Starwood showcase hits the road
Starwood Hotels and Resorts will embark on its 2014 Starwood Australian Expo this month with 35 international representatives travelling across Australia to showcase the hotel company’s nine brands.
Daniella Tonetto, regional director of sales and marketing, said Starwood has had a record year of new signings and openings across Asia Pacific "and this year’s Expo will be the biggest so far, showcasing our properties and brands from around the world".
Senior representatives from each brand will be available to discuss Starwood’s luxury products with Alison Taylor, senior vice president, sales, Asia Pacific, and Chris Austin, vice president, global leisure and luxury sales, also attending each event.
2014 Starwood Australian Expo dates and times are as follows:
Perth: Monday, June 23 -10:30am to 1:00pm
Four Points by Sheraton
Sydney: Tuesday, June 24 -11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 25 -12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sheraton on the Park
Melbourne: Thursday, June 26 -11:00am to 7:30pm
Sheraton Melbourne
Brisbane: Friday, June 27 -1:00pm to 5:00pm
Four Points by Sheraton
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