Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces W Punta de Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit scheduled to open in 2016

Slated to Open in 2016, W Punta de Mita to Bring Innovative Design and Whatever/Whenever Service to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit

STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Scheduled to open in 2016, W Punta de Mita will be part of Los Veneros, an exclusive enclave located on Mexico’s magnificent Pacific Coast, renowned as one of the world’s most desirable vacation destinations. W Punta de Mita is owned by Fideicomiso Los Veneros and will be operated by Starwood Hotels& Resorts.

“With the opening of W Punta de Mita, Mexico will become be the only country in Latin America to boast two W hotels, demonstrating its continued position as one of the most in-demand travel markets in the world,” saidJorge Giannattasio, Senior Vice-President and Chief of Latin America Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “We are thrilled to announce this deal as we continue to look for opportunities to bring our world-class hotel brands to the best destinations around the globe.”

The oceanfront W Punta de Mita will have 120 guest villas, featuring lavish amenities and the W brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service. In addition, guests will enjoy the hotel’s vibrant public spaces, includingW Living Room (the W brand’s bustling spin on the hotel lobby) where guests can mix and mingle while sipping locally-inspired cocktails; W Lounge where guests can enjoy an unforgettable nightlife experience while listening to what’s new and next in music; WET outdoor pool deck with stunning views of the Pacific Coast and buzzing with W energy; and a signature restaurant that will delight the most discerning palettes. For true indulgence, W Punta de Mita will feature a 4,000 square foot AWAY Spa with signature treatments and services as well as FIT, the ultimate workout facility.

“Starwood is growing at an exciting pace in Latin America, and the W brand is a key player in this growth,” saidVictor Vazquez, Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, Starwood Latin America. “Throughout the region, Starwood’s momentum is being driven by our ability to provide distinct design-led brands that exceed the expectations of developers, owners and travelers alike.

“With more than 25 million international tourists per year, Mexico continues to be an important and growing market for us, particularly for our luxury hotels,” Vazquez continued. “W Punta de Mita will be the perfect addition to this booming landscape, offering the vibrancy and style that is unique to the W brand.”

W Punta de Mita will be located in the Los Veneros multi-use oceanfront development, which is less than 10 miles away from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 15 miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta.

W in Latin America & the Caribbean
W Mexico City recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its Living Room, guestrooms, and this month it will premiere a brand new restaurant J by Jose Andres cementing its prominence in the middle of Polanco, the city’s most fashionable neighborhood. W Santiago, set against the backdrop of the Andes, offers guests fabulous accommodations and spectacular dining options, including the famed Osaka, repeatedly ranked among Latin America’s best. W Vieques Island is an idyllic interpretation of the best the W brand has to offer with breathtaking design and an intoxicating scene. Finally, the recently opened W Bogota has already become the most buzzed about hotspot in Colombia’s capital.

In addition to W Punta de Mita, there are several other W hotels in the pipeline for Latin America, including W Panama, an urban hotel in the heart of the city set to open in 2017; W Riviera Maya – Kanai, set against the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean and scheduled to open in 2018; and W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal, a tropical oasis that will debut in 2019.

About W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led luxury lifestyle brand and the industry innovator with 46 hotels and retreats, including 17 W-branded residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. With 15 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach more than 60 hotels by 2018. W Hotels have been announced for Amsterdam, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Amman, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, Suzhou,Changsha, Chengdu, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Shenyang, Marrakech and Brisbane, while upcoming W Retreats include Goa, Phuket, Hainan Island and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. For more information, visit www.whotels.com, www.whotels.tumblr.com or http://www.facebook.com/whotels. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit http://www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

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Katie Cline, 1-212-380-4013
Katie.Cline@starwoodhotels.com

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