Stefano Maccagno Appointed Chef & B – Head of Food & Beverage - of Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok

Hotel’s Food & Beverage Establishments to Become Icons of Sukhumvit Dining Scene with Stefano Introducing Casual and Approachable Cuisine to Bangkok Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that Stefano Maccagno has been tapped as Chef & B – head of food and beverage of the hotel group’s first Four Points by Sheraton property in Thailand, Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15. In this role, Stefano will be responsible for managing all aspects of the restaurants day-to-day functions including menu creations and kitchen operations as well as oversee the property’s catering and in-room dining programs. “I am proud to become part of this distinctive new hotel and restaurant and introduce the Four Points by Sheraton’s experience to Bangkok,” said Stefano. “I look forward to creating simple, honest, comforting cuisine that, with our inviting, caring service and approachable ambiance, will give our guests the freedom to either stop by or settle in for a memorable meal.” Stefano comes to Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok following two years as the Executive Chef at Sheraton Utama Hotel in Brunei, where he oversaw all aspects of the hotel’s culinary operations and managed the property’s food and beverage department. Stefano has also served in roles at the helm of distinguished destinations such as Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Malaysia, The Ritz Carlton Jakarta, Indonesia; and Le Royal M?ridien Bahrain. Slated to open in November 2010 Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 will offer easy, casual and approachable dining options for its guests. Stefano will create a menu of refined yet approachable food that honors Four Points by Sheraton’s hallmark of delivering guests the simple pleasures of honest, uncomplicated comfort at its food and beverage venues. These include The Eatery, an all-day dining restaurant and a Four Points by Sheraton brand concept, which will offer delicious buffet and menu items that include an array of home-style favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus Wrapped, a caf?-deli serving coffee, gourmet sandwiches, Panini and desserts all handmade fresh daily including Four Points by Sheraton’s signature Feel Good Treats – such as mango sticky rice, coconut cupcakes with lemongrass frosting and so on – all of which are exclusive to the hotel. Additionally, BeerVault, the beer bar provides a casual and relaxing atmosphere where guests can meet with friends and enjoy local and international hand-crafted brews from Four Points by Sheraton’s Best Brews? program, or sip specialty cocktails while enjoying the sunset from AmBar, the hotel’s Rooftop Bar. The Beer Bar will also be the first Four Points by Sheraton beer bar in Asia. Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok is the first Four Points by Sheraton in Thailand, offering a new kind of comfort, approachable style and fun. Located along Sukhumvit Road, a central destination in Bangkok renowned for its great shopping and nightlife, the hotel offers 268 modern and comfortable guest rooms and suites range from 32- to 74-square-meters with spacious garden terraces. Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 will offer guests the simple pleasures in life, including great value and stylish comfort, feel-good treats and great local craft beers, free bottled water and wireless Internet, and the promise of a great night’s sleep. About Four Points by Sheraton: Four Points by Sheraton, with 150 properties in 24 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler style and comfort – all at an honest value. All hotels feature free high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, and a great beer at the end of a long day courtesy of the brand’s signature Best Brews? program. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas – close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot spots and resort and vacation destinations. For more information, please visit www.fourpoints.com. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world, with 1,000 properties in almost 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis?, The Luxury Collection?, W?, Westin?, Le M?ridien?, Sheraton?, Four Points? by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft?, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com. Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net

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