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STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 26, 2013– Recognizing that it’s often the friendly gestures that are most appreciated by business travelers after a long day on the road,\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT)\u00a0Four Points by Sheraton<\/a>brand has brought back its popular ‘Friends of Four Points’ program. The global initiative, now in its second year, offers guests literal “tokens of appreciation,” at check-in designed to say, “Hey friends, this one’s on us.”<\/p>\n

During the three-month promotion, now through\u00a0September 15, all guests checking in at any of more than\u00a0175 Four Points\u00a0hotels around the world on Mondays through Thursdays will receive a\u00a0Friends of Four Points\u00a0token at check-in. The token will be valid for one of four possible offerings at each property, ranging from a “buy one get one free” Best Brew? (part of Four Points’ Best Brews? craft beer program), to a free appetizer, a free dessert, or free specialty coffee. Guests can redeem their token during their current stay or save it for another day at any Four Points hotel worldwide through\u00a0September 30, 2013.<\/p>\n

Four Points is kicking off this year’s promotion with a\u00a0Share the Moment Photo Contest\u00a0<\/b>on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/b>and Instagram.\u00a0“<\/b>Friends” of Four Points can check\u00a0facebook.com\/fourpoints<\/a>\u00a0for a weekly photo topic and can enter their photos on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0or post them to Instagram using\u00a0#FPMoment<\/a>\u00a0to be entered in a weekly drawing for a chance to win a 7 night stay at any Four Points location around the world.<\/p>\n

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Copyright: Four Points by Sheraton Facebook Page<\/p><\/div>\n

For more information on\u00a0Friends of Four Points\u00a0and to find out which perk is offered at each hotel, visit\u00a0www.fourpoints.com\/friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Four Points rapid growth has solidified its place as Starwood’s third-largest brand with the second-biggest global pipeline. “Best for business,” Four Points knows that comfort doesn’t need to be complicated and has helpful amenities like free bottled water and free Wi-Fi in public spaces. A delicious breakfast with great coffee and refreshing, local beer with Best BrewsSM<\/sup>\u00a0help guests to start and end the day right.<\/p>\n

About Four Points by Sheraton<\/b><\/p>\n

Great Hotels. Great Rates. With over\u00a0175 Four Points\u00a0by Sheraton hotels in more than 30 countries, travelers can find the timeless style and comfort they’re looking for with genuine service and everything that matters most, all around the world. From\u00a0Santiago\u00a0to\u00a0Shanghaiand\u00a0Milan\u00a0to\u00a0Milwaukee, Four Points hotels can be found in big urban centers, by the airport, near the beach, and in the suburbs. A recent\u00a0$1 billion\u00a0invested in renovations, conversions, and new-build hotels has made the brand stronger than ever. Four Points by Sheraton, like all brands within Starwood’s portfolio, is proud to offer the Starwood Preferred Guest\u00ae program, the industry’s richest loyalty program. To learn more, visit\u00a0www.spg.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.\u00a0is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,146 properties in nearly 100 countries and 171,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis\u00ae, The Luxury Collection\u00ae, W\u00ae, Westin\u00ae, Le M\u00e9ridien\u00ae, Sheraton\u00ae, Four Points\u00ae by Sheraton, Aloft\u00ae, and Element\u00ae. The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns\u00a0Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visitwww.starwoodhotels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Source:\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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