales function. Under his watch, Starwood’s hotel business experienced its highest ever market share gains, and record high associate engagement. Mr. Avril also contributed to Starwood’s transformation to a truly global enterprise, driving key initiatives and best practices across geographies. These efforts included revenue management, sales effectiveness, SPG marketing programs and enrollment initiatives, food and beverage, and lean operations.

Ms. Coll joined ITT Sheraton (later acquired by Starwood) in 1976 and is widely respected as one of the industry’s most seasoned and successful operators. Since 2007, she has led Starwood’s largest region with over 500 hotels. She successfully steered the Company’s North American hotels through the economic downturn while overseeing a 24% increase in the region’s hotel footprint. Ms. Coll also presided over the launch of two new brands, Aloft and Element, as well as record profitability across all brands and highest ever guest satisfaction scores.

Mr. Ko began his career with ITT Sheraton in 1979. Under his leadership, Starwood’s Asia Pacific business has witnessed unprecedented growth. Mr. Ko has played a crucial role in establishing Starwood’s leadership position and first-mover advantage throughout Asia. During the last decade under his leadership, the Company’s footprint of operating and pipeline hotels in the region has grown from 75 to over 360 hotels today. As a result, Starwood is the largest five-star hotel company in Asia. Recognizing his important role in Starwood’s growth in Asia Pacific and his deep relationships in the region, Mr. Ko has agreed to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of Starwood Asia Pacific for the next three years.

Frits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Starwood, said “On behalf of all of Starwood, I want to thank Matt, Denise, and Miguel for their unique contributions and hard work over their combined 80-plus years of tenure. Were it not for these three leaders, Starwood would not find itself in the strong position it is in today. Reflecting their deep commitment to the company, Matt, Denise and Miguel have all agreed to stay on through year-end to support this transition.”

Mr. van Paasschen continued, “After four years of stability among our executive leadership team, these three planned retirements create new opportunities for other capable leaders within our ranks. We are also using this opportunity to refine our structure to match a changing marketplace. I am confident that we will not miss a beat in our quest to grow our brands, support our owners, drive shareholder value, and give guests a better way to experience the world.”

Starwood will realign its structure by combining its North America and Latin America operations together into the Americas. This move recognizes the significant commercial overlap between the two regions and will better position both to take advantage of accelerating travel trends within the Americas. The combination of the two groups also acknowledges Latin America’s significant growth opportunity by creating a better support system and infrastructure to maximize this potential. In 2011, Latin America was Starwood’s fastest growing region in terms of both net rooms and RevPAR growth. In addition, given that the geographic footprint of SVO falls entirely within the region, Starwood has made the strategic decision to incorporate SVO into the Americas as well.

In recognition of another vital part of the business, Starwood will also elevate its leadership in China to reflect that country’s great importance for Asia Pacific and the Company.

As part of the organizational changes, the Presidents of The Americas; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Africa and Middle East; will now report directly to Frits van Paasschen. Specific leadership appointments that are effective July 1, 2012 include the following:

• Sergio Rivera, currently President and CEO of Starwood Vacation Ownership, and a longtime member of Starwood’s Senior Leadership Team, has been promoted to Co-President of Starwood Americas. Mr. Rivera started his Starwood career 23 years ago at SVO’s predecessor, Vistana Resorts as Corporate Controller. During his tenure, he has held progressively senior management roles, including President of Global Real Estate for Starwood. In his current role overseeing SVO, Mr. Rivera has oversight of all aspects of the business including operations, brands, development, finance, design, customer and owner relationships across geographies throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Mexico. In his new role, he will co-lead Starwood’s operations in the Americas, with primary responsibility for North America and SVO.

• Osvaldo Librizzi, currently President of Latin America and a 37-year Starwood veteran, has been promoted to Co-President of the Americas, alongside Mr. Rivera, with primary responsibility for Latin America. Mr. Librizzi began his career at Starwood as Assistant Controller at the Sheraton Buenos Aires, and currently oversees all hotel operations for Starwood’s 70 properties in Mexico, Central and South America, with an additional 10 properties under construction. During his 22 years as President of Latin America, Starwood has grown to become the largest hotel operator in the region and in the last four years alone has increased its footprint by 40%. Highly respected within the industry, Mr. Librizzi is one of the longest-tenured hotel leaders in Latin America.

