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Cuban hotel becomes first to operate under U.S. brand

June 28, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

A large “Four Points by Sheraton” sign has gone up outside the Havana hotel that this week becomes the first in Cuba to operate under a U.S. brand since the 1959 revolution. The military-owned Gaviota 5th Avenue Hotel, close to the Caribbean seafront, is one of two hotels that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide agreed to manage in a multimillion-dollar deal with Cuba in March.

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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Increases Stake in Starwood…

June 26, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board raised its stake in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc by 2,000,000.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 200,010 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 200,000 shares during the period.

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Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Vetr Inc.

June 26, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The brokerage currently has a $72.53 target price on the travel company's stock. Vetr 's target price suggests a potential upside of 17.23% from the company's previous close.

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Starwood employees said to be checking out in Stamford

June 16, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The headquarters of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide on June 15, 2016 in Stamford, Conn. Starwood is said to be undertaking layoffs with employees receiving large severance deals.

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The headquarters of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in Stamford.

June 16, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson in May 2016 at the company's Bethesda, Md. headquarters.

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The headquarters of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in Stamford.

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Expedia Flies To An Investment Grade Rating

June 16, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

We rate the company six notches higher as an upper medium investment grade credit, given their strong cash profile, robust Adjusted ROA profile, and sizable market capitalization. Cash bond markets are also overstating credit risk with a cash bond YTW of 4.342%, relative to our Intrinsic YTW of 3.092%.

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China’s Zoomlion seeks to assure Terex over deal: sources

April 7, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Zoomlion’s move comes as U.S. companies become more skeptical of Chinese companies’ ability to complete deals. Last week, China’s Anbang Insurance Group Co unexpectedly withdrew a $14 billion offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc .

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Universal Studios Hollywood joins the Harry Potter family

April 7, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

As of Thursday, Universal Orlando no longer has a corner on the domestic market for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter . Its twin attraction will officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Tripadvisor Data Uncovers Best Time to Book Hotels

April 6, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

When it comes to airfare, the general rule of thumb is to book as far in advance as possible for the best rates. The travel giant found that booking the lowest hotel prices largely depends on the destination.

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Anbang’s Starwood retreat is setback for China’s M&A campaign

April 1, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Anbang Insurance Group Co’s unexpected withdrawal this week of its $14 billion offer to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc is a wider blow to the unprecedented drive by Chinese companies to acquire North American and European assets. From semiconductors and industrial equipment, to financial services and real estate, China’s insatiable appetite for Western companies has pushed the country’s outbound cross-border M&A to $101.1 billion year-to-date, nearly surpassing the full-year record of $109.5 billion set last year.

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