Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Headquarters: One StarPoint
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 964-6000
Employees: 181,400
CEO: Adam Aron
Stock Symbol: HOT
Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties and over 350,000 rooms in 100 countries.
Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following international brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Element.
Below is a description of Starwood's hotel brands:
St. Regis (luxury full-service hotels, resorts and residences) are for connoisseurs who desire the finest expressions of luxury. St. Regis hotels are located in the ultimate locations within the world’s most desired destinations, important emerging markets and yet to be discovered paradises, and they typically have individual design characteristics to capture the distinctive personality of each location.
The Luxury Collection (luxury full-service hotels and resorts) is a group of unique hotels and resorts offering exceptional service to an elite clientele. From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, these remarkable hotels and resorts enable the most discerning traveler to collect a world of unique, authentic and enriching experiences indigenous to each destination that capture the sense of both luxury and place. They are distinguished by magnificent decor, spectacular settings and impeccable service.
W (luxury and upscale full service hotels, retreats and residences) feature world class design, world class restaurants and “on trend” bars and lounges and its signature Whatever\Whenever service standard. Whether it’s “behind the scenes” access at Whappenings, or our cutting edge music, lighting and scent programs, W hotels delivers an experience unmatched in the hotel segment.
Westin (luxury and upscale full-service hotels, resorts and residences) is a lifestyle brand competing in the upper upscale sector in nearly 30 countries around the globe. First impressions at any Westin hotel are fueled by signature sensory experiences of light, music, white tea scent and botanicals. Westin revolutionized the industry with its famous Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath and launched a multi-million dollar retail program featuring these products. Westin is the first global brand to offer in-room spa treatments at every hotel and the first to go smoke-free in North America.
Le Méridien (luxury and upscale full-service hotels, resorts and residences) is a European-inspired brand with a French accent. Each of its hotels, whether city, airport or resort has a distinctive character driven by its individuality and the Le Méridien brand values. With its underlying passion for food, art and style and its classic yet stylish design, Le Méridien offers a unique experience at some of the world's top travel destinations.
Sheraton (luxury and upscale full-service hotels, resorts and residences) is our largest brand serving the needs of luxury and upscale business and leisure travelers worldwide. From full-service hotels in major cities to luxurious resorts by the water, Sheraton can be found in the most sought-after cities and resort destinations around the world. Every guest at Sheraton hotels and resorts feels a warm and welcoming connection, the feeling you have when you walk into a place and your favorite song is playing - a sense of comfort and belonging.
Four Points (select-service hotels) delights the self-sufficient traveler with a new kind of comfort, approachable style and spirited, can-do service - all at the honest value our guests deserve. Our guests start their day feeling energized and finish up relaxed and free to enjoy little indulgences that make their time away from home special.
Aloft (select-service hotels), a brand introduced in 2005 with the first hotel opened in 2008, provides new heights, an oasis where you least expect it, a spirited neighborhood outpost, a haven at the side of the road. Bringing a cozy harmony of modern elements to the classic American on-the-road tradition, Aloft offers a sassy, refreshing, ultra effortless alternative for both the business and leisure traveler.
Element (extended stay hotels), a brand introduced in 2006 with the first hotel opened in 2008, provides a modern, upscale and intuitively designed hotel experience that allows guests to live well and feel in control. Inspired by Westin, Element hotels promote balance through a thoughtful, upscale environment. Decidedly modern with an emphasis on nature, Element is intuitively constructed with an efficient use of space that encourages guests to stay connected, feel alive, and thrive while they are away.
In 2015, Starwood reported revenues of $5.98 billion, a decline of 2% from the previous year, and net income of $633 million. The company receives 10% of total owned revenues from hotels in New York City, its largest domestic market.
The company plans to spin off its vacation ownership division later this year.
History
Starwood originally operated as a Trust that was organized in 1969, and the Corporation was incorporated in 1980, both under the laws of Maryland. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Westin Hotels & Resorts, Starwood's largest brands, have been serving guests for more than 60 years. Starwood Vacation Ownership (and its predecessor, Vistana, Inc.) has been selling vacation ownership interests for more than 20 years.
The origins of Sheraton date back to 1937 when the company's founders, Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore, acquired their first hotel in Springfield, MA. Within two years, they purchased three hotels in Boston and soon expanded their holdings to include properties from Maine to Florida. At the end of its first decade, Sheraton had proven so popular and had become such a relied-upon brand that it was the first hotel chain to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1998, Starwood acquired Sheraton.
Benefits
For most benefits, you may choose to cover eligible dependents or decline coverage altogether.
Automatic benefits provided include; basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, business travel accident coverage, short term disability, time off and employee and adoption assistance programs.
Optional benefits include; medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, additional life insurance, dependent life insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and The Starwood Savings and Retirement Plan - 401(k).
Updated December 8, 2015
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