Starwood launches press club

Starwood launches press club

JAKARTA (JP): U.S-based international hotel chain Starwood
Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc launched on Thursday a
complimentary international press club, called Starwood Press
Club, for accredited journalists in the Asia-Pacific region.

The hotel chain, which operates nine hotels and resorts under
the Sheraton name in Indonesia, said membership of the club is
valid for one year. Members can join either by direct invitation
or via an introduction from another club member.

"Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide understands the important
role of mass media which has already helped with publicity of its
hotels throughout the world," the hotel chain said.

Club members are eligible for a 50 percent discount on
corporate room rates and a 25 percent discount at restaurants and
bars at over 50 Starwood hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific
area.

Starwood operates more than 650 hotels and resorts in more
than 73 countries, under the names Sheraton, Westin, Four Points,
Caesars, St. Regis Luxury Collection and W Hotels. (gis)