Starwood plans 15 new properties in India

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Group is mulling to set up 15 new properties in India in the next three-four years. The 15 properties will have 200 rooms each, which will add approximately 3000 rooms by financial year 2012. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Group manages the Le Meridien, Sheraton, FourPoints by Sheraton, St Regis, Westin, Element inspired by Westin and Aloft Hotels brands. The company plans to renovate five Le Meridien hotels in India as a part of the transformation of Le Meridien and aims to complete it by October 2010.