Edward Vitelli Joins the 496-key Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel as Director of Revenue

. December 24, 2014

LOS ANGELES, CA - December 24, 2014 - Accomplished hotel Revenue professional Edward Vitelli has joined the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, located in the heart of the city's financial, sports and entertainment epicenter, as the Director of Revenue for the 496-room property.

"Edward will be an asset for us for the hotel as we undergo a major rejuvenation designed to make our hotel a convenient and comfortable destination for business and leisure travelers alike," said General Manager Jonathan Litvack.

Vitelli's background in the hospitality industry includes holding several posts with several prominent properties. Prior to joining the Sheraton Los Angles Downtown, he was the Director of Group Strategy for seven hotels in New York City, including the Sheraton New York Times Square, W New York, W New York Times Square, W New York Union Square, W New York Downtown, Westin Grand Central and the St. Regis.

Previous experience includes serving as Director of Revenue Management at the W New York Downtown and as Assistant Director of Revenue Management at Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. Earlier in his career, he held management positions with Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin properties.

Vitelli graduated from the University of New Haven with a Master of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, earned in 1993.

The Ratkovich Company, in partnership with National Real Estate Investors and the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, recently announced a $45 million transformation of the hotel as part of the massive development of The Bloc.

Over the next few months, the hotel will be completely renovated with a modern design inspired by downtown Los Angeles' glamorous and elegant Art Deco architectural past. The multi-million dollar metamorphosis will include all of the hotel's 496 guestrooms and suites, the hotel's lobby, and all of its ballrooms and meeting room spaces. The hotel's outdoor spaces will be reimagined with lounge space, cabanas and a rock garden, allowing guests to enjoy the Southern California sun in comfort and style. The Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel's restaurant menu and space will be redesigned to feature exclusive culinary concepts, all just a few steps away from The Bloc's forthcoming collection of retail, restaurants and open spaces.

The Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles Hotel, part of the Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. family, is located at 711 South Hope Street in Los Angeles, California. http://www.sheratonlosangelesdowntown.com.

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About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in nearly 70 countries around the world. The brand recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of an $8 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and 181,400 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 Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. 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 The Bloc

A marquee property at the heart of downtown Los Angeles, upon completion, The Bloc will bring Angelenos together in a vibrant, open-air, pedestrian-friendly, urban center. Acquired by The Ratkovich Company in June 2013, The Bloc inhabits a full city block and is undergoing $180 million in renovations to provide a curated experience of unique boutiques, premier retailers and restaurants. Originally built in 1973 by architect Charles Luckman, the development will be the single largest mixed-use property in Los Angeles where consumers can work, sleep, shop and eat. It is anchored by Macy's, the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, and a 750,000 square foot luxury office tower. The Bloc will be LEED certified and will be the first Delos WELL Building Project in Los Angeles. Construction began in the first quarter of 2014 and is anticipated to be completed by the third quarter of 2015. For more information, please visit www.theblocla.com or follow us at https://twitter.com/TheBlocLA.

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