Starwood Hotels agrees sale of Bliss spas for USD100m

Posted on: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST


Symbols: HOT, STNR
Nov 04, 2009 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) --
STNR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Hotel group Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported
on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Bliss spa
and product company for USD100m.

The business will be purchased by Bahamas-based spa service
providerASteiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR).

Following the sale Bliss and Remede spas and amenities will remain
exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis
Hotels respectively.

The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.

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