THE Westin Resort Macau will be operated as Grand Coloane Beach Resort from June 22, marking the end of the licensing agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in place since 1993.
Owned by Sociedade de Turismo e Desenvolvimento Insular, the eight-storey resort celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2013 and completed a comprehensive refurbishment of 208 guestrooms.
According to director of sales and marketing, Antony Box, the existing management team will continue running the hotel.
Said Bruno Simões, CEO of event company SmallWorld Experience and a member of Westin Club since 2008: “The Westin is our family heaven in Macau, full of greenery, a nice pool…etc. However, the problem it has been facing is a lack of investment to do continuous upkeep and necessary renovation for a seaside property of such size.”
“With direct management from the owner, everyone is hoping the necessary investments will be made. I’m confident that most things will continue as before, especially service. Being a former Starwood and Westin property gives many clients a certain assurance of service levels that an unknown brand can’t provide. So everyone is looking forward to seeing the new strategy and plans for the future.”
Reservations for the newly rebranded hotel can be made through via reservations@grandcoloane.com after June 22.
