1. Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Monday unveiled StarwoodPro, a global program and new way for travel agents to conduct business with the hotel operator. The first prong of the program is a new web site, which focuses on five pillars of information: access, knowledge, rewards, compensation and communication. The site delivers accessible content as well as news on deals, rates and product information covering all nine brands. There is even a 'click to call' feature.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Monday unveiled StarwoodPro, a global program and new way for travel agents to conduct business with the hotel operator.

'We are going to be delivering tools where agents will be able to develop their business and skill sets,' said Chris Austin, Starwood's vice president global customer partnerships, leisure and luxury sales. 'Training and development should have content that is about them. We created a focused program, which gives agents the opportunity to learn about the brands. It will help drive greater business.'

Has unveiled, a global program and new way for travel agents to conduct business with the hotel operator. The first prong of the program is the new web site, which provides deals, rates and product information across all nine brands. There is even a 'click to call' feature. 'We are going to be delivering tools where agents will be able to develop their business and skill sets,' said Chris Austin, Starwood's vice president of global customer partnerships, leisure and luxury sales.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

'We created a focused program, which gives agents the opportunity to learn about the brands. It will help drive greater business.' Starwood will also launch a Travel Professionals Curriculum and new rewards program in early 2008.

Agents can contact Chris Austin at to learn more.