WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada's 17th Four Points by
Sheraton property is slated to open in Halifax in September 2001. This news
was released during the Hotel Investment Conference, held in Toronto. The
hotel is owned by Fortis Properties Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Fortis Inc. and will fly the Four Points by Sheraton banner under a franchise
agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT).
The property, presently under construction, will be fully integrated into
The Maritime Centre -- a high rise office and shopping mall complex. Built on
the hillside at Salter and Hollis Streets, many of the property's 178 guest
rooms and suites will overlook picturesque Halifax Harbour. The hotel is
centrally located in the heart of downtown, within easy walking distance of
famed Historic Properties, Citadel Hill, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic,
the Waterfront, the renowned shopping and dining of Spring Garden Road and the
Public Gardens.
Features and services of the new property will include 1,500 square feet
of premium meeting space, heated indoor pool with exercise facility,
underground parking and business center. Food and beverage offerings from the
existing Maritime Centre mall will be incorporated into the hotel public
space, and include the 165-seat Pacifico Bar & Grill and 35-seat lounge.
Following its September debut, the Four Points by Sheraton, Halifax will
embark upon Phase II of the master plan. Some 4,000 - 5,000 square feet of
premium, flexible meeting space will be integrated from the existing retail
mall into the hotel and transformed into a premium conference center.
"The property offers an outstanding location in a key gateway city," said
Peter Rogovin, Vice President of Marketing, Four Points by Sheraton. "This
project represents our first Four Points property in Atlantic Canada."
"As the largest market in Atlantic Canada, Halifax is integral to Fortis
Properties' strategic vision and commitment to growing its hospitality
operations in Atlantic Canada. We are pleased to partner with Starwood and
Four Points by Sheraton which are recognized globally. This brand reflects
the market positioning and commitment to customer service to successfully
build our business in Halifax, " remarked John Walker, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Fortis Properties Corporation.
Fortis Properties Corporation is involved in the ownership and management
of office buildings, shopping centers and hotels throughout Atlantic Canada.
The company owns and manages 2.3 million square feet of commercial real estate
and seven hotels under various brands throughout Atlantic Canada. Its parent
company, Fortis Inc. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trades under
the ticker symbol FTS.
Four Points by Sheraton is the mid-priced brand of Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Unlike most mid-priced hotels, all Four Points by
Sheraton are full-service properties offering room service; on-premise
restaurants; meeting rooms with catering capabilities, and a fitness facility.
Since the first Four Points by Sheraton opened six years ago, Four Points
by Sheraton has become Starwood's fastest growing hotel brand, expanding to
more than 140 properties in 13 countries around the world, including the
United States and Canada. Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), is one of
the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than
725 properties in 80 countries and 120,000 employees at its owned and managed
properties. With internationally renowned brands, Starwood is a fully
integrated owner, operator and franchiser of hotels and resorts including:
St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton
and W Hotels, as well as Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier
developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
For reservations or more information please call 800-325-3535, contact your
travel counselor or visit http://www.fourpoints.com.
SOURCE Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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