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Singapore is absolutely fantastic. Myriads of attractions, plethora of entertainment options and many other activities to try out… Singapore offers it all. The culture in Singapore is mixed. Heavily influenced by Indian, Chinese, Malay and other Asian countries this nation is a melting pot of many traditions and ethnicity. Hotels and accommodation in Singapore is easy to find. Singapore Hotels offer excellent lodging experience and are internationally acclaimed to be one of the finest places to stay in the city.

Singapore is known to be one of the “most beautiful places in the world”. It is a perfect place for a tourist on a vacation or a stopover. Nestled in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a small island with some of the most beautiful hotel and accommodation facilities. Most people come to Singapore for shopping; it is after all the shopper’s paradise. With various ethnic groups having their own identity, it is pleasure to stroll through places like Little India, Chinatown and Arab Street.

Singapore’s fascination for food is a well-known folklore. You will find people normally discussing about the best places to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect to have some great and delicious stuff at café, restaurants, and food joints here. Singapore hotels are budget-friendly hotels offering accommodation facilities that would fit your pocket. There is something for everyone here. Singaporean hotels and accommodations are known for their exciting range that can cater to 5 star international audiences and also to people who are looking for a great value, comfort and convenience at low rates. Singapore accommodations from Orchard Road Shopping area to the suburban districts of Geylang are known to be on the cheaper side. You can get cheap Singapore hotel deals at Bencoolen Street also. You can also get attractive discounts and great value at Singapore hotels and Singapore accommodations that line the beach resorts of the Sentosa Island.

Note that in Singapore, the locations of the hotels can influence the rates of the room. If the hotel that you take is in proximity to big shopping malls or shopping districts, the hotel rooms tend to be more expensive. You can also stay in Singapore hotels that come with an affordable price tag, especially in places near bus depots or train stations. They will also make for hassle-free commuting.

A standard Singapore hotel and Singapore accommodation comes with room service, meeting room, internet and cable connection, mini bars, international phone service, fitness center etc. A simple Singapore accommodation with just the basic amenities like bedroom and bathroom is also available. Hotels in Singapore tend to carry some sort of promotion or the other at various points of time, so it is recommended to check for Singapore hotel deals and such offers before making a reservation. With so much of entertainment, shopping, nightlife and a splendid stay in hotels in Singapore, it pays to make your reservation earlier so that you do not miss out on the pleasure and entertainment.

Starwood Solidifies Its Position as Number One Operator of Upscale Hotels in China; Underscores Aggressive Expansion Worldwide

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there, with the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel. As the first international hotel chain to enter China when the historic Great Wall Beijing Sheraton Hotel opened in 1985, Starwood today is the largest international upscale hotel company in China and continues to grow its footprint there with the expansion of its brands including Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, St. Regis, Luxury Collection, aloft, Four Points by Sheraton and W hotels in established and emerging cities as well as resort destinations.

“With strong domestic demand, an increasing affinity for global brands and international inbound travel on the rise, our opportunity in China is perhaps unsurpassed anywhere in the world,” said Simon Turner, President, Global Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “What’s more, by 2020, China will generate over 100 million outbound trips a year, more than triple its current output, making it one of the largest origins of outbound travel in the world. As the Chinese travel abroad, they look for brands they know, and therefore Starwood’s development in China today, has significant implications for our hotels worldwide.”

A dominant player in the upper-upscale and luxury hotel market in China, Starwood is poised to grow in other segments as well, and the company will debut its new select service brand, aloft, in China this September with the opening of the aloft Beijing, Haidian. Designed with the DNA of W Hotels, aloft targets younger, style-conscious consumers.

“We expect healthy expansion as we launch aloft throughout China and continue to expand our established upper upscale and luxury brands in various Chinese cities where we are currently under penetrated,” commented Miguel Ko, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. “Starwood continues to win many new hotel projects in China and this is largely due to the confidence the development community has in our lifestyle brands, noted innovations and consistently strong delivery of results in the region.”

Starwood continues to grow aggressively throughout Asia Pacific, with over 80 hotels under construction. China continues to fuel growth in the region, and more than half of Starwood’s pipeline in Asia Pacific is in Greater China, where the company expects to double its portfolio by 2011. In addition to the 43 hotels Starwood currently operates in China, Starwood has 57 new properties scheduled to open. These include 22 Sheratons, 12 Four Points by Sheratons, eight Westins, five W hotels, four St Regis, three Le Meridien hotels, two aloft hotels and one Luxury Collection hotel.

Globally, Starwood will mark a milestone this year with the opening of its 900th hotel, and expects to increase its portfolio by 50% over the next five years, driven by aggressive global expansion across all its brands and the unprecedented growth of its two new brands, aloft and Element which launched earlier this year. Starwood’s global pipeline includes 500 hotels and 120,000 rooms. Approximately half of Starwood’s new hotels are expected to open outside of North America, reflecting the company’s impressive growth in dynamic international markets.

Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel will feature 470 rooms, approximately 36,000 square feet of meeting space, 3 restaurants and bar, a health club, spa and indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel is part of the final phase of the Global Trade Center (GTC) mixed-use complex development. The complex comprises offices, retail shops, condominium, serviced apartments, and the hotel. Located in Dongcheng District, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing transportation network near the Third Ring Road, and within close proximity to the 2008 Olympics venue, business and financial districts as well as Tiananmen Square. In addition to Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, Starwood currently has 2 hotels under construction in Beijing : aloft Beijing Haidian and Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian; as well as 4 hotels in operation : Great Wall Sheraton Beijing, The Westin Beijing, Financial Street, The Westin Beijing, Chaoyang and St Regis Beijing.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
Source: China Newswire

Several new Las Vegas hotel and casinos may help the local economy and reduce the highest unemployment rate in Nevada in the last 14 years by creating thousands of jobs over the next months. Only a few days ago, Steve Wynn’s announced that his new offspring, Encore, will start hiring 5300 employees within the next weeks. Wynn says he is not only building a luxury environment for gamblers and visitors, but also a great working environment for its employees and potential employees are betting on Wynn’s words and by Monday afternoon, there company had received 11,000 applications for the new five thousand positions available at Encore.

But there are also several other projects under development that can create a big relief for the Las Vegas workforce, the Aliante Station will open in late 2008 at the north end of the valley, creating 1,200 new jobs and adding a few thousand new rooms to the Las Vegas hotel machinery. Some other Las Vegas mega projects, including MGM’s CityCenter will open in 2009 and are expected to create at list 7000 new jobs. By the end of that year, there will be 25,000 new hotel rooms.