Four Points by Sheraton Franchise News

Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport Will Open in Spring 2013, Near Okanagan Lake and the Downtown Business District
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to introduce its rapidly expanding Four Points brand to Kelowna, British Columbia. Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport will open in Spring of 2013, just minutes from baggage claim. Owned by Argus Properties Ltd. and managed by Pacrim Hospitality Services, the newly constructed hotel will be the first Four Points hotel in Kelowna and the brand’s fifth in British Columbia. Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport will feature 120 comfortable and stylish guest rooms, market-leading meeting facilities of 4,500 square feet, indoor pool, 24 hour fitness and all the other amenities that have made Four Points a favorite with travelers worldwide...

Road Warriors Share Unbelievable Business Tales via Facebook Contest; Voters Can Also Win Two-Night Stay & $50 Beer Tab WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jun 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- You took a sailboat to your meeting. You hit "reply all" by mistake. Your co-workers found your pants... eventually.

Business travelers have incredible stories and Four Points by Sheraton is looking to reward the most outrageous ones. Four Points is excited to unveil a contest that boasts a $25,000 grand prize for the tale that generates the most votes from Four Points guests, Facebook fans and fellow travelers. Those with compelling stories can enter the "Win $25K" contest via Four Points' Facebook page now through August 10.* A grand-prize winner will be announced September 7, 2011...

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria Opens in Summer 2011 in the Heart of Downtown, Near University, Shopping and Dining WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to introduce its fast-growing Four Points brand to Peoria, Illinois. Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria opens in July of 2011 near leading businesses and Peoria's recently revitalized RiverFront. Owned by SPE LO Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Textron Financial Corporation, the hotel will feature 319 comfortable and stylish guest rooms, market-leading meeting facilities, a full-service restaurant, indoor pool, and other amenities that have made Four Points a favorite with travelers worldwide...

Hotel Brand with Fast-Growing Global Footprint Scores Again with the World's Most Popular Sport WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 13, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Four Points by Sheraton and Major League Soccer today announced a partnership marking Four Points' return as the official hotel brand of MLS. Four Points first joined as a partner last year. Four Points is the fast-growing global hotel brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT).

As part of the wide-ranging partnership, North American soccer fans will gain access to special Four Points offers via MLSsoccer.com, Major League Soccer's official website. And, Four Points properties will become Major League Soccer central for fans during MLS Cup, MLS' championship game...

Opening in the Summer of 2011, Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown is on Track to become the Brand's First LEED Certified Hotel WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new Four Points by Sheraton in Tallahassee is expected to become the brand's first LEED-certified property, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced.

Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown, which opens in the summer of 2011, is on track to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program in 2012. The hotel is also working toward earning certification from Florida's Green Lodging Association.

Ideally located in the heart of Florida's capital city, Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown will occupy a 12-story round building that has been a city landmark since 1969...

Making Travel Even More Convenient and Comfortable, "Four Points by Sheraton LAX 24-Hour Check-In / Check-Out" Offer Lets Guests Match Their Stays with Flight Itineraries WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Making travel through one of the world's busiest airports a little less complicated, Four Points by Sheraton LAX is giving guests a new option to check in any time of the day or night - and stay for 24 hours.

The hotel's new "Four Points by Sheraton LAX 24-Hour Check-In / Check-Out" offer lets travelers at the world's sixth-busiest airport match their stays to their flight itineraries without worrying about extra fees or inflexible check-out deadlines. It's one more way Four Points makes travel more convenient and worry-free...

A Massive Hit with Travelers Worldwide, Four Points Brings Great Amenities And Honest Value to Busy East Memphis Corridor WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Here's a Memphis debut to cheer about: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that Four Points by Sheraton, the fast-growing hotel brand that's become a huge hit with travelers worldwide for great amenities and honest value, opens its first property in the "Home of the Blues" this week.

Located at 5877 Poplar Avenue on the city's east side, near downtown attractions and just ten miles from Memphis International Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Memphis East also situates guests near key corporate offices, including FedEx, International Paper, and Service Master...

