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Sheraton's Warm and Welcoming New Island Paradise Will Reshape the Tourism Landscape in Nassau, The Bahamas
Plantation, Fla. - June 12, 2007 - Baha Mar Resorts Ltd., together with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today marked the official opening of the new Sheraton Cable Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas with a flag-raising ceremony. Situated on a 1,000-foot stretch of Nassau's most spectacular white sand beach, The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is expected to play an instrumental role in boosting tourism in Nassau, particularly in the Cable Beach area, which is experiencing a surge in new investment and development.
Managed by Starwood Hotels, Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is set on seven exquisite acres of stunning waterscape, including three freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar and oversized Jacuzzis nestled among tropical landscaping. Owned by Baha Mar Resorts Ltd., the warm, inviting resort will offer a unique and expansive set of guest offerings and amenities that will be shared with those of the neighboring Wyndham Nassau Resort.
“We welcome Starwood, Sheraton and its guests to Nassau, The Bahamas,” said Don Robinson, President of Baha Mar Resorts, Ltd. “Starwood’s premium product and hospitality expertise will complement our efforts to provide our resort guests with the highest standard of service as they enjoy cross-property amenities at both of our Cable Beach Resorts properties – the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino and now the all-new Sheraton Cable Beach Resort.”
Guests of The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort will be welcomed to a Bahamian paradise from the moment they walk in the door. Immediately putting visitors at ease, Sheraton Cable Beach Resort offers a complete vacation experience. While staying at Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, guests are encouraged to make connections in a warm, relaxed island setting.
“As guests lounge by the pool or stroll across the grounds of Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, they will appreciate not only the resort’s breathtaking beauty, but also the warmth and comfort Sheraton brings to this vacation paradise through its wide range of signature services designed to give guests a sense of true belonging,” said Hoyt Harper, senior vice president, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “As the icon of the hospitality industry, Sheraton is delighted to participate in the renaissance of the island’s famous Cable Beach area.”
Decorated in soothing tones, the hotel’s 694 comfortable guestrooms and suites offer a large private balcony or a patio with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, lush gardens or the spectacular waterscape. Rooms come equipped with high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screen televisions and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed – a multi-layered creation adorned with voluptuous down pillows, sensuous cotton sheets and a signature blanket and duvet.
Serving a variety of island specialties and international cuisine, the resort offers six restaurants and lounges including Amici, A Trattoria, Bimini Market and Dolphin Grill. Caribe Café will offer snacks for on-the-go and a delightful assortment of desserts, while Edgewater Bar and Telegraph Bar provide an ideal venue for an evening cocktail.
An array of recreational activities are available, including tennis courts, and a wide range of water sports equipment for snorkeling, kayaking and sailing. Guests of the Sheraton enjoy full access to the restaurants and amenities offered at the neighboring Wyndham Nassau Resort, including a 24-hour, Las Vegas-style casino.
An ideal location for meetings, Sheraton Cable Beach Resort provides nine meeting rooms, including an elegant 12,500 square-foot ballroom that accommodates functions for up to 1,200 guests. Additional amenities include high-speed Internet and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.
About Cable Beach Resorts & Crystal Palace Casino
Guests of the Wyndham Nassau Resort and The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort can enjoy activities and amenity entitlements at both properties. Together, the resorts offer 1,244 guestrooms and suites, most with incredible ocean views; 15 restaurants and lounges; a complete tennis facility; an 18-hole resort golf course; over a half mile of Nassau’s best beach; and a variety of water sports.
The Crystal Palace Casino, located within the Wyndham Nassau Resort, is open 24 hours and provides a Las Vegas-style gaming and entertainment experience in the warm and sunny atmosphere of the Caribbean. The Crystal Palace Casino is the only casino on Cable Beach and features more than 500 state-of-the-art slot machines with ticket-in/ticket-out capability; video poker; and video blackjack, including popular titles like Wheel of Fortune and Monte Carlo. Guests may also wager at the casino’s Sports Book and Race Book, the only facility of its kind in the Caribbean, with 15 televisions and stadium seating for 90.
For reservations or additional information, visit www.CableBeachResorts.com.
About Sheraton
Sheraton, the largest brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has more than 394 hotels in 65 countries. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced ALOFTSM and ELEMENT HotelsSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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