Starwood Hotels launches a rewards partnership with ridesharing service Uber. The partnership will allow loyalty members to earn Starpoints for every Uber ride around the world. “This new partnership with Uber accelerates our SPG members’ drive to rewards and is just one more way that Starwood is combining high tech and high touch to transform … Read more
The first Luxury Collection Hotel to open its doors in a ryokan-style accommodation. Kyoto (Japan) is a city steeped in tradition with numerous historic palaces, temples and shrines. In this well-established hospitality industry, with limited supply and few new developments at the high-end of the market, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced will debut the … Read more
The Azure Qiantang, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou Debuts in China’s “Paradise on Earth” Hangzhou, which is famed across China for being the “Paradise on Earth”, has a deep and long cultural heritage and rich and enchanting natural scenery. The city is also renowned for its beautiful West Lake, fine-quality silk, delicate Longjing (or “Dragon’s … Read more
Mauritius has a new hotel which will send guests home feeling much better and revived than when they arrived. The world-renowned Westin hospitality brand debuts in Mauritius with the opening of The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius. Nestled in lush tropical gardens, the resort enjoys a pristine beachfront location in the historic Turtle … Read more
Katara Hospitality’s Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan is joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s The Luxury Collection brand. Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan, owned by Katara Hospitality global hotel owner, will open this November following an extensive renovation. The internationally-renowned hotel will also join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection portfolio. The opening will mark The … Read more
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, to define luxury hospitality in the UAE. Ajman Saray hotel marks Starwood’s entry into Ajman. Starwood Hotels & Resorts expanded its footprint in the UAE with the opening of Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman. Ajman is one of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), … Read more