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| Posted On: | 28-Jun-2007 |
| From: | joel_s_moskowitz [joel_s_moskowitz....com] |
| Subject: | [roatan] New news on Westin hotel |
--Y10kMuJ9wuiBPOOUFEHjW-E6IiUzz9FmkO0Eec3 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable FYI, Starwood hotels issued a press release this evening that it is opening a Westin Hotel in Roatan in 2008. The pertinent portions of the relase are below, and the full text is available at http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl? ACCT=3DPRNI2&STORY=3D/www/story/06-28-2007/0004617361&EDATE=3D MEXICO CITY, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces its aggressive expansion in Latin America, with twelve new hotel projects in Mexico, Central America and South America. This growth aligns with Starwood's strategy to expand its global footprint in international markets and capture business in some of Latin America's most desirable emerging markets. Starwood is the largest and fastest growing hotel company in its segment in Latin America. Notable projects in Latin America include the first W in South America and the first Westin in Mexico City. Westin is also opening its first hotel in Honduras, while St. Regis is adding three new hotels in the region, including one in Costa Rica. Le Meridien, Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton are also adding new properties in Latin America, further diversifying Starwood's rapidly growing portfolio in the region. "Latin America is definitely a hot market right now due to its dynamic blend of world class resorts, pristine beaches and cultured metropolitan cities," said Osvaldo Librizzi, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Latin America. "We are excited to be partnering with developers in Latin America that understand and appreciate our brand strategy, operational expertise and aggressive growth plans." . . . Central America The Westin Resort & Spa Roatan, Honduras Bolstering its presence in Central America, The Westin brand is unveiling a new hotel in Roatan, Honduras, which is known for its crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and premium scuba-diving. Scheduled to open in 2008, the 164 guest room hotel - The Westin Resort & Spa Roatan - Honduras will be conveniently located just 20 minutes from the international airport and a two hour flight from Miami International Airport. The hotel will be part of a village- style mixed-used development, offering individual residences and villas. . . . SOURCE Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. --Y10kMuJ9wuiBPOOUFEHjW-E6IiUzz9FmkO0Eec3 Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit FYI, Starwood hotels issued a press release this evening that it is opening a Westin Hotel in Roatan in 2008. The pertinent portions of the relase are below, and the full text is available at http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl? ACCT=PRNI2&STORY=/www/story/06-28-2007/0004617361&EDATE= MEXICO CITY, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces its aggressive expansion in Latin America, with twelve new hotel projects in Mexico, Central America and South America. This growth aligns with Starwood's strategy to expand its global footprint in international markets and capture business in some of Latin America's most desirable emerging markets. Starwood is the largest and fastest growing hotel company in its segment in Latin America. Notable projects in Latin America include the first W in South America and the first Westin in Mexico City. Westin is also opening its first hotel in Honduras, while St. Regis is adding three new hotels in the region, including one in Costa Rica. Le Meridien, Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton are also adding new properties in Latin America, further diversifying Starwood's rapidly growing portfolio in the region. "Latin America is definitely a hot market right now due to its dynamic blend of world class resorts, pristine beaches and cultured metropolitan cities," said Osvaldo Librizzi, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Latin America. "We are excited to be partnering with developers in Latin America that understand and appreciate our brand strategy, operational expertise and aggressive growth plans." . . . Central America The Westin Resort & Spa Roatan, Honduras Bolstering its presence in Central America, The Westin brand is unveiling a new hotel in Roatan, Honduras, which is known for its crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and premium scuba-diving. Scheduled to open in 2008, the 164 guest room hotel - The Westin Resort & Spa Roatan - Honduras will be conveniently located just 20 minutes from the international airport and a two hour flight from Miami International Airport. The hotel will be part of a village- style mixed-used development, offering individual residences and villas. . . . SOURCE Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Calendar Adventures on Roatan: An exciting tour of the island on DVD http://www.roatanvideo.com Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 12 New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS Roatan bay island Roatan honduras Roatan island honduras Bay island honduras Bay islands Take a Trip Find Great Deals Yahoo! 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