Le Meridien Franchise News

Amman, Jordan, March 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Marking the occasion of Mother's Day, Le Meridien Amman visited last week the Human Care elderly home in Fuheis and presented its 25 female and male residents with spring flowers, personal gifts and fresh seasonal fruits.
Ten associates from different departments, led by the General Manager Giuseppe Ressa, visited the esteemed establishment, and expressed their respect and appreciation for the seniors who are the pillars of every community. “The unconditional sacrifices, kind gestures and timeless efforts of our mothers, whether in the family or in the workplace, are highly valued. Mother’s Day represents only an opportunity for us to express our commitment to our limitless vision of caring for and contributing to the welfare of the local and international community,” stated Ressa...

Le Méridien New Delhi will Host A New Perspective Discussion on “The Indian Dream,” Featuring the Newest Additions to the LM100 Family
NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 12, 2012-- From the first ever India Design Forum (IDF), Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today announced Indian artist duo Thukral & Tagra as its newest LM100™ members, selected by Jérôme Sans, Le Méridien brand’s Cultural Curator. As part of LM100, Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra will provide artwork for high impact areas, such as hotel entrances, worldwide as part of Le Méridien’s award-winning Arrival experience. The artists, along with Sans and Mike Tiedy, Starwood’s Senior Vice President of Brand Design & Innovation, will all participate in various panel discussions at the India Design Forum, which is being hosted at the newly renovated Le Méridien New Delhi...

The First New Build Le Méridien Hotel in Europe in a Primary Destination, Designed by Award-Winning Turkish Architect Emre Arolat
ISTANBUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2012-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the debut of the first Le Méridien hotel in Turkey with the opening of the highly anticipated Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc. and designed by leading Turkish architect Emre Arolat, the hotel is situated in Istanbul’s most exclusive neighbourhood and overlooks the Bosphorus with panoramic views over two continents.
“We are delighted to partner with Makyol as we introduce Starwood’s Le Méridien brand to Turkey”, comments Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa, and Middle East “Istanbul continues to evolve as a metropolitan centre of culture, design and cuisine, making it an ideal match for our Le Méridien brand...

Yasemin Baydar and Birol Demir of :mentalKLINIK Will Join Le Méridien’s Community of Cultural Innovators during Art Basel Miami Beach 2011
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2011-- From the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today announced acclaimed Turkish artists Yasemin Baydar and Birol Demir, known as :mentalKLINIK, as the newest members of the LM100 family. Selected by Jérôme Sans, Le Méridien’s Cultural Curator since 2006, LM100 is a group of international innovators of mixed generations and interdisciplinary artistic fields chosen from the worlds of art, architecture and cuisine, who use their creativity to develop original and interactive programs for Le Méridien that transform the guest experience...

Slated to Open Mid-2012, Starwood and PT. Tiara Raya Bali International Sign Agreement to Develop New Le Méridien Bali - Jimbaran Resort
JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2011-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has reached an agreement with PT. Tiara Raya Bali International, a company of Ristia Group, to develop Le Méridien Bali – Jimbaran. Formerly known as Ristia Resort, the soon-to-open hotel will be rebranded to a Le Méridien resort under the management of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and is slated to open in mid-2012.
“We are excited to announce our collaboration with Starwood on Le Méridien Bali – Jimbaran. We believe that our distinctive design and location is the perfect fit for Le Méridien brand...

COIMBATORE, India, Nov 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the opening of Le Méridien Coimbatore, its newest hotel in India and the 100th Le Méridien hotel globally for the brand. Owned by Appu Hotels Limited, Le Méridien Coimbatore is the first internationally branded five-star hotel in the city.
"Le Méridien has undergone a comprehensive brand transformation in the past six years since it was acquired by Starwood," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien and W Hotels Worldwide. "In this new era for Le Méridien, after a comprehensive brand re-launch and portfolio consolidation, we are proud to celebrate Le Méridien brand's best portfolio ever with the grand opening of our 100th hotel worldwide, Le Méridien Coimbatore...

Amman, Jordan, October 25, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently welcomed the visual Swedish artist Ragnhild Lundén, as she prepared for her second cross cultural exhibition in Jordan; “Intuition and Imagination” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts; Le Meridien Amman’s partner in the global UNLOCK ART™ programme.
Guests of Le Meridien Amman were invited to the abstract art exhibition as part of the UNLOCK ART™ programme which entails providing guests with access to contemporary cultural centres around the world, through the Unlock Art™ pass found in their room. This cultural programme aims at awakening guests’ creative curiosity and offering them opportunities to discover a different or new perspective...

Announces Creative Class Group Founder and CEO Richard and Rana Florida as the Newest Members to Its LM100 Family of Cultural Innovators June 23, 2011 // Franchising.com // New York, NY – Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today introduced its lobby concept, "Le Méridien Hub," which re-interprets the hotel brand's lobbies as social gathering places for creative people to converse, debate and exchange. The Hub concept further builds on Le Méridien brand's award-winning Arrival experience and coffee culture, which have both been implemented successfully worldwide. The Hub offers both guests and locals a creative atmosphere where contemporary, curated artwork sets the environment. Members of LM100, a group of cultural innovators of mixed generations and interdisciplinary artistic fields, identified by Le Méridien Cultural Curator Jerome Sans, have contributed their creativity to enhance the Hub experience...

