Book a Stay for Three Nights at Participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts across Asia Pacific using MasterCard and Enjoy the Third Night Free

SINGAPORE -- November 13, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) loyalty program today announced the launch of its latest joint promotional campaign with MasterCard®. From now to 14 March 2014, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®) members and MasterCard cardholders who book a consecutive three-night stay at more than 150 participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts across Asia Pacific will receive the third night free.

"Travel is a shared passion among our guests and MasterCard cardholders. Our latest partnership with MasterCard gives travelers yet another reason to explore many exciting destinations in Asia Pacific," said Natasha Dimmock, Vice President, Distribution, Loyalty and Partnerships, Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. "We are thrilled to partner with MasterCard to once again reward our guests and MasterCard cardholders."

From taking a historical tour of the iconic Angkor Wat located near Le Méridien Angkor to basking on the stylish shores of W Maldives, "Stay Three Nights, Pay For Two" offers  myriad unparalleled possibilities across all nine of Starwood's compelling and distinctive brands, including St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM, in Asia Pacific's most popular cities and resort destinations.

The offer also encompasses hotels such as the newly opened Westin Singapore, Four Points by Sheraton Penang, Malaysia; Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort Koh Samui, Thailand; W Guangzhou, China; Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Malaysia; Sheraton On The Park, Sydney, Australia; The Westin Chennai Velachery, India, among more than 150 other properties. "Whether guests prefer exploring the local live music scene or relaxing at secluded beach resorts amid natural splendor, Starwood provides the exceptional setting and services that create unforgettable experiences for our guests," said Ms. Dimmock.

"We are delighted to work with Starwood to reward MasterCard cardholders with world-class accommodations on their travels. The promotion is timely as the appetite for luxury travel among Asia/Pacific consumers is at its all-time high," said Nagesh Devata, group head, Acceptance Development, Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa, MasterCard. "According to a MasterCard survey conducted in the region on Consumer Purchasing Priorities - Travel, there was a 25% increase in the number of consumers opting for luxury accommodations during their travels in the last 12 months. ."

To participate in the promotion, guests must book their stays for at least three consecutive nights at participating hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific via www.spg.com/mastercard3for2 from October 28, 2013 to March 14, 2014, and pay for their stay using a MasterCard card. The stay is to be completed between December 2, 2013 and March 31, 2014. MasterCard cardholders who are not SPG members can sign up for SPG membership online for free.

This program offer is not applicable at Starwood hotels and resorts in Japan, for MasterCard cards issued in Japan and MasterCard cardholders who are residents of Japan shall not be eligible to participate in the offer. For further information, terms and conditions, and list of participating hotels and resorts, please visit www.spg.com/mastercard3for2.

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About Starwood Preferred Guest®

Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) is an innovative, award-winning frequent traveler program that unites each of Starwood's 9 distinctive hotel brands and includes more luxury hotels in more destinations around the world.  SPG reinvented the hospitality loyalty landscape when it launched in 1999 with its breakthrough policy of no blackout dates, and over the years has continued its tradition of innovation with enhancements such as Cash + Points, SPG MomentsSM, and most recently Your24TM and SPG LifetimeTM.  In addition to Free Night Awards at over 1,100 hotels and resorts and Award Flights on over 150 major airlines without blackout dates, the Starpoints ® that members earn through SPG can be redeemed for access like to no other to experiences in music, sports and the arts through SPG Moments.  SPG also has an ongoing commitment to digital innovation to meet the needs of today's connected global traveler - from the SPG app for iPhone that utilizes state-aware technology to create a more personalized hotel stay to Starwood's Best Rate Guarantee on SPG.com, to SPG's integration within various social media platforms.  Offerings such as these have helped SPG build a passionate member base among the world's most frequent travelers.  Learn more at spg.com and spg.com/moments and connect with us on facebook.com/spg, twitter.com/spg, foursquare.com/spg, pinterest.com/spglife, and youtube.com/spg.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,169 properties in nearly 100 countries and 154,000 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®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. 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 Starwood 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 visit www.starwoodhotels.com

About MasterCard
MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world's fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard's products and solutions make everyday commerce activities - such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances - easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MasterCardNews, join the discussion on the Cashless Pioneers Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the Engagement Bureau.

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