• Stephen Ho, currently Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for Starwood China, has been promoted to President of Asia Pacific. He has been with Starwood for 31 years, having begun his career as a pastry chef. He was part of the original team that opened The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, the first Western hotel in the People’s Republic of China. He has held various increasingly senior positions throughout Starwood Asia Pacific. In his current role, he has led the Greater China development team in building the industry’s largest high-end hotel footprint and pipeline in China. With his many key relationships, operating experience, and exceptional track record, he is the ideal candidate to fill this important role.

• Qian Jin, currently head of Starwood’s operations for China, has been promoted to the title of President of Greater China, which reflects his breadth of experience over his 26 years with Starwood. His promotion underscores the continued growth of Starwood’s business in China. Early in his career Mr. Qian was the first Chinese citizen to be identified for talent development at Starwood. He began his career at Starwood in 1986 as Deputy General Manager of the Hua Ting Sheraton, and has held various assignments in Fiji, Malaysia and Singapore, before returning to Shanghai in 2001 to establish Starwood’s regional office for China. He is now responsible for nearly 200 operating and pipeline hotels. He is credited with building Starwood’s operating business in China, and is the natural choice for this newly created position. He will join Starwood’s Senior Leadership Team and report to Mr. Ho.

• Christie Hicks, Senior Vice President, Starwood Sales Organization, a 12-year Starwood veteran, will now report directly into Frits van Paasschen. This recognizes her ability to lead Starwood’s business-to-business sales, which drive approximately $5.3 Billion in revenue annually. Ms. Hicks has led the sales organization through a period of rapid growth, and is responsible for evolving Starwood’s sales team from a largely North American-oriented operation to a global one. Ms. Hicks is a member of Starwood’s Senior Leadership Team.

• John Peyton, currently Senior Vice President of Operations for Starwood North America, has been promoted to the new role of Senior Vice President of Global Initiatives. In this position, he will drive the implementation of key strategic priorities across the globe, including procurement, revenue management, and food and beverage. Mr. Peyton is ideally suited for this position with his deep global, operational and brand experience during his 12 years at Starwood. He will join the Senior Leadership Team and jointly report to Frits van Paasschen and Vasant Prabhu, Starwood’s Vice Chairman and CFO.

• Robert Hermany, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, North America, has been promoted to replace Mr. Peyton in an expanded role of Chief of North American Operations & Global Initiatives. In this new role, Mr. Hermany will manage North American operations, working in close coordination with Mr. Peyton to implement key global initiatives across North America. Mr. Hermany who has spent his entire career in hotel operations is a 15-year Starwood veteran and, in his current position, leads an operating team overseeing hotels and owner relations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States. Mr. Hermany will report to Sergio Rivera in his new role.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1090 properties in 100 countries and territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com


Press Contact:

Alethea Lam
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
T 65 6335 4837 F 65 6335 4820

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9 TEMASEK BOULEVARD, #24-02
SUNTEC TOWER TWO
SINGAPORE 038989

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORT’S NINE HOTEL BRANDS COME TO LIFE THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE SERIES OF WORLDWIDE MUSIC EVENTS CURATED THROUGH LIVE NATION

Global Music Tour Provides Unparalleled Access to Private Acoustic Performances, VIP Artist After-Parties, and Premium Concert Tickets with a Range of Popular Artists like Jamie Cullum, Ben Folds Five, Daughtry,  Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more.

Stamford, CT. – April 4, 2012 – Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), the award-winning loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announces programming for 2012 through its partnership with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment and e-commerce company. In partnership with Live Nation, SPG is launching a first-of-its-kind global program On Tour with SPG: Hear the Music, See the World which will allow SPG members to experience exclusive music events in incredible destinations such as Dubai, Macau, Santiago, Paris, Miami and more. Each event will be conducted at a hotel within Starwood’s portfolio of nine iconic brands and will come to life as a musical representation of each brand. Nine artists will be carefully selected to represent the essence of each brand. Custom artist events will be designed in collaboration with the artist and Starwood’s renowned brand design team to curate each event incorporating unique style, décor and rituals of each brand, such as champagne sabering at a St. Regis® property or special SuperFoodsRx® cocktails at a Westin property. SPG members can secure access to each music event by redeeming Starpoints® at SPG.com/Moments.

