Starwood Timeshare

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Frits van Paasschen has resigned from his position as CEO. The change was announced Tuesday, February 17th, and was described as a mutual agreement with Starwood’s board of directors.

This comes just a week after the announcement of the Starwood Vacation Ownership spin-off. For the moment, Starwood Director Adam Aron will act as interim CEO and van Paasschen will continue to stay on as a consultant through the transition. Starwood has stated that they are considering both internal and external candidates. [Read more…]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that they will create a separate publicly traded company for its vacation ownership subsidiary, Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO).

The new SVO division will be lead by a seasoned management team and will continue to be based in Orlando, FL. The company has already made it clear that they will continue to maintain their affiliation with Sheraton, Westin, and Starwood Preferred Guest resorts. [Read more…]

By now you may have heard that Apple is introducing a state-of-the-art watch in 2015. The new watch, known as the iWatch, will allow consumers to access their iPhones without having to remove them from a pocket or bag.

The iWatch will have many advanced features, including some that can benefit travelers. Timeshare brands have already utilized smartphones by introducing apps for members. Starwood Hotels & Resorts, parent company of the Starwood Vacation Network, brings this technology a step forward with plans to introduce an iWatch digital room key. [Read more…]

Timeshare resorts and hotels are using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with guests. By using social media platforms, hospitality brands are engaging owners and improving customer service. Plus, it’s a great way to advertise their brands.

You too can benefit from social media by earning points towards future vacations. Recently, brands like Starwood Vacation Ownership are using these platforms to thank guests with rewards and incentives. For posting pictures, tweets, or reviews guests now have the ability to earn more rewards. [Read more…]