Special Travel Industry Rates at Starwood Hotels in Phuket, Krabi and Langkawi

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new Travel Friends and Family program with special StarFriends rates, starting from US$39, available at Sheraton resorts in Phuket, Krabi and Langkawi.

The StarFriends rates are valid for employees (and their family members) of the travel industry, including travel agencies, travel related media, airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, travel management companies, meeting planners, national tourist offices and travel industry associations, beginning 17 January through 30 April 2005. StarFriends rates at the participating resorts are :

Thailand

* Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort : US$39 per night
* Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket : US$59 per night

( One-Bedroom Island Villa is also available at special StarFriends rate of US$99 )

Valid from 17 January to 30 April 2005

Malaysia

* Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort : US$39
* Sheraton Perdana Resort, Langkawi : US$39

Valid from 29 January to 30 April 2005

“The travel industry clearly plays a key role in the economy of Phuket, Krabi and Langkawi. We hope that these special industry rates will encourage members of the industry to visit and support these destinations. Such support from industry members who are able to influence and educate the traveling public will help to make a difference as well as lead the way towards the recovery of travel to these destinations,” says Oliver Bonke, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Asia-Pacific.

Reservations for the StarFriends rates can be made by calling the the local Starwood toll-free reservation number or emailing res.singapore@starwoodhotels.com, and mentioning the rate plan STARTVL. At time of check-in, travel agent ID or a business card confirming travel industry employment must be shows to be eligible for this offer. Other terms and conditions apply.

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