On Tour with SPG: Hear the Music, See the World sweepstakes

Members of the SPG program, which is free to join, can register for their chance to attend their choice of one of the nine Hear the Music, See the World events – including airfare and hotel stay – by visiting SPG.com/HearTheMusic. In addition to registering, members can earn entries throughout the promotional period April 3 – April 30, 2102 by “checking in” on Foursquare or for each night stayed at Starwood’s 1,000+ hotels and resorts globally.

Also, members who reside in the US and “check-in” on Foursquare at a Starwood hotel or resort during the promotion will unlock a $15 Live Nation concert cash code to be used towards amphitheater show tickets or for artist merchandise.

“We’re always looking to reward our members with experiences that play to their unique passions and that they cannot access anywhere else” said Mark Vondrasek, Senior Vice-President, Distribution, Loyalty and Partnership marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Together Together with Live Nation we’ve curated nine distinctive experiences that allow our members to select the hotel brand, destination, and genre of music that resonate most with them and their entourage.”

The On Tour with SPG: Hear the Music, See the World global tour includes the following:

- St. Regis: Poolside acoustic set by acclaimed jazz singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach, FL (May)


- Aloft: Premium concert tickets and after party attended by Daughtry at the Aloft Dallas Downtown, TX (June)


- Westin: Group performance by the recently reunited Ben Folds Five at the flagship Westin New York at Grand Central, New York, New York (October)


- W: Sunset deejay set by Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation on the rooftop at W Santiago, Chile (November)


- Sheraton, Element, Le Meridien, Four Points by Sheraton, and Luxury Collection artist events to be announced soon

“We’re thrilled to help Starwood launch the next phase of its successful “On Tour with SPG” program,” said Russell Wallach, President of Live Nation Network. “Over the past three years, we’ve successfully turned thousands of music fans around the world into loyal Starwood guests by creating “money-can’t-buy” experiences with world-famous artists. “On Tour with SPG: Hear the Music, See the World” takes our partnership to the next level by bringing together social media components like Foursquare check-ins, with exclusive offline experiences and concerts to reach SPG members in new, interesting ways.”

Access Like No Other Artist Experiences

Through the partnership between Starwood Preferred Guest and Live Nation, SPG members can also use their Starpoints to redeem for other access like no other music experiences such as artist meet and greets, music lessons with their favourite performers, backstage passes at the most coveted shows of the season, and so much more. This year SPG will present Summer in the Park for members to enjoy VIP access at Live Nation events in London’s iconic Hyde Park, such as Barclaycard Wireless Festival (Featuring Rihanna, Drake and Deadmau5) and The Hit Factory (featuring Bananarama, Jason Donovan and STEPS). To take advantage of this access and more members can visit www.SPG.com/moments
Multi-year strategic partnership

As part of the multi-year strategic partnership between SPG and Live Nation, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is the preferred hotel partner of Live Nation globally. The partnership assets include a robust suite of digital media components designed to drive brand awareness and room bookings for Starwood. Starwood hotels are integrated within Live Nation and Ticketmaster ticket confirmation pages and emails. A “Hotels” link within venue information on Live Nation and Ticketmaster websites opens a listing of nearby Starwood hotels and serves as a significant revenue stream for Starwood. Starwood also benefits from Live Nation corporate and artist tour booking business.

