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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Childs The Westin Poinsett Hotel (864) 421-9700 [email protected] THE WESTIN POINSETT, GREENVILLE GOES GREEN GREENVILLE, S.C. – April 22, 2010 – The Westin Poinsett, Greenville was recently accepted into the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance, a program created by the South Carolina Hospitality Association and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling. The program is designed to help hospitality facilities go green by auditing their property's compliance with unique eco-initiatives that are designed to create a more sustainable environment. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, environmentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance and purchasing habits. Properties are rated based on their compliance with these eco-initiatives from a single Palmetto Tree to three Palmetto Trees. The Westin Poinsett was awarded two Palmetto Trees and is the only hotel in the Upstate that has been accepted into the Alliance. Tim Paulus, Director of Sales and Marketing at the hotel said, “We were listening to our guests and meeting planners and it became clear that ‘going green’ was a direction we needed to take. It sets us a part and engages both guests and employees. The South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance is a wonderful program for our community and a great fit for us.” "The Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville is a prime example of what 'going green' really means," said Tiffany Jaspers, project manager for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's Green Hospitality Program. "The hotel has implemented a comprehensive environmental policy that includes recycling, environmentally preferred purchasing and much more. The Westin is truly leading by example." - more - Pg. 2 The Westin Poinsett Hotel Jennifer Childs To learn more about The Westin Poinsett’s green initiatives, visit http://www.westinpoinsettgreenville.com/green. About the Westin Poinsett Hotel Constructed by W.L Stoddard in 1925, The Westin Poinsett Hotel boasts historic 1920’s elegance and charm paired with renovated facilities. Situated around a newly renovated downtown, they are just paces from more than 100 shops, restaurants and other attractions like The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Falls Park on the Reedy River, and the Bi-Lo Center. Offering 200 guestrooms, its historic heritage is reflected in the meticulously restored interiors, designed to capture the original architecture and offer modern-day amenities. For more information on The Westin Poinsett Hotel call 864421-9700 or visit www.westinpoinsettgreenville.com. About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 145 hotels and resorts in more than 29 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com. ###