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Starwood vs Hilton Going to Grand Jury

Starwood’s lawsuit against Hilton about the stolen documents used to create the Denizen brand may be close to an end – but it may end up with Hilton and its former executives having criminal charges brought against them.

Oct. 7, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Starwood Capital Shows Interest In Extended Stay Hotels

Its been awhile since if written anything – but I think its time to start up again.
Today’s big story (in my mind at least) is a Wall Street Journal article today that brought to light Starwood Capital’s new found interest in the Extended Stay bankruptcy battle. (I’m writing this directly from my blackberry so I [...]

Sep. 30, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Everyone is Jumping the Gun on the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

There has been of reports that Hilton will be managing and branding the new Cosmopolitan Casino and Resort in Las Vegas – but I think the odds of that are nil to none due to the Starwood/Hilton Lawsuit.

Jul. 29, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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What Happened to Hilton’s Denizen?

Ever since Starwood sued Hilton over their Denizen brand no word has come from either party about Denizen’s fate. I don’t think anyone expects Denizen to ever see the light of day at this point – but still.. What’s going on?

Jul. 10, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 2 comments | Continued
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W Hotels Gets Its Own Fashion Director and Music Curator

W Hotels is about to announce two new positions: Fashion Director and Music Curator. Two positions that you’d never think to find in a international boutique hotel brand.

Jun. 30, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Extended Stay Hotels Files For Bankruptcy

Extended Stay Hotels filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday – ending speculation of when or if banks were going to force ESH’s owners, The Lightstone Group to surrender the properties. All in all, this just goes to show how banks were willing to finance almost anything during the highs of the markets.

Jun. 16, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 2 comments | Continued
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Hilton Ad from 2008 – “Family Value. Without Family Drama”

I just came across an ad from Hilton’s Management division that was published in Sept 2008 – highlight of the ad? Go with Hilton – there is no drama, everyone works like a family… I’m sure the Denizen developers wouldn’t say that today.

May. 1, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Icahn Doesn’t Own The Tropicana Yet..

Even though the Tropicana Atlantic City has filed for bankruptcy and Carl Icahn has a signed sales agreement in place to purchase the asset – that doesn’t mean that he automatically will own it.

Apr. 30, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Just Can Never Catch A Break

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas gets caught up in another delay – this time the lawsuit between Starwood & Hilton.

Apr. 24, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Work Is Suspended on Hilton’s Denizen Brand

Things have gone from bad to worse for Hilton. They were recently served a subpoena for their actions involving Starwood, which has forced them to suspend all activity on the Denizen brand development as well as placing most of the employees involved in Hilton’s Prestige Portfolio on paid administrative leave – including Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani.

Apr. 21, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 4 comments | Continued
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Hilton Has Serious Issues To Get Through With This Starwood Lawsuit

Starwood Hotels is suing Hilton Hotels because two of Starwood’s former employees have stolen over 100,000 documents when they were hired by Hilton. This could end up being a major headache for Hilton, and one of the largest corporate espionage cases in recent history.

Apr. 17, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 1 comment | Continued
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