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Sheraton brands go smoke free
Tuesday, February 12 2008 @ 01:08 PM GMT
Starwood has announced that its Sheraton and Four Points
by Sheraton hotel brands will implement a smoke-free policy
at more than 300 hotels and resorts throughout the U.S.,
Caribbean and Canada.
Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton have begun
converting all smoking guestrooms to non-smoking in
preparation for the new policy. In addition, all public areas
will also be 100% smoke-free.
Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton hotels decision to go
smoke-free reflects both brands’ commitment to providing
guests with a clean, comfortable and healthy stay. The new
policy also follows in the footsteps of their sister brand,
Westin, who became the first hotel chain to go smoke-free in
January 2006 when the brand introduced the policy across
all hotels in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean. Due to the
overwhelming feedback from guests Westin hotels in
Australia, Fiji, and Scotland have also gone smoke-free.
To prepare for the new policy approximately 8,000 smoking
rooms will undergo an extensive cleaning process. This
includes deep cleaning all soft goods, and treating all hard
surfaces, walls and carpets to eliminate allergens, replacing
air filters and deep cleaning all air conditioning units.
“We are committed to the health and quality of life of our
guests and associates and that includes providing a clean,
smoke-free environment,” said Hoyt Harper II, Senior Vice
President for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Four Points by
Sheraton. “Our core customers are road warriors who we
know endure a rigorous travel schedule. At Sheraton and
Four Points by Sheraton we want to provide a welcoming,
comfortable atmosphere that is healthy.”
All Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton hotels and resorts
in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada will offer a designated
outdoor area for guests who smoke.
There are currently 70 Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton
hotels in the U.S., Canada & Caribbean that are currently
smoke-free. Both hotel brands expect to be completely
smoke-free in the U.S. and Canada by December 31, 2008.
Tuesday, February 12 2008 @ 01:08 PM GMT
Starwood has announced that its Sheraton and Four Points
by Sheraton hotel brands will implement a smoke-free policy
at more than 300 hotels and resorts throughout the U.S.,
Caribbean and Canada.
Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton have begun
converting all smoking guestrooms to non-smoking in
preparation for the new policy. In addition, all public areas
will also be 100% smoke-free.
Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton hotels decision to go
smoke-free reflects both brands’ commitment to providing
guests with a clean, comfortable and healthy stay. The new
policy also follows in the footsteps of their sister brand,
Westin, who became the first hotel chain to go smoke-free in
January 2006 when the brand introduced the policy across
all hotels in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean. Due to the
overwhelming feedback from guests Westin hotels in
Australia, Fiji, and Scotland have also gone smoke-free.
To prepare for the new policy approximately 8,000 smoking
rooms will undergo an extensive cleaning process. This
includes deep cleaning all soft goods, and treating all hard
surfaces, walls and carpets to eliminate allergens, replacing
air filters and deep cleaning all air conditioning units.
“We are committed to the health and quality of life of our
guests and associates and that includes providing a clean,
smoke-free environment,” said Hoyt Harper II, Senior Vice
President for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Four Points by
Sheraton. “Our core customers are road warriors who we
know endure a rigorous travel schedule. At Sheraton and
Four Points by Sheraton we want to provide a welcoming,
comfortable atmosphere that is healthy.”
All Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton hotels and resorts
in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada will offer a designated
outdoor area for guests who smoke.
There are currently 70 Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton
hotels in the U.S., Canada & Caribbean that are currently
smoke-free. Both hotel brands expect to be completely
smoke-free in the U.S. and Canada by December 31, 2008.
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