Four Points by Sheraton Hotels to Open in Tibet, Sanya and Lianyungang

Starwood has signed three new Four Points by Sheraton hotels in Asia Pacific. One hotel in Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World" for its high elevations, and two new hotels in China - Four Points by Sheraton Lianyungang and Four Points by Sheraton Sanya Bay. The hotels are scheduled to open between 2007 and 2010.

The Four Points by Sheraton brand was introduced to Asia Pacific in 2000 with hotels in Sydney, Geelong, Shenzhen and Chung Ho. The brand's Asia Pacific portfolio has since grown to 17 hotels - six already open for business and 11 under development in China, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Miguel Ko, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific said, "The strong demand for moderately priced lodging coupled with the increase in domestic travel in many Asian markets is helping to propel the brand's growth to a level that is expected to rival that of Starwood's luxury and upper upscale brands."

The Four Points by Sheraton brand promises guests all the basics including a comfortable bed, a good shower, and free high-speed internet access.

Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa, Tibet: Scheduled to open this year, the Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa, Tibet is situated in the center of the Tibetan Plateau. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Lhasa is also a well-known resort destination that draws visitors for its stunning natural beauty, monasteries and famous Potala Palace. With an ideal location on the corner of East Lingkor Avenue and East Lingkor Road, Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa, Tibet will offer guests easy access to the city's primary tourist attractions, shopping areas and entertainment districts. The hotel offers 93 guest rooms, a meeting room, two restaurants and a lounge.

Four Points by Sheraton Lianyungang: One of the first 14 coastal cities in China to open to foreign trade, Lianyungang has welcomed growing numbers of business travelers as well as tourists, eager to visit its magnificent, natural wonders such as Yuntai Mountain and Liandao Island. Scheduled to open in 2009, the hotel will include 254 guestrooms, more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space, two restaurants, and a bar and lounge.

Four Points by Sheraton Hainan, Sanya: A new-build resort located at Sanya Bay on Hainan Island - China's premier resort destination known as the "Hawaii of China" due to its warm climate and miles of pristine beaches. Guests will also be able to enjoy the rustic charm of Sanya, where they can explore traditional fishing villages and participate in festivals celebrated the region's indigenous tribes. Sanya is not only a popular tourist destination, but also a political, economic and cultural hub and foreign trade port. When it opens in mid 2010, the 405-room resort will offer guests three restaurants and a lounge, a comprehensive spa and health club, an outdoor swimming pool, and more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

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