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Put options: It's rally time for big hotel brands 11 May, 2012
Yesterday, rallies by Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Wyndham Worldwide led options traders to pay record-high prices to protect against losses, according to Bloomberg. “The leisure industry is being affected by concerns about Europe and the weaker U.S. jobs...More>>
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Starwood, Al Sharq Investment developing W Dubai - The Palm 8 May, 2012
W Hotels Worldwide has signed an agreement with Al Sharq Investment to develop a new W Hotel in Dubai on The Palm Jumeirah. The W Dubai - The Palm is slated to debut in 2016. "This signing marks an important milestone in our overall growth strategy to expand the W brand in primary cities throughout...More>>
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W Hotel reveals ‘rebellious underground’ in New Orleans French Quarter 7 May, 2012
W French Quarter will unveil a new image this summer, inspired by New Orleans as it transforms the look of its 97 guestrooms, living room, restaurant and bar. The first phase of the guestroom redesign has already been completed.More>>
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Starwood and Al Habtoor team again on Le Méridien Budapest 7 May, 2012
Dubai-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has acquired the Le Méridien Budapest Hotel, managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.More>>
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St. Regis Aspen showcases results of $40-million facelift 2 May, 2012
The St. Regis Aspen Resort announced the completion of the property’s $40-million redesign. The overhaul of the property’s guestrooms and public spaces was spearheaded by designer Lauren Rottet.More>>
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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh reopens 2 May, 2012
The re-launch of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is part of a multi-year global revitalization effort which has seen Sheraton and its owners invest more than $6 billion in new hotel openings, renovations and signature brand initiatives around the world.More>>
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Starwood expands in Middle East 1 May, 2012
Starwood will open three new hotels in Dubai in the coming years, and will return to Iraq after a 20 year absence. Starwood currently operates close to 50 hotels in the Middle East, and is set to open more than 30 hotels in the region over the next few years, representing a portfolio growth of more...More>>
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Aimbridge Hospitality adds three management contracts 30 Apr, 2012
In its growing partnership with Garrison Investment Group, Aimbridge Hospitality is now managing three hotels that Garrison has invested in: the Crowne Plaza Hotel North Dallas, Four Points by Sheraton Orlando-Studio City and the Park Inn by Radisson Dallas Love Field.More>>
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Starwood: Income, RevPAR, margins up in Q1 26 Apr, 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide posted positive first quarter 2012 financial results, showing gains in revenue per available room, earnings and gross operating profit margins compared to first quarter 2011. More>>
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Sheraton invests over $350 million for global renovations 25 Apr, 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels, and its owners are investing more than $350 million to enhance its flagship properties around the world. The global hotel giant will unveil several large-scale renovation projects this year including the...More>>
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