Jeffrey Fugit Appointed as Director of Operations for the 495-key Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown

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. January 17, 2014

LOS ANGELES, CA - January 17, 2013 - Seasoned hospitality industry professional Jeffrey Fugit has been named director of Operations of the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel as the 495-room Starwood property prepares for a $40 million rejuvenation to include all guestrooms, meeting and public space, as well as the restaurant and lounge.

In his new post, Fugit will build team morale, develop a culture of exceptional guest service and drive financial results for the high-rise hotel, which is located in the heart of the city's financial, sports and entertainment epicenter. The expansive renovation, which includes the hotel and the adjacent office tower and shopping center anchored by a flagship Macy's, will be renamed the Bloc. Upon completion, it will be the largest single asset mixed-use property in the City of Los Angeles

"Jeff brings a wealth of experience to his post and will be an invaluable asset for our hotel team and our guests as we embark on our comprehensive renovation," said General Manager Jonathan Litvack.

Fugit comes to the Sheraton after holding senior posts with other Starwood properties, including The Westin Orlando Universal Boulevard, where he served as director of Rooms, and The Westin Pasadena, where he served as director of Operations after being promoted from front office manager.

His other career highlights include serving in management posts with the Durango Mountain Resort in Durango, Colorado, The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, and with several properties in Colorado Springs, Colorado, including The Wyndham Hotel Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor Hotel and The Antler's Adams Mark Hotel.

While at the Wyndham, Fugit was named manager of the year and of the quarter, and manager of the quarter at The Westin properties and at the Hyatt. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Radford University, where he minored in Psychology and Sociology.

Located within walking distance of award-winning Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center and LA Live, the Sheraton has more than 26,000 square feet of multi-use meeting space, a complimentary fitness facility, lobby bar and the Brasserie restaurant. Guestrooms feature luxurious Sheraton Sweet Sleeper? beds, Sheraton bath amenities and wireless Internet access. Sheraton Club guestrooms offer upgraded amenities and complimentary access to the Club Lounge. The hotel embraces environmentally friendly practices, including recycling, an opt-out program for changing sheets and towels, low-flush toilets and energy-efficient light bulbs.

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

Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in nearly 70 countries around the world and 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 1,146 properties in nearly 100 countries and 171,000 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 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.