About Starwood Preferred Guest
The SPG program’s breakthrough policy of No Blackout Dates at the world’s most sought after collection of hotels reinvented the hospitality loyalty program when it launched in 1999. By creating a program centered on its members, SPG has developed the most passionate and knowledgeable membership base in the hotel loyalty space. Through its use of new technologies and innovative channels such as SPG.com, SPG.com/stayconnected, SPG.com/flights and others, SPG continues to innovate and lead the industry. By offering No Blackouts on standard rooms at 1,090 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, No Blackouts on hundreds of airlines, the introduction of Your24 and SPG Lifetime, and unparalleled experiences available through SPG Moments at spg.com/moments, the program has proven to be a big draw for the world’s most frequent travelers, and a significant competitive advantage for Starwood. For more information about Starwood Preferred Guest please visit www.SPG.com

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1090 properties in 100 countries and territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors

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DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
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Keraton at the Plaza, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Jakarta

STARWOOD HOTELS TO OPEN ITS FIRST DUAL-BRANDED SKI RESORT COMPLEX IN CHINA

STAMFORD, Conn – April 4, 2012 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it will open its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China later this year. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of Changbai Mountains, one of China’s leading ski areas. The highly anticipated resort complex will lengthen Starwood’s lead as the largest international luxury and upper upscale hotel operator in China.

“We look forward to introducing both Westin and Sheraton to Changbai Mountains with this spectacular, new ski resort complex where guests will enjoy world-class amenities set against the backdrop of one of China’s most visually stunning mountain ranges,” said Stephen Ho, Starwood’s Senior Vice President of Development for Asia Pacific. . “China is both our fastest growing global market and our richest source of loyal travelers, and we expect that this dual-branded Starwood resort development will resonate with Chinese travelers who stick with the brands they know and love.”

The Westin and Sheraton resort complex is close to Yingfu Expressway and just six miles to Changbaishan Airport (NBS). Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, the Changbai mountain range extends through several countries and is home to 200 animal and bird species. Guests will enjoy downhill on trails surrounded by unspoiled pine forests, as well as ice skating and ice fishing.

The world-famous Changbai Mountains are known as one of the most beautiful areas in China. Endowed with rich natural resources and amazing scenery, the more than 494,000 acre nature reserve has been established to protect the Changbai Mountains’ natural environment and eco-system

The Westin Changbaishan Resort
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, The Westin Changbaishan Resort will inspire well-being with breathtaking mountain views, world-class dining, a Westin Kids Club, signature Heavenly® Spa and an indoor swimming pool. All 257 guestrooms will be equipped with the world-renowned Westin Heavenly Bed featuring lush sheets, down cushioning and a patented pillow-top mattress, which cradles and contours to the body for complete comfort. Another industry first, the Heavenly Bath creates an invigorating spa-like experience, enhanced with the brand’s Heavenly® Shower, Heavenly® Robe and exclusive White Tea Aloe bath amenities. In-room, high-speed Internet access and an ergonomic work space will offer travelers convenience and productivity in a tranquil setting.

Sheraton Changbaishan Resort
Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will offer 296 guest rooms and suites with mountain or ski views, as well as a Sheraton Club lounge and Sheraton Club rooms with upgraded amenities. The heart of the lobby will feature the Link@Sheraton® experienced with Microsoft®– a social hub where connections, whether face-to-face or webcam-to-webcam, take place. All guest rooms will be equipped with an oversized work desk, custom-designed ergonomic chair, high-speed Internet, LCD flat panel television, MP3 docking station and the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® bed, designed to meet AAA’s Five Diamond Award® criteria. Additional amenities will include a full-service restaurant and lounge, spa, indoor heated swimming pool, and fully equipped fitness facility featuring the brand’s revolutionary new health and fitness program, Sheraton Fitness programmed by Core Performance™, designed exclusively for Sheraton guests through its partner Core Performance.

Ideal for meetings of all sizes, as well as social functions and weddings, the resort complex will offer more than 37,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space including a 13,362 square-foot ballroom and a spacious pre-function space.

