Starwood Hotels & Resorts Company Description
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide knows how to shine a light on hospitality. The company is one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies, with about 950 properties in some 100 countries. Its hotel empire consists of luxury and upscale brands such as Four Points, Sheraton, and Westin. Starwood operates 70 high-end resorts and hotels through its St. Regis and Luxury Collection, while its chain of about 20 W Hotels offers ultra-modern style for sophisticated business travelers. Other brands include Le Méridien, Aloft, and Element. In addition, the company's Starwood Vacation Ownership subsidiary operates nearly 30 time-share resorts.
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