Two Starwood Resorts in Phoenix Partner to Celebrate 10 Years

For the first time, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, two Starwood resorts in Phoenix, are partnering to offer a unique opportunity for exclusive rates for stays and 10,000 bonus Starpoints to celebrate their 10^th anniversaries. I thought you would be interested in this press release. Please let me know if you need more information. Thanks!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE WESTIN KIERLAND AND SHERATON WILD HORSE PASS RESORTS PARTNER TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS WITH AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR SPG MEMBERS

PHOENIX, AZ (July 2012) – This fall, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa will celebrate a decade of offering the ultimate travel experience to resort guests visiting the Phoenix metropolitan area. To commemorate their 10^th Anniversaries, the two Starwood Resorts have partnered to offer a Ten Years of Luxury Starwood Resorts in the Valley promotion, offering Starwood Preferred Guest members exclusive discounts and the opportunity to earn a 10,000 SPG point award.

With exclusive rates from $119 per night, SPG members are invited to enjoy a luxurious stay at two of the valley’s premier resorts and earn an award of 10,000 Starpoints.

· Guests must stay one night or more at each of the two participating properties, The Westin Kierland Resort and Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort.
· Guests will receive a 10,000 SPG point award. Starpoints will be credited to the guest’s SPG account within 30 days after the completion of their second stay.
· Valid for stays August 10 – December 29, 2012, based upon availability, cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or package and is subject to blackout dates.
· Guests must be a Starwood Preferred Guest member, or are invited to join the Starwood Preferred Guest Program.

To secure room reservations, please call and mention rate plan TENYEAR, or book online. Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa: 602-225-0100, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass – 10 Years of Luxury Package; Westin Kierland Resort & Spa: 480-624-1202, Westin Kierland – 10 Years of Luxury Package.

A valid SPG member number is required at the time of booking. Non-members wishing to join Starwood Preferred Guest, a complimentary loyalty program, to take advantage of this offer and many other exclusive Starwood Hotel & Resort offers may join online at www.spg.com.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a four-diamond Resort located in the heart of “new” Scottsdale in the Sonoran Southwest. The Arizona Resort features 732 rooms, 55 suites and 32 casitas; nearly 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space; ten food and beverage venues; a full-service spa and fitness studio; an elaborate water park including a water slide and lazy river; Westin Kids Club®; and the 27-hole Kierland Golf Club. Kierland Resort has an award-winning Family FUN program with events and activities for individuals of all ages. As an added benefit, The Westin Kierland is adjacent to Kierland Commons and the Scottsdale Quarter; both are among the hottest shopping and dining districts in the Valley. The Resort is an ENERGY STAR Partner and was named the “Greenest Hotel in Phoenix” by the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association and the Arizona Department of Environmental Services. For more information about The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, please visit www.kierlandresort.com or call 480-624-1000. Recent enhancement information can be found at www.kierlandenhancements.com. All special events and offers can be found atwww.ilovekierlandresort.com. Follow on Twitter and Facebook.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, located on the Gila River Indian Community, is a total destination resort showcasing the heritage, culture, art and legends of the Pima and Maricopa Tribes. The resort offerings include: 500 culturally themed rooms, Forbes Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond Dining at Kai,the Forbes Four-Star Native American Aji Spa; 36-holes of Troon-managed golf at Whirlwind Golf Club; the 1,000-acre Koli Equestrian Center, and a boat cruise to the nearby Rawhide Western Theme Town.

Media Contacts:

Stephanie Dowling

Director of Public Relations

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Ph. 480-624-1315

Stephanie.Dowling@westin.com

www.kierlandresort.com

Stephanie Sanstead

Director of Public Relations

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

Ph: 602.385.5746

Stephanie.Sanstead@Sheraton.com