Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
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| Sheraton Hotels and Resorts | |
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| Type | Hotel |
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| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | White Plains, NY |
| Key people | Steve Heyer, CEO Starwood |
| Industry | Hospitality, Hotels, Tourism |
| Products | Temporary residence |
| Slogan | Belong |
| Website | Sheraton Hotels |
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is Starwood Hotels & Resorts' largest and second oldest brand (Westin being the oldest). Starwood's headquarters are in White Plains, New York.
[edit] Sheraton history
Sheraton began in 1937 when two entrepreneurs, Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore, acquired the Stonehaven Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts.
They soon expanded their holdings to include properties from across the United States. In 1945, it was the first hotel chain to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sheraton expanded internationally in 1949 with the purchase of two Canadian hotel chains. The 1960s saw the first Sheraton hotels in Latin America and the Middle East. In 1965, Sheraton opened its 100th hotel. In 1966, the company opened its first international hotel in Kuwait. The multinational conglomerate ITT purchased the chain in 1968, after which it was known as ITT Sheraton.
In 1998, Sheraton and its sister brands Four Points by Sheraton, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection were acquired by Starwood.
[edit] Gallery
 Sheraton Crossroads, Mahwah, New Jersey |
