WESTIN HOTELS PARTNERS WITH eMUSIC TO
INTRODUCE SIGNATURE MUSIC PROGRAM
WESTIN MUSIC... TAKES YOU PLACES(SM)

Customized Soundtracks Developed by "eMusicologist" for Westin Hotels
Discover Music That Moves the Soul and Renews the Mind, Body and Spirit

WHITE PLAINS, NY Feb. 23, 2007 -- Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced their new signature music program powered by eMusic, the world's largest digital retailer of independent music. Focused on the themes of personal renewal and music discovery, Westin Music was developed by the brand's dedicated "eMusicologist" Richard Gehr, and is designed to take consumers places experientially, culturally and geographically. Guests will discover music not heard anywhere else from independent artists around the world in more than 127 Westin Hotels worldwide.

Building upon its lifestyle approach and following the recent introduction of its signature White Tea scent, Westin's music program was designed to create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere and a truly memorable sensory experience for guests. The program has been incorporated into various aspects of the guest experience, including the lobby environment, in-room entertainment and the brand's Welcome program. The music program is also part of Unwind, Westin's signature social experience that invites guests to interact with each other and to engage with their destinations.

Experience Westin Music with Free Playlist Downloads
Guests can take the Westin Music experience home or on the road with the brand's signature downloadable playlists. Consumers can visit http://www.westinmusic.com and sample Westin's specially developed soundtracks and download their favorite tunes directly to their computer or MP3 player. In addition, for a limited time, visitors to the site can also download 50 free tracks from eMusic's catalogue of more than two million tracks.

"There is no sensory element more engaging on an emotional level than music," said Sue Brush, Senior Vice President for Westin Hotels. "Westin Music was designed to represent the global voice of Westin and allow our guests and consumers to experience their own moments of renewal and escape through music."

Westin called on eMusic to develop the program based on their deep music expertise and rich catalogue in genres such as jazz, classical and world music. Westin eMusicologist Richard Gehr, who also serves as eMusic's World Music Columnist and is one of the leading authorities on international music, carefully compiled soundtracks for multiple hotel environments based on factors including geographic location, culture and architecture (i.e.: historic or contemporary). From mellow music to unwind, to soothing Heavenly tunes and workout tracks, the specially developed playlists offer selections for every personality and mood.

"With Westin Music, we've created a richer experience for Westin guests that enhances their hotel stay and beyond," said Chris Hoerenz, eMusic Chief Marketing Officer. "Whether guests travel for business or pleasure, Westin Music offers them the opportunity to go off the beaten track," to explore and discover incredible new music they may not know about."

Westin eMusicologist Richard Gehr has been eMusic's World/Reggae columnist for two years and has been writing about international music for more than two decades. A former editor at the Los Angeles Reader, Spin magazine and Sonicnet.com, Gehr has also written for the Village Voice, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Musician, Blender, Tracks, AARP: The Magazine and countless other publications. He also co-authored The Phish Book with the Vermont quartet.

Experience Westin Music in Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide and online at http://www.westinmusic.com

About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts (http://www.westinmusic.com) with more than 127 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts 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 Meridien® and the recently announced AloftSM. 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 http://www.starwoodhotels.com

About eMusic
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com) is the world's leading digital retailer of independent music, second only to iTunes in number of downloads sold. The eMusic Web site offers a global catalogue of more than 2 million tracks from established and emerging artists in every genre from the world's leading independent labels. Created by music experts for music fans, it features award-winning editorial content, a vibrant online community and unrivaled music discovery tools. A subscription-based service that offers 25 free downloads at sign-up, eMusic gives consumers an inexpensive, low-risk way to explore great new music they wouldn't find otherwise, and unlike other download services, its universally compatible MP3 files play on any device including the iPod®. Based in New York with an office in London, eMusic.com Inc. is wholly owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc.

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