A Huge Hit with Guests, Four Points Package Brings "Simple Pleasures" Back to Mornings on the Road WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Breakfast for a Buck is back at Four Points.

The eye-opening "Breakfast for a Buck" package, a huge hit with guests when it was originally introduced last year, will return from now through April 30 at over 85 participating Four Points by Sheraton hotels in the U.S. and Canada.

True to Four Points' popular "No Nickel and Diming" promise - which takes the guesswork and expensive surprises out of travel - "Breakfast for a Buck" offers a delicious, full American breakfast with great coffee for just one dollar. To make mornings even easier, the dollar is simply added on at the time of booking the promotion...

Simple Pleasures, Like Great Craft Brews, Fresh Coffee, and Free Bottled Water, Have Made Four Points a Hit with Travelers Worldwide www.fourpoints.com WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Comfort, style, and value are the latest arrivals at Houston's Hobby Airport.

Four Points by Sheraton, the fast-growing hotel brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced the opening of a third hotel in Houston with a 79-room property just steps from Hobby. Four Points "simple pleasures" philosophy has made the brand a massive hit with travelers everywhere by giving guests everything they need, plus the extras they love - all with superior service and modern style.

Boasting an unbeatable location at 8720 Gulf Freeway - near downtown, with easy access to Interstate 45 - the brand-new Four Points Houston Hobby Airport situates guests near major corporate headquarters, attractions, and arenas...

Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette Hotel To Open Spring 2011 near Purdue U., Purdue Research Park WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to introduce its fast-growing Four Points brand to Indiana's West Lafayette metro area. Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette, adjacent to Purdue Research Park and just one mile from Purdue University, is scheduled to open in late spring 2011.

With extensive renovations to guest rooms and public areas, and smart enhancements throughout the property, the former University Plaza Hotel has undergone a complete overhaul in preparation for its new start as a Four Points. Owned by an affiliate of White Plains, NY-based True North Management Group, and managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group, Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette will offer 171 comfortable and stylish guest rooms and suites, market-leading meeting facilities, two restaurants, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and other amenities that have made Four Points a favorite with travelers worldwide...

Four Points by Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood Opens in Summer 2011, Delivering Style, Comfort and Friendly Service in a Convenient Location Near Businesses and Top Performance VenuesWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to debut its Four Points by Sheraton brand in the Nashville metropolitan area. Four Points by Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood is scheduled to open in August 2011 just ten minutes from the heart of downtown Nashville. Four Points by Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood will offer 208 comfortable and stylish guest rooms and all the amenities guests need to travel the way they like, for a great price.

Owned by Eagle Hospitality, the former Holiday Inn will undergo extensive renovations to all guest rooms and public areas prior to opening as a Four Points by Sheraton...

Thailand's First Four Points by Sheraton Provides Prime Location Downtown at Sukhumvit 15 BANGKOK, Dec 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- With its first hotel in Thailand, Four Points by Sheraton is bringing its hugely popular promise of uncomplicated comfort and exceptional value to one of Asia's commercial and cultural hubs.

Located in Sukhumvit, Bangkok's trendy entertainment and commercial district, the 268-room property will offer some of the largest guestrooms among the city's midscale hotels - along with one of the city's coolest rooftop bars and a specially curated "Beer Vault."

The hotel features 249 guest rooms, eight junior suites and 11 executive suites, all designed with clean architectural lines and warm contemporary furnishings...

Hotels in China, Thailand, India, Libya Set to Open This Fall and Winter

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sep 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Four Points by Sheraton is proving that timeless, stylish comfort and great value translate around the world.

The sizzling brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will open ten new hotels across the globe before the end of the year, with new properties slated for cities in six countries on three continents. With the openings, Four Points will command a presence in 28 countries, up from 24 just this year.

The news comes on the heels of Four Points' announcement of its milestone 150th hotel. Four Points' momentum will continue into 2011 as the fast-growing brand continues to debut in business and travel hubs around the world...