About Dalian Wanda Group
Dalian Wanda Group was founded in 1988 and operates in five major industries including Commercial Properties, Luxury Hotels, Tourism Investment, Cultural Industry, and Department Store Chain. The company has assets of 31 billion dollars and an annual income of 17 billion dollars, and pays 2.6 billion dollars in taxes. The company has already opened 49 Wanda Plazas, 28 five-star hotels, 730 cinema screens, 40 department stores and 45 all inclusive karaoke centers throughout the country. By 2015, the company aims to increase its assets to 48 billion dollars and income to 32 billion dollars, and pays 4.8 billion dollars in taxes, becoming a world-class enterprise.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,090 properties in 100 countries and territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

Press Contact:
Alethea Lam

Phone: +65 6335 4837
Fax: +65 6335 4820
STARWOOD ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL & RESORTS PTE.LTD.
9 TEMASEK BOULEVARD, #24-02
SUNTEC TOWER TWO
SINGAPORE 038989

Back to 90’s Party

Date:

On Saturday, 14 April 2012

Time:

22.00 – onward

Entertainment:

Home Band Stigma

Resident DJ Della and Dj Deniz

Bartender Juggling

Promo: 25% off all sprint, wine (sparkling, red, or white) by bottle

Buy 1 + 1 free draught beer

Venue:

Tiga Puluh Music and Bar

Le Meridien Jakarta

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 18-20

Jakarta 10220

Phone: +62 21 251 3131

www.lemeridien.com/jakarta

SHERATON HOTELS CONTINUES TO AGGRESSIVELY GROW SIGNATURE SPA BRAND

Global Powerhouse to Open Almost Two Dozen Shine Spas by 2015

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 3, 2012 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that its global powerhouse, Sheraton Hotels, will grow its portfolio of signature hotel spas across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe as the brand continues to expand its footprint in the world’s fastest growing markets. In tune with the resurgence of the economy and growing demand for luxury services, Sheraton will double its robust portfolio of Shine Spas with 23 openings in key international destinations by 2015 with 10 openings slated for this year.

In 2012 Shine Spa will make its debut at Starwood’s largest hotel in the world, Sheraton Macao Hotel, as well as Sheraton Xian North City Hotel, Sheraton Fuzhou Hotel, Sheraton Jiaozhou Hotel, Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort and seven other properties across Asia.

“There is a growing demand for luxury services in key global emerging markets such as China and Eastern Europe,” said Jeremy McCarthy, Director of Global Spa Development and Operations for Starwood. “The Shine Spa for Sheraton concept fulfills that demand and provides a relaxing and pampering spa experience designed specifically for the Sheraton guest.”

Shine Spa debuted in 2010 as a global spa concept designed exclusively for the Sheraton brand offering approachable, upscale spa experiences for business and leisure travelers. Eight out of 10 Sheraton guests, including male guests, say they are likely to consider using spa services when traveling, while 50% of guests only visit spas while traveling.

“We’ve learned from our research that the Sheraton guest values the quality of luxury, but not the pretense often accompanying it,” said McCarthy.

Designed to evoke a welcoming and relaxing arrival, Shine Spas for Sheraton utilize colors and materials that convey a playful yet upscale environment. Rich, lustrous materials in warm creams, browns and burnished gold are highlighted with vivid cobalt blue, tourmaline and coral accents. Throughout the spa, materials with innate shine such as marble and onyx, high gloss mahogany, polished metal and glass are incorporated in homage to the spa name. At Shine Spas, conversation is welcome as Sheraton believes that life is better when shared. Additionally, all Sheraton guestrooms feature Shine Spa’s signature mandarin and mint in-room amenity collection.

Starwood has spent the last few years renovating and rebuilding one of the hotel industry’s most iconic brands and Sheraton now stands better than ever with the strongest portfolio in its history. The brand is gaining market share, RevPAR continues to rise, guest satisfaction scores are the highest in the brand’s history and likelihood to return, likelihood to recommend and meeting planner and associate engagement scores are also at all-time highs – signaling that guests are taking notice and rediscovering the new Sheraton, and increasing the brand’s appeal to owners and developers.

For more information on Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://www.sheraton.com/ or www.facebook.com/SheratonHotelsandResorts. Follow Sheraton on Twitter, @SheratonHotels.

About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in 70 countries around the world and recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of a $6 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,090 properties in 100 countries and territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

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Press Contact:
Alethea Lam
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific
Alethea.Lam@starwoodhotels.com

Punnee Bunma
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific
Punnee.Bunma@starwoodhotels.com