Originally Posted by
3Cforme
As for Starwood neglecting 'Australia + Asia', try having a look at net change in Starwood properties in the region over the last five years. There has been significant investment.
Not if you exclude China (and someone pointed out India)
Just look at Phuket which is supposed to be booming; in recent years Starwood lost the Royal Meridien and the Four Points in Patong (even before opening) and all they managed to achieve is
one Westin in a location most would not even consider staying. Marriott on the other hand secured
one Renaissance (in a prime location) and
three Courtyards.
Try looking at the world map, between Lombok (next to Bali) and Melbourne there will be no Starwood property after the Sherton Perth is gone. Can someone tell me the distance between the Sheraton Senggigi Lombok and Westin Melbourne ?