Hong Kong Business has selected The Westin Resort Macau as the Best Hotel in Macau SAR at this year�s prestigious High Flyers Outstanding Enterprises 2005 Awards.

Selected from over 900 public listed corporations private enterprises, The Westin Resort Macau and other 50 esteemed companies ranked high in a poll conducted on well-known writers and authors who made authoritative and incisive comments and critiques on respective business network, practices, market performance, strategies and corporate social responsibilities.

`The High Flyers Awards are a great arbiter as they reflect independent recognition by the astute business community. Being awarded the Best Hotel is a real testament to our associates who go out of the way to establish a strong market presence through anticipating guests� needs and providing personalized services to surprise and delight every guest�, said Akram Touma, General Manager of The Westin Resort Macau.

Other award winners include Singapore Airlines, 3M, Crown Motors, Melco International, CLP Power, Du Pont China, Marantz, Hong Kong, Philips Electronics Hong Kong, Schenker International and Aji Ichiban Co etc.

`We will continue to push the hospitality boundaries in redefining services with an effortless style and gracious attitude that ensures a truly unforgettable experience for our guests. With the current rapid development of Macau, we are ever more committed to remaining as region�s favorite haven of serenity and a distinctive alternative for those who appreciate a higher standard�, stated Akram

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About The Westin Resort Macau Multiple award-winner, The Westin Resort Macau is situated on the southern tip of Coloane Island overlooking spectacular Hac Sa Beach with just minutes to downtown business and entertainment activities. The eight-storey grand complex, which is terraced into a lush mountainside, features an 18-hole Championship golf course on its rooftop and commands stunning views of the South China Sea.

Recent accolades include Number 1 resort in Greater China region and 7th Best Resort in Asia by Asia-hotel.com; Number 1 resort in Greater China region by Asia�s Best Hotels & Resorts; One of top 7 seaside resorts in China by National Geographic Traveler; and Best Business Hotel in Macau SAR by Business Traveller. Tri-lingual information of the resort can be viewed at www.westin-macau.com

About Westin Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 121 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and was ranked �Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains� in J.D. Power and Associates 2004 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction StudySM.�

About Hong Kong Business Launched in 1982, Hong Kong Business is dedicated to reporting business, commerce, finance, industry, technology, transport, shipping, travel and tourism in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong (SAR) and China by well-known writers and authors whose authoritative and incisive comments and critiques on emerging economic and political developments in the region are avidly read by those who shape high-level policies in the corporate world and government think tanks.

Media Contact: Eric Chan Email: eric.chan@westin.com Ph: +853 871 111