Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit and that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the opening of W Sharm El Sheikh and The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh.

Scheduled to open in 2016, W Punta de Mita will be part of Los Veneros, an exclusive enclave located on Mexico’s magnificent Pacific Coast, renowned as one of the world’s most desirable vacation destinations. W Punta de Mita is owned by Fideicomiso Los Veneros and will be operated by Starwood Hotels& Resorts.

“With the opening of W Punta de Mita, Mexico will become be the only country in Latin America to boast two W hotels, demonstrating its continued position as one of the most in-demand travel markets in the world,” saidJorge Giannattasio, Senior Vice-President and Chief of Latin America Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “We are thrilled to announce this deal as we continue to look for opportunities to bring our world-class hotel brands to the best destinations around the globe.”

The oceanfront W Punta de Mita will have 120 guest villas, featuring lavish amenities and the W brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service. In addition, guests will enjoy the hotel’s vibrant public spaces, includingW Living Room (the W brand’s bustling spin on the hotel lobby) where guests can mix and mingle while sipping locally-inspired cocktails; W Lounge where guests can enjoy an unforgettable nightlife experience while listening to what’s new and next in music; WET outdoor pool deck with stunning views of the Pacific Coast and buzzing with W energy; and a signature restaurant that will delight the most discerning palettes. For true indulgence, W Punta de Mita will feature a 4,000 square foot AWAY Spa with signature treatments and services as well as FIT, the ultimate workout facility.

“Starwood is growing at an exciting pace in Latin America, and the W brand is a key player in this growth,” saidVictor Vazquez, Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, Starwood Latin America. “Throughout the region, Starwood’s momentum is being driven by our ability to provide distinct design-led brands that exceed the expectations of developers, owners and travelers alike.

“With more than 25 million international tourists per year, Mexico continues to be an important and growing market for us, particularly for our luxury hotels,” Vazquez continued. “W Punta de Mita will be the perfect addition to this booming landscape, offering the vibrancy and style that is unique to the W brand.”

W Punta de Mita will be located in the Los Veneros multi-use oceanfront development, which is less than 10 miles away from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 15 miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the opening of W Sharm El Sheikh and The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh.

Slated to Open in 2020, Landmark W Hotel Project will Bring Visionary Design, Playful Luxury and Whatever/Whenever® Service to Vibrant Red Sea Resort Destination

Owned by Tower Prestige for Hotels SAE, the hotel will be ideally located at pristine Nabq Bay in the resort town of Sharm El Sheikh. Known to be one of the finest diving spots in the world, Sharm El Sheikh is amongst the most famous leisure spots in the Middle East.

“Starwood’s lifestyle brands are gaining traction with developers and guests in Africa. We are excited to build a long-term relationship with Tower Prestige for Hotels SAE to bring W Hotels and its dynamic DNA to the Red Sea and are confident that W Sharm El Sheikh will become the number one choice for design-conscious local and international guests in the region,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe,Africa and Middle East. “Not only does this signing underline our continued commitment to expand the W brand’s footprint in resort destinations, it also reinforces our leadership position in Egypt where we operate 11 Starwood hotels and have another three under development.”

Just a 20 minute drive from the Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, the hotel overlooks the Straits of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, providing guests with spectacular views. W Sharm El Sheikh will also feature 300 metres of sandy beachfront with direct access to the Red Sea.

“We are delighted to be working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts on this exciting and ground-breaking project,” said Mohamed Gamal Abdelwahab Omar, CEO, Tower Prestige for Hotels SAE. “We believe that W Hotels, with its outstanding international reputation as an innovative lifestyle brand, will reinforce the importance of Sharm El Sheikh as a world-class destination.”

W Sharm El Sheikh will ignite the local resort scene with its electrifying style and full calendar of exclusive W Happenings, showcasing the latest in fashion, music and design. The hotel will offer 350 stylish guest rooms and suites, including two Extreme WOW Suites (the W brand’s interpretation of the Presidential Suite). The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh will feature50 branded residences with an exclusive lounge. Residents will enjoy access to the facilities and services that are available at the hotel.