Sheraton Hotels Will Drive Starwood's Portfolio Growth in 2011 and Widen Lead in China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide HOT today announced that its Sheraton brand continues to lead the company's global growth and strengthen Starwood's position as one of the largest international hotel operators in China. Twenty-five new Sheraton hotels will open this year, including 16 in cities across China. Sheraton will also lead Starwood's future global expansion and represents 30% of the company's total development pipeline.