Mission Statement
Starwood's mission is to consistently exceed our guests' expectations in terms of the products and services we provide to our business and leisure travelers. We strive to create an experience that is responsive to our guests' needs by using the information you entrust us with responsibly. Starwood is committed to respecting your privacy and adhering to the principles of applicable data protection and privacy laws throughout the world.
Vision
We succeed only when we meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, owners and shareholders. We have a passion for excellence and will deliver the highest standards of integrity and fairness. We celebrate the diversity of people, ideas and cultures. We honor the dignity and value of individuals working as a team. We improve the communities in which we work. We encourage innovation, accept accountability and embrace change. We seek knowledge and growth through learning. We share a sense of urgency, nimbleness and endeavor to have fun too.
Profile:
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is an American hotel and leisure company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. One of the world's largest hotel companies, it owns, operates, franchises and manages hotels, resorts, spas, residences, and vacation ownership properties under its nine owned brands. As of December 31, 2009, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. owned, managed, or franchised 1,089 properties employing over 154,000 people, of whom approximately 31% were employed in the United States. Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide currently operates nine different hotel branches catered to different target markets and economic classes. Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide is traded on the New York Stock Exchange with the trading symbol NYSE:HOT. We conduct our hotel and leisure