Starwood Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported third quarter 2009 financial results. Third Quarter 2009 Highlights Excluding special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.14. Including special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.22. Adjusted EBITDA was $179 million. Excluding special items, income from continuing operations was $26 million. Including special items, income from continuing operations was $41 million. Sp

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Wynn Resorts Announces Earnings Release Date

LAS VEGAS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today that it will release the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. PT (11:30 a.m. ET). The call will be accessible on www.wynnresorts.com, under the Company Information section or by calling (800) 794-8478 for domestic callers, and (706) 643-0974 for international callers. The conference call ID is 3755571

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Starwood Opens Its 150th Hotel in Asia Pacific with the Debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in … (Business Wire via Yahoo!…

SINGAPORE—-Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific with the debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru, India’s third largest metropolis.

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Preferred Hotel Group™ Selects Sabre Hospitality Solutions as Global Marketing and Distribution Provider

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Preferred Hotel Group™, a global leader in the hospitality industry with more than 700 members in over 75 countries, has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions to provide complete distribution marketing and technology for its members. Preferred Hotel Group (PV) will transition all five of its brands, Preferred Hotels� & Resorts (PH), Preferred Boutique™ (PH), Summit Hotels & Resorts™ (XL), Sterling Hotels™ (WR) and Historic Ho

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The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Launches Global Initiative in Support of UNICEF

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has launched a global initiative in support of UNICEF’s immunization and malaria programs for vulnerable children in developing countries. The second largest luxury hotel brand will support UNICEF through a brand package called “We Invite You to Linger,” offering guests a complimentary night stay for every two, three or four night reservation at a hotel or resort within The Luxury Collection brand resort around the world. For every package booked, The Luxury Collection will make a $1 donation per room night to support UNICEF’s life-saving immunization programs and its work on the prevention and treatment of malaria - the largest single cause of death among African children under five years of age. The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries including Hotel Danieli, Venice; Hotel Imperial, Vienna; Grand Bretagne, Athens; Marques de Riscal, Elciego, Spain; The Laguna Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali; Patios de Cafayate, Argentina; SLS at Beverly Hills; Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki and The Phoenician, Scottsdale.

“The Luxury Collection is committed to socially responsible travel while continuing to offer our guests a portal to the world’s most desirable destinations,” said Paul James, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “We are proud to launch this global initiative to support UNICEF’s work, while offering our guests even more opportunities to collect unique and enriching experiences.”

Malaria accounts for one in five of all childhood deaths in Africa, claiming over one million mostly young lives every year. The use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets can reduce malarial illness by 50 percent and deaths by 20 percent, yet the $10 cost per net is beyond the reach of many households in Africa. The Luxury Collection brand’s donations will help UNICEF to provide even more families with treated bed nets to protect them, and help ensure that children suffering from the disease receive prompt, life-saving treatment.

In addition, funds raised through the brand’s “We Invite You to Linger” package will support UNICEF’s immunization programs to protect children against potentially fatal diseases including polio, measles and tuberculosis. Throughout 2009, The Luxury Collection hotels will support this global initiative through an aggressive awareness campaign in leading luxury and lifestyle print and online publications.

The Luxury Collection brand also supports UNICEF’s work through “Check Out For Children”, a global partnership between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and UNICEF. Since the partnership was launched in 1995, guests at participating Starwood hotels around the world have donated over $21 million to UNICEF by agreeing to the addition of $1 (or local currency equivalent) to their bill when they check out.

Beginning this month, global explorers are invited to linger one night longer and savor unique and authentic experiences at any of The Luxury Collection brand’s more than 70 hotels and resorts. From legendary palaces such as Hotel Danieli, Hotel Imperial, and The Royal Hawaiian to modern classics like Marques de Riscal, The Joule, SLS at Beverly Hills and Mystique, each iconic Luxury Collection property takes guests on a global safari, offering unique and exceptional experiences.

Available from March 30, 2009 – March 31, 2010, guests can explore even more destinations to linger by visiting, www.luxurycollection.com/linger.

Celebrate Scottish Traditions in Scottsdale

If you can’t make it to Scotland for Homecoming 2009, join The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and experience their “Scottish Traditions.” From guests donning kilts on the golf course to experience golf the “Scottish way” to the “Scottish Pipes at Sunset Series,” the Resort’s Scottish experience highlights some of Scotland’s contributions to the world.

In keeping with the Scottsdale Resort’s “Essence of Arizona” theme, the Scottish Traditions at The Westin Kierland serve to pay homage to the contributions made by the Scottish immigrants to the development of Arizona’s railroads, mines and towns. The “Scottish Pipes at Sunset Series” is the original tribute to the Scottish immigrants where every evening guests and families are encouraged to gather around the fire pit at the Resort’s Dreamweavers Canyon to enjoy the haunting sounds of the Scottish Bagpipes with Michael McClanathan, a bagpiper with more than 40 years of experience.

McClanathan has acquired numerous medals and trophies as a result of his success in various competitions. He has performed before such dignitaries as the Lord Mayor of London and President George Bush, and for the opening day ceremonies of a variety of state legislatures. The Resort is well known for the “Scottish Pipes at Sunset Series” nightly performances and has been a mainstay at the Resort for several years.

The presence of the bagpiper also serves to bring in the golfers after a great game of golf at Kierland Golf Club, where golfers can try the “Scottish Golf Experience.” Kierland Golf Club offers Scottish kilt rentals for those golfers who would like to try golf the “Scottish way.” Unique Johnnie Walker beverage carts, serving Johnnie Walker Blue, Johnnie Walker Gold and Johnnie Walker Green, help golfers toast to the game of golf with the perfect Scotch. Kierland Golf Club is one of the only resorts in the world to offer Scotch on all 27 holes. Also unique to Kierland Golf Course and the Scottish influences are the Johnnie Walker Flags that represent the Johnnie Walker Scotch Line that adorn the course.

Homecoming Scotland 2009 promotes the month of May as Whisky month. Continuing the Scottish traditions in Arizona and bagpiper influences at The Westin Kierland, the Library at The Rim Lobby Bar offers “Saturday Night Scotch Tastings” featuring Johnnie Walker Scotches. Initiated by Tom Turner, brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker, guests enjoy a showcase of the Johnnie Walker family including Johnnie Walker Blue, Johnnie Walker Gold and Johnnie Walker Green.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa also offers a customized Scottish-themed wedding ceremony package, where guests can incorporate the many Scottish influences into their special day, whether it is donning traditional kilts and Scottish formalwear, having a bagpiper play during the ceremony, a toast of Johnnie Walker Scotch or even adding a game of golf the “Scottish way.”

Completing the Scottish influences at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is “Scotty” the bagpiper mascot. “Scotty” is quickly becoming the face of “Westin Kierland” at special events and activities all for families to enjoy during their stay.

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