Sales Team at Westin Austin at the Domain Honored by Starwood

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide recently announced the Westin Hotel at the Domain in Austin, Texas is
the recipient of the Sales Team of the Year Award for New Builds and
Transitions. Christy Hicks, the Senior Vice President of Global Sales for
Starwood, recently presented the award to the White Lodging-managed property
during the Starwood General Manager & Sales Conference at the Sheraton in
Boston.

“My team and I are truly honored,” commented Director of Sales and Marketing for
the Westin Austin at the Domain, Alison Berg. “We were competing with four other
beautiful properties, and I think this award speaks volumes about the team here
at the Westin at The Domain.” The Sales Team is comprised of Alison Berg,
Director of Sales and Marketing; Trish Hooker, Senior Sales Manager; Rene M.
Rice, Senior Catering Sales Manager; Staci Cockrell, Corporate Sales Manager;
Nancy Van Bramer, Senior Sales Manager; and Mona Lisa Brock, Catering Sales
Manager.

Based on key metrics and the property’s participation in Starwood programs,
training, critical path and overall engagement the Sales Team of the Year Award
recognizes the Westin’s sales team. “My team and I are grateful for the
supportive community and strong partners. It is with their support and my team’s
dedication and hard work that we were able to achieve this prestigious award,”
shared Berg.

The Westin Austin at the Domain has 341 guest rooms and suites and offers the
full complement of the Westin’s signature amenities and services.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered
in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership,
development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and
cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to
large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over
155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading
brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood
Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or
call 219-472-2900.

SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation