Tue, 26 Jul 2005

Suggested titles: Starwood properties reflect Indonesia's charms

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotels and leisure companies in the world with approximately 750 properties in more than 80 countries and 120,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.

With internationally renowned brands, Starwood corporation is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchiser of hotels and resorts including: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, and W Hotels and Resorts as well as Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership (time-share) resorts. Part of this great giant is the Starwood Indonesia collection of properties.

Stretching along the equator for more than 5,000 kilometers, Indonesia's 17,000 islands are a rich mosaic of sights and experiences found nowhere else in the world. Different languages, cultures and traditions combine in a kaleidoscope of song, dance, art and architecture. From the serenity of long, white beaches fringed with gently swaying palms to modern powerhouse mega cities, Indonesia is a country that will enchant you, surprise you and make you want to come back for more.

From Sumatra in the west, to Bali, and to Papua in the east, many of Starwood brands are represented. The Westin Resort in Nusa Dua, the Sheraton Lampung Hotel, the Sheraton Bandara Hotel in Jakarta, Sheraton Media Hotel and Towers in Jakarta, the Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, the Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa, the Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers, the Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Bali, the Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort on Lombok and the Sheraton Timika Hotel in Papua are among Starwood's luxury properties in Indonesia. The St. Regis Residences and Villas are expected to be opened in November 2007.

The true strength of the brand lies in the variety of destinations and experiences that are offered to all guests. Hotel experience and local cultural experience complement each other to make your stay worthwhile. Visit Yogyakarta and stay at Sheraton Mustika Resort and Spa equipped with the famous Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa. The hotel location was specifically designed to provide you an easy access to one of the Wonders of the World, Borobudur Temple.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing holiday in the rich cultural environment of Bali during your stay at one of the Sheraton or Westin hotels there. For golf enthusiasts, golf courses in Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya and the jewel in the crown in Timika can change the scope of your holiday or business trip. Each location has unique offerings coupled with the Starwood Cares customer service staff, who are trained throughout all hotels in the Asia- Pacific.

It is the location, the service and all that Starwood has to offer that makes it close to the heart of its customers. For Starwood, customer loyalty is the key. It is not something that can be bought, but must be won over. Starwood's focus on customer loyalty has been evident through its loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest, which has won the customer's choice "Freddie Awards" six years in a row.

So, drop by and experience for yourself all the best of Starwood Indonesia at its Sheraton and Westin Hotels and Resorts near you. For more enjoyment, do not forget to always equip yourself with an ANZ credit card, since ANZ and Starwood, as ANZ Spot Partner, offer exclusive benefits for ANZ Cardholders.

Sheraton Lampung Hotel: Ph. (0721) 486 666. Sheraton Bandara Hotel, Jakarta: Ph. (021) 559 7777. Sheraton Media Hotel and Towers, Jakarta: Ph. (021) 626 3001. Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers : Ph. (022) 250 0303. Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa: Ph. (0274) 488 588. Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers: Ph. (031) 546 8000. Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua, Bali: Ph. (0361) 771 327. Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort, Lombok: Ph. (0370) 693 333. The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali: Ph. (0361) 771 906