Taiwan's First Le Méridien Hotel Invites Guests to Discover Travel with a New Perspective TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today opened the doors of its newest hotel, Le Méridien Taipei. Located in the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei - Xinyi District - and steps away from local cultural offerings, Le Méridien brand's first hotel in Taiwan ushers in a new dimension of timeless chic and will be a gathering place for creative guests, with an emphasis on the arts, an inspiring atmosphere, and innovative cuisine.

Chic and minimalistic, the 160-room Le Méridien Taipei goes beyond the traditional five-star hotel experience and invites guests and the local community to discover more than just a new destination - to experience a new perspective with a focus on contemporary art and cuisine...

The 21st and 22nd members of Le Méridien's community of cultural innovators will be launched in China. NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Le Méridien today announced Chinese artists Yan Lei and Chen Wenbo as the latest LM100(TM) members, selected by Jérôme Sans, Le Méridien's Global Cultural Curator. As part of LM100, Yan Lei will provide artwork for a new key card series for Le Méridien's UNLOCK ART programme, which will become part of a limited edition artwork collection. Chen Wenbo in his role on the LM100 will create a series of artworks for high impact areas, such as hotel entrances, worldwide as part of Le Méridien's award-winning Arrival experience.

"LM100 is not a club, it's a family of international artists, designers and architects, that are reinventing Le Méridien with the vocabulary of their individual pioneering work and experience," said Jérôme Sans...

PHILADELPHIA (BUSINESS WIRE) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) today officially opened the doors of their newest hotel, Le Méridien Philadelphia. A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony included special guest speakers such as Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Pennsylvania Senator Larry Farnese, HEI Hotels & Resorts Chairman and CEO, Gary Mendell, Starwood Group SVP of North American Development, Paul Sacco.

Located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, the hotel is housed in the former YMCA building designed by prominent American architect Horace Trumbauer, who also designed Philadelphia's Union League and Museum of Art, among other well known projects of the Gilded Age. The historic adaptive reuse property was developed for HEI Hotels & Resorts, who will be the owner and operator of the hotel...

As One of the World's Top Art Hotels, the Chambers Underscores Le Méridien's New Brand Direction and Passion for the Arts MINNEAPOLIS (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that the Minneapolis-based Chambers has joined Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand with an international presence of 105 hotels and resorts. The addition of Chambers has increased the brand's footprint to 10 hotels in North America. Opened in 2006 by prominent art collector Ralph Burnet, Chambers is considered one of the world's top art hotels, featuring more than 250 original artworks by such noted artists as Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk. The hotel has been renamed Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis...

July 16, 2009 // Franchising.com // NEW YORK, NY -- Le Méridien and Jérôme Sans, Le Méridien's Cultural Curator since 2006, today announced World Barista Champion Fritz Storm as the newest member of the LM100 family. Launched in 2007, LM100 is a group of international creators of mixed generations and interdisciplinary artistic fields, chosen from the worlds of art, architecture, and cuisine, who use their creativity to develop original and interactive programs for Le Méridien, transforming the guest experience. In his LM100 role, Storm will use his experience in the art of coffee making to further implement Coffee Culture into Le Méridien hotels globally. The introduction of Storm coincides with the launch of Le Méridien's Taste of Discovery Coffee Challenge, an internal contest among associates worldwide for inspired coffee recipes that bring a new perspective on coffee, with winning recipes to be implemented into all Le Méridien hotels...

Le Méridien Hotels Celebrates Growth in Asia Pacific and the Brand's Transformation Into a Leading Edge Lifestyle Brand with the Opening of Three Brand New Hotels and Resorts May 26, 2009 // Franchising.com // Bangkok – In its continued international expansion into culturally rich cities as well as resort destinations across the globe, Le Méridien brand today unveils three new hotel and resort properties in Asia Pacific - Le Méridien Bangkok, Le Méridien Chiang Mai and Le Méridien Chiang Rai. Further expanding the brand's growing portfolio in Thailand, all three properties offer an engaging environment combined with a high standard of service designed to inspire the creative guest. Le Méridien recently celebrated the official openings of these hotels and resorts with the brand's signature event, FIRST NIGHT BANGKOK: Destination Asia, An Active Discovery...

Dynamic Growth in Asia Pacific Continues with the Debut of Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Le Meridien Chiang Mai and Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa Singapore--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of three Le Meridien properties in Asia Pacific, continuing its expansion in dynamic markets across the globe. The debut of Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa marks the brand's second resort in China, while Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort and Le Meridien Chiang Mai further expand the brand's growing portfolio in northern Thailand. All three properties offer a culturally rich environment combined with superior service designed to inspire the creative guest.

"Le Meridien is proud to broaden its reach in Asia Pacific with the addition of these three stunning properties, where guests can enjoy a unique experience that combines contemporary European refinement with distinct Asian influences curated by Le Meridien's Cultural Curator and a range of established and emerging innovators, part of LM100," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts and W Hotels Worldwide...