Starwood Hotels

The competition is over: Marriott and Starwood create the world’s largest luxury hotel company

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Marriot hotels have competed with Starwood for decades. Now the competition is over. Starwood hotels were welcomed to the Marriott family. Marriott International announced the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The transaction created the world’s largest hotel company. The combined luxury hospitality company will have 1.1 million rooms in more than 5,500 hotels, … Read more

Tribute Portfolio created for outstanding independent hotels and resorts

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For hotel owners of distinct properties who wish to maintain their independent spirit, Starwood Hotels & Resorts introduced Tribute Portfolio, the luxury hospitality company’s 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels. The brand made its debut with its first featured hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach Miami and will soon open new hotels in … Read more

Epicurean Destinations: Bavarian-style castle hotel opens in Dalian China

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Chinese domestic travel continues to thrive: The first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian. A new luxury hotel in China reinforces the increasing demand for high-end hospitality. The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first … Read more

Visual Journey: Exploring Peru with Helena Christensen

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Helena Christensen has traveled through her mother’s native Peru to photograph the destination as an ambassador for The Luxury Collection. She will premiere her photography in an exhibit titled VISUAL JOURNEY, PERU on display to the public through February 17th at Bleecker Street Arts Club New York. A seasoned traveler who has enjoyed great success … Read more

Starwood’s first W alpine and ski retreat unveiled

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W Verbier, the W Brand’s First Alpine and Ski Retreat. Starwood Hotels & Resorts luxury hospitality worldwide chain, brought its W brand to Verbier (Switzerland), one of the world’s hottest ski resorts. Owned by Swiss-based Les Trois Rocs, W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier are part of a multi-component luxury development project situated … Read more

Parisian Prince de Galles brought back to its original Art Deco splendour

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Art deco Parisian Prince de Galles reopens the doors Prince De Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris, an iconic jewel on Avenue George V Paris since its opening in 1928, reopend its doors following a meticulous two-year restoration. The restoration, which has brought the hotel back to its original Art Deco splendour, is part of … Read more