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Health April 2, 2009 Tracey Minkin	America's Healthiest Hotels The following standout hotel chains place your health and wellness at the center of their missions, offering everything from supercomfortable beds and top-notch fitness opportunities to great-tasting, nutritious food and relaxing interiors.
InsideFlyer March 2009	Loews Celebrates "Indoguration" To commemorate the search for a pet dog by President Obama, Loews hotels is offering guests a "Presidential Pooch" package for the first 100 days of the Obama administration.
The Motley Fool November 20, 2009 Brian Orelli	Taking Fido on Your Trip? There's a Drug for That. No more dog vomit in the cup holders.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Traveling in Luxury and Good Health Check out the healthiest hotels in America. Four Seasons, Boston... Topaz Hotel, Washington, D.C... Starwood's Westin Times Square, New York City... etc.
BusinessWeek October 27, 2003 Amy Cortese	Fine Dining? Just Across The Lobby Some of the best new restaurants are popping up in hotels.
InsideFlyer April 2009	Aeroplan $25 Dining Credit Until April 30, 2009, when you redeem and stay at any participating Westin, Sheraton or Le Meridien hotel in Canada, you will get a $25 dining credit to use during your stay.
InsideFlyer May 2012	Loyalty Traveler - A Midscale Choice Buying points directly from hotel programs during special offers for bonus points or discount prices is another way to build points balances and diversify your loyalty accounts without having to sleep around so much.
Fast Company Jul/Aug 2012 Lindsey Kratochwill	Starwood's New Chinese Hotel Is Half-Sheraton, Half-Westin, And Twice The Appeal Starwood Hotels opens a dual-branded resort in Changbaishan, China, in August. Half Sheraton, half Westin, it offers distinct experiences to leverage brands and create return guests. Here's what each half is selling.
Inc. March 2004 Nicole Gull	Range Rovers Dog policies are becoming more prevalent in casual workplaces.
InsideFlyer August 2009	AAA Starwood Vacations AAA members can take advantage of special discounts and benefits at select Starwood Hotels this summer.
BusinessWeek February 17, 2011 Susan Berfield	Speed Dial: Starwood's Fritz van Paasschen The chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide says Sheraton, its once-troubled business travel brand, is now fueling growth.
BusinessWeek October 9, 2006 Kate Murphy	Lassie, Come To Houston The American Automobile Assn. rates Houston the most pet-friendly city in America.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets	Developers Check into Boutique Hotels Boutique hotels, which focus on high style, personalized service and trendy restaurants, are growing in number as more developers tap into this lucrative segment -- including some of the nation's largest hotel companies.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2002 Steve Webb	Upscale Hotel Brands Headed for Smaller Towns Can it be that the future of the Westin and Sheraton brands is in places like Normal, Ill.?
BusinessWeek September 10, 2007 Carol Matlack	Chi-Chi Meets Quirky Deluxe hotels try to raise their hip quotient.
Fast Company May 2000 David Dorsey	Consultants - Get off the Gravy Train! Consultant Debunking Unit: How hard is it to get dogs to eat, and why do consultants keep talking about eating dog food?
BusinessWeek August 27, 2009 Palmeri & Balfour	Behind Starwood's Hotel Expansion in China The chain's Sheraton brand, already popular on the mainland, is likely to grow more so as Chinese tourism expands.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Joe Gose	Condo Hotel Wave Hits U.S. Again What's the attraction? Condo hotels can generate highly lucrative returns of 25% to 30% versus conventional hotels, which yield 10% to 12%. Pre-construction room sales also raise 25% to 40% in equity that ground-up projects need to secure financing.
National Real Estate Investor January 31, 2003 Parke Chapman	Starwood reports 12% revenue increase for '02 Although its near-term forecast is clouded by the United States' potential conflict with Iraq, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has reported a 12% revenue increase for the fourth quarter of 2002.
BusinessWeek July 18, 2005 Kate Murphy	Dogs A Few Steps Ahead On Training Consider adopting a retired guide or search dog, or a puppy that didn't make the cut.
Entrepreneur March 2004 Chris McGinnis	Need for Speed Hotels say hello to high-speed Internet access---and goodbye to high usage fees.
BusinessWeek October 8, 2007 Spencer E. Ante	Starwood Hotels: Rubbing Customers The Right Way Massages and other unlikely Six Sigma ventures are winners at Starwood Hotels.
Entrepreneur March 2007 Julie Moline	First Resort? Airport hotels are luring road warriors in droves.
Fast Company November 2009 Zachary Wilson	Raising the Woof: 12 Eye-Popping Pet Projects The $45 billion pet-care biz is changing -- and extending -- lives.