Through September 30, Members of Starwood Preferred Guest and Rapid Rewards Can Earn Credit for Stays at More than 150 Four Points Properties Worldwide WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Every eligible stay at a Four Points by Sheraton hotel will earn one Southwest Rapid Rewards(R) credit through a promotion launched exclusively for members of Starwood Preferred Guest(R) and Southwest Rapid Rewards.

Four Points by Sheraton, with over 150 great hotels in 24 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler a new kind of style and comfort, combined with "can-do" service - all at an honest value.

The promotion, which runs through September 30, is part of a new partnership between Southwest Airlines and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Responders working to clean up the Gulf of Mexico are getting some support - and gratitude - from the Four Points by Sheraton New Orleans Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach Boulevard.

A "Gulf Region Responders" offer at each hotel provides 15 to 20 percent off regular rates, complimentary 800 and local calls, and a free breakfast. The offer is available through August 31, 2010 and bookable by going to www.fourpoints.com/responders.

The "Gulf Region Responders" offer is aimed at making travel a little easier for cleanup crews, relief workers, fishermen, and others toiling to contain the Gulf oil spill, according to Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc...

Four Points by Sheraton Saskatoon Brings Great New Stay Option to Prime Location Near the University and Downtown WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, Canada. Owned and managed by VJ Management, the newly constructed 119-room hotel will delight business and leisure travelers alike with terrific service, comfortable and stylish guest rooms and everything guests need to travel the way they like for a great price.

Over the past five years, Starwood and its partners have invested more than $1 billion into renovations, conversions and new build properties at Four Points to make the brand's portfolio of hotels better than ever...

At Four Points by Sheraton, "No Nickel and Diming" Philosophy Makes Breakfast a Simple Pleasure WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Just because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, doesn't mean it has to be the most expensive part of your trip. With that in mind, Four Points by Sheraton is launching an eye-opening "Breakfast for a Buck" package today, which gets you a delicious, hearty breakfast for just a dollar.

Guests who book at participating Four Points properties in the U.S. and Canada can request the "Breakfast for a Buck" offer now through September 30. To book this package and see all other great deals available at Four Points hotels, guests can go to www.fourpoints.com/greatdeals. It's all part of Four Points popular "No Nickel and Diming" philosophy, which takes the guesswork - and expensive surprises - out of travel...

Hotel Unveils Refurbished Family Room, Restaurant and Guest Rooms as Part of Brand's Global Rejuvenation Campaign WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor boasts a whole new look, after completing a more than $2.5 million renovation in May 2009. The hotel now offers a refurbished lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and conference center as part of the Four Points by Sheraton global revitalization campaign. In the past five years, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its licensees have invested more than $1 billion to reinvent the Four Points by Sheraton brand, driven by major property renovations, conversions and new-build hotels.

Designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in the 1980's, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor has been refreshed for today's self-sufficient traveler...

Starwood Opens Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi and Signs Deal to Open Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur, City Square Next Month

WHITE PLAINS, NY, Sep 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of its Four Points by Sheraton brand in India. Starwood recently opened the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi and has reached an agreement to open the Four Points by Sheraton, Jaipur City Square in October of 2009.

"Starwood has spent the last two years laying the groundwork for the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in India, and we are thrilled to see our plans come to fruition with the opening and signing of these new hotels," said Miguel Ko, President and Chairman of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific...

Hotel Unveils Redesigned Restaurant, Refurbished Guest Rooms and New Pool and Fitness Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport boasts a whole new look following the completion of a $9 million renovation in April 2009. Located in Bangor, Maine, the property made significant upgrades to its lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and exterior as part of the Four Points by Sheraton global revitalization campaign. In the past five years, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its licensees have invested more than $1 billion in Four Points by Sheraton hotels with major property renovations, conversion and new-build hotels. 70 percent of the Four Points portfolio has turned over in the last five years due to strategic efforts to improve the quality and consistency of the hotels...