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20 08
Marriott expands its luxury + lifestyle brand portfolio EDITION is launched in partnership with Ian Schrager.
Barry Sternlicht begins Starwood Capital Partners, a Chicago real estate company, which has interests in more than 30 hotels in the first year.
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The iconic industry standard in luxury, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, joins the Marriott portfolio.
20 07
Starwood reimagines the select- service category with the launch of Aloft Hotels and Element Hotels.
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Marriott announces the acquisition of Residence Inn, growing it into the leading extended-stay brand, while simultaneously launching Fairfield Inn and Marriott Suites Hotels.
Marriott acquires Renaissance Hotels, doubling the company’s presence outside the U.S and launches TownePlace Suites.
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Starwood significantly expands its global portfolio with the acquisition of Le Méridien, which is primarily located in Europe and the Middle East.
20 05
Westin pioneers the whitebed trend with the launch of the Westin Heavenly® Bed. The launch of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) makes headlines with its policy of no blackout dates and online redemption – all industry firsts. Marriott acquires ExecuStay corporate housing company
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Sheraton debuts as the first international hotel brand in China with the opening of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing.
20 04
The first Bulgari Hotels & Resorts property opens in Milan, Italy.
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