Fast Company December 2005 Josh Taylor	Meet Me in the Lobby Hip furniture, free Internet, and no time limit - why guerrilla hotel meet-ups in public spaces are all the rage.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Rich Duprey	Luxury Lodging Lights Up Hilton will be branding the Waldorf name while a former Starwood exec looks for opulence. It's a smart move by the hoteliers. Investors, take note.
InsideFlyer April 2010	Loyalty Traveler- Hotel Value Proposition Hotel points are a safety net against fluctuating hotel rates.
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets	Why Condo Hotels Are a Hot Concept Why have condo hotels become so hot? For starters, developers can sell off hotel units prior to construction, enabling them to obtain construction debt and equity more easily than if they were building a traditional hotel.
BusinessWeek August 6, 2007 Brady & Palmeri	The Pet Economy Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends
AskMen.com Steve Richer	How To: Get A Dog Dogs are man's best friends. They're loyal, affectionate, and fun to have around. What's not to love?
InsideFlyer May 2009	Red Lion Lines Up for Pets Red Lion is showing just how pet friendly a hotel chain can be with their new Pets Stay Free campaign. All Red Lion Hotels accept pets for a $20 per stay fee.
Inc. October 1, 2009 Bob Cooper	The Best Guided Running Tours Whether free or for a fee, here are five alternatives to the hotel treadmill.
Fast Company April 1, 2007 Mark Ashley	Don't Call Them "Boutiques" New hotels combine stylish, contemporary design with a focus on service that sometimes borders on the obsessive. Gansevoort Hotels - New York ... James Hotels - Chicago... etc.
Food Processing December 2007 Diane Toops	Bone Appetit! Not afraid to spend more, pet owners seek healthier, safer options for four-legged family members. Major pet food manufacturers and private label suppliers have joined the "safety first" pack, reviewing their manufacturing practices, suppliers and recipes.
Inc. September 1999 Hansen, Susan	Upstarts: Pet Luxuries What is it about people and their pets? That magical bond between human and beast has yielded pounds of start-up opportunity for such ventures as a discount buying club and a pet hotel.
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Robyn Parets	Kimpton Expands Boutique Concept Capitalizing on travelers' growing demand for boutique hotels with high style and personalized service, the newly formed Kimpton Hospitality Partners (KHP) plans to acquire $450 million in boutique hotel properties during the next two years.
InsideFlyer November 2009	United Mileage Plus Hotel and Car Awards United Mileage Plus members can now redeem miles for hotel stays and car rental awards online.
InsideFlyer May 2009	W Third Night Free Stay two nights at any participating W Hotel worldwide and you can get a third night free with the Night on Us promotion through Sept. 30, 2009.
BusinessWeek October 27, 2003 Christopher Palmeri	Home Sweet Hotel For inns to rate with our readers, they need comfy rooms, high-speed Net access, and some little extras thrown in.
BusinessWeek June 24, 2010	Hard Choices: Ian Schrager The father of the boutique hotel reflects on deciding not to brand, working with Marriott, and stopping rivals from stealing his ideas.
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2004 Parke Chapman	Let's Make A Deal An eagerly awaited uptick in occupancy and daily rates has sparked a seller's market for prime hotel properties.
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets	Select-Service Hotels Entice Developers Following one of the worst industry downturns ever, hotel developers are back in full swing but with a new twist: An upscale product known as select service has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most lucrative niches in the industry.
Inc. December 1, 2009 Shivani Vora	Your Guide to Executive Club Floors Staying on a hotel's club floor usually means free food and access to a private bar. But many hotels are redesigning their club levels to lure business travelers, and amenities go well beyond trail mix and cocktails.
Fast Company April 2006	Eccentric Survey Finding Results from a survey of 150 dog owners by Dogster.com and Simply Hired.
National Real Estate Investor February 9, 2004 Parke Chapman	Starwood Beats Wall Street Estimates Despite a 4.4% decline in profits, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide beat Wall Street estimates for the fourth quarter of 2003.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets	New Starwood CEO to Add Fizz? In a move designed to strengthen its already powerful brands, Starwood Hotels & Resorts ventured outside the real estate and hotel industries and selected Steven Heyer, former president and COO of The Coca-Cola Co., as its new CEO.
BusinessWeek September 25, 2006 Andrew Blum	Small Hotels, Big Personalities Indie establishments serve up singular style along with luxurious touches and 21st century amenities.
Entrepreneur April 2007 Kim Orr	Vend a Dog a Bone Candy and soft drinks, move aside -- vending machines are going to the dogs, thanks to one pet lover.
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 Beth Mattson-Teig	Hotel Chains Take Back the Web Hotel companies are hoping to take back the customer connection and improve their profits by fortifying their Web sites and offering their excess inventory directly to consumers. The question now is whether the hotel companies can beat the discounters.
Outside October 2004	All or Nothing New Kicks from Adidas and Nike... Dogged Pursuits... Boogie Down Under...