Le Meridien Re-launches LeMeridien.com

Guests Control Their Hotel Experience Through Their Own Interactive Platform

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. October 14, 2008

DECEMBER 12, 2007. Le Meridien announced the launch of the re-designed LeMeridien.com, a website created for guests interested in traveling to discover a new perspective in arts, music, fashion, design and cuisine. The re-designed website offers a unique image-based navigation system, allowing guests to create a personalized interactive experience in those fields.

Since being purchased by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) two years ago, Le Meridien has been committed to transforming the functional and transactional-driven hotel experience into a lifestyle one connecting with its guests emotionally. Designed as a global community for those that appreciate creativity, LeMeridien.com offers a discovery experience that starts with the guests.

DISCOVERY STARTS WITH YOU

Based on Le Meridien's core values of Chic, Cultured, Discovery, the creative concept for the re-designed website is 'Discovery Starts with You'. The aim of the website is to let its guests take an interactive journey into the world of Le Meridien by placing them in control of their own hotel guest experience. Right from the beginning, the website's homepage is a three dimensional space which allows customers to navigate through the world of Le Meridien by selecting images associated with Le Meridien hotels, LM100 members, brand initiatives, and special offers.

The site is not only visually engaging, but also offers a creative and original sound experience, crafted by French composer Henri Scars Struck, with more than 300 music and unique sounds samples, which will play as customers navigate through LeMeridien.com. The sound collage will be mixed with background music that will change, depending on the time of day wherever the customer is located: 6am - 12pm Water / 12pm - 6pm Forest / 6pm - 12am Market / 12am - 6am Nature.

DESTINATION CANVAS

One of the most unique aspects of the new LeMeridien.com is its 'Destination Canvas'. This innovative concept is unique not only in the hospitality industry, but in the online environment overall.

The 'Destination Canvas' concept treats destinations like a white canvas for its guests. It offers a creative platform with a purpose that connects guests' personal interests with Le Meridien hotels and destinations. It matches the experiences guests are seeking and recommends destinations based on what they create.

For customers looking for a trip that could include cuisine, arts, fashion, beach, spa, or golf, the 'Destination Canvas' allows guests to select visuals from an image library that depicts their desired experience and interests. Once guests make their selection, the images depicting their passion points are placed on a white canvas. After selecting the images, guests can adapt the size and position to signify the importance of the experience, LeMeridien.com provides destination recommendations that reflect the guests' passions. Guests will be able to email their personal 'Destination Canvas' to friends and family.