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W Hotels Worldwide announces Asia expansion plans 23 Apr, 2013
The recent W Hotel openings in Singapore and Bangkok boost Asia Pacific growth that will see nearly 20 W hotels and retreats in the region by end of 2018.More>>
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UAE lender signs refinancing deal on Paris' Prince de Galles 18 Apr, 2013
The UAE's National Bank of Abu Dhabi has announced the close of a refinancing deal with Paris' Prince de Galles, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's Luxury Collection, Gulf Business reports. The deal involves the renovation of the hotel, which is scheduled to re-open on May 16. The...More>>
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John Pawson designs W Hotels property in Israel 15 Apr, 2013
Owned by Manhattan-based RFR Holding, the hotel will be set inside a historic 19th century heritage building in the revitalized ancient port neighborhood of Jaffa. This project will also have 38 W-branded Residences at W Tel Aviv - Jaffa, which will come with a private entrance.More>>
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In India, hotel operators grow via conversion route 11 Apr, 2013
While India continues to be a compelling destination for developers to build hotels, a gauntlet of red tape and provincial entangles makes it a very tough proposition. However, savvy hotel operators are turning to conversions instead of ground-up development to expand in the countryMore>>
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Starwood CEO talks luxury and relocation at IHIF 10 Apr, 2013
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is known for its stable of well-defined brands. At the Internatonal Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, its CEO, Frits van Paasschen, touched on the company's luxury side, as well as its recent relocation to Dubai for a spell to better understand the fast and...More>>
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Starwood's plan to unload $3B in hotels 4 Apr, 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, like many other global hotel companies, is vocal about its long-term goals to go asset-light and focus on management of its hotels rather than ownership. CEO Frits van Paasschen reiterated that goal today to Bloomberg as the company wrapped up its monthlong...More>>
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Talking Europe with Starwood's Frits van Paasschen 3 Apr, 2013
Hotel Management spoke with Frits van Paasschen, president and CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, for his perspective on why the company is focusing on Europe now.More>>
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Simon Rusconi 2 Apr, 2013
Rusconi is set to create waves of change at Paris’ Prince de Galles.More>>
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Starwood completes sale of W New Orleans – French Quarter 1 Apr, 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has completed the sale of W New Orleans – French Quarter to Chesapeake Lodging Trust for $25.5 million. The hotel will continue to fly the W flag under a long-term management contract with Starwood. The hotel is Chesapeake Lodging Trust's fourth Starwood...More>>
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Le Meridien making serious investment in Middle East and Africa hotels 28 Mar, 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced a significant commitment to its Le Meridien hotels in the Middle East and Africa region through a renovation strategy. Le Méridien and its ownership groups will invest more than $200 million in the renovations of 13 hotels and resorts in the MEA...More>>
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