Three new SPG hotels to open in Cuba!
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Part of the motivation for Anbang to purchase Starwood is the desire to move/keep assets out of China. I don't see the corporate registration or whatever moving to China, although of course various companies are going offshore (Ireland, for example) to avoid taxation.
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Starwood said there are four properties, but only named three.
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Starwood Signs Historic Deals for 3 Havana Hotels
Above appeared in FBT where I serve as Ed.Dir.
Starwood also said it had permission from the Treasury Department to operate one additional hotel, although it did not announce which that would be....
Starwood Signs Historic Deals for 3 Havana Hotels
Above appeared in FBT where I serve as Ed.Dir.
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Starwood said there are four properties, but only named three.
Above from
Starwood Signs Historic Deals for 3 Havana Hotels
Above appeared in FBT where I serve as Ed.Dir.
Above from
Starwood Signs Historic Deals for 3 Havana Hotels
Above appeared in FBT where I serve as Ed.Dir.
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These hotels need some major renovations.........and even then?
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I stayed in the Inglaterra one month ago. It needs a lot of renovation, it has the potential to be beautiful. At the moment it's a bit of a disaster.
I'll be fascinated how Starwood instills customer service. Cuba- well for obvious reasons, there's no real concept of customer service. You get what you get and you like it. It's one big project, I hope they make it work.
I'll be fascinated how Starwood instills customer service. Cuba- well for obvious reasons, there's no real concept of customer service. You get what you get and you like it. It's one big project, I hope they make it work.
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In fact, the official press release is pretty clear that there are exactly three properties involved, so unless there's another official missive, I'd take that as gospel.
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Three new SPG hotels to open in Cuba!
What will be offered in lieu of Internet access for Platinums? I have my priorities to live up to. 😄
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I'm wondering if it would possible to puff on a Cuban Montecristo in the lobby of these renovated hotels, while sipping fine Cognac, aged tequila, & aged Cuban rum?
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"Marriott’s objectives in Cuba include entering the hospitality sector with Marriott brands, providing hospitality training for Cuban nationals, helping to generate new economic opportunities for businesses supplying the hospitality industry, and as a corporate citizen, supporting opportunities for youth, women and other communities in Cuba."
On a dif note & taking it back to travel, I didn't realize that current law doesn't allow for airline points & if that pertains to hotels as well. That might delay some folk staying at either SPG or Marriott properties if no points are earned.
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Accrue these points to a non-US partner? Easy enough for airlines in an alliance, a bit more tough for a hotel.