W Hotels Worldwide unveiled plans to more than double its Asian presence by the end of 2018, bringing its Asian portfolio to 20 W hotels and retreats in nine countries.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of W Bangkok, marking the brand’s entry into the Thai capital.

The much-anticipated Twelve at Hengshan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, was unveiled last week on Shanghai’s tree-lined Hengshan Road.

Celebrated designer