Sheraton Bangalore announces the appointment of Martin Wuetrich as GM

Company Brief

Mumbai, March 18, 2011

Sheraton Bangalore at Brigade Gateway has announced the appointment of Martin Wuetrich as the General Manager of the property. Martin's key responsibilities will include overseeing the group's operations, expansion and growth in the country and working towards building the brand in the diverse and challenging Indian market.

Prior to joining Sheraton Bangalore at Brigade Gateway as General Manager, Martin was the Hotel Manager at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in Vietnam from to 2003 to May of 2010. He held the position of Director of Food and Beverage & Convention Services at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in Vietnam from 2003 to 2006.

Speaking on his appointment, Martin Wuetrich, General Manager, Sheraton Bangalore at Brigade Gateway said, "I am elated and honored to have been given this opportunity. The Indian hospitality industry is at a very exciting stage and to be a part of this rapid progression is a challenge which I am excited to be taking up. The Sheraton brand is globally recognized for outstanding quality and high standards of service and our endeavor will be to provide our patrons the same in India."

Martin has a diploma from Hotelier HF Switzerland. He also holds a diploma Grade for law and jurisprudence from Switzerland. Martin is married and has two sons.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, a part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) recently announced its foray into the Indian market by setting up the first newly built and managed property in Bangalore. Located in Brigade Gateway, an exclusive integrated lifestyle enclave of Bangalore, Sheraton Bangalore at Brigade Gateway once inaugurated, will be one of India's premium hospitality offering from Bangalore. The 230 room property has been designed keeping in mind the guests' comfort and offering amenities to suit the needs of both business and leisure travelers from multi-cuisine restaurants to luxurious spa's.

For further information, please contact:

Sheraton Bangalore

Nithya Iyengar

Mobile: +919591996941

Email: nithya.iyengar@sheraton.com