Thomas Willms

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC engages in the ownership and operation of hotels and resorts. It also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., which provides vacation experiences through villa-style resorts. The firm operates hotel business in three separate hotel segments: the Americas, EAME and Asia Pacific. Each hotel segment owns and leases hotels and resorts operated primarily under their proprietary brand names includes St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Steigenberger Hotels AG operates hotels and resorts. It also offers cruises, travel packages, as well as venues for parties, meetings, and conferences. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Design Hotels AG engages in the provision of hospitality services to its member hotels. It offers full-service hospitality consultant and customized services. The company was founded by Claus Sendlinger in 1993 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Grand Hotel Berlin Betriebs GmbH owns and operates hotels. Its services include a 24 hours reception, concierge desk including a ticket service, baggage transportation, parking service, car and repair service, and housekeeping. The company was founded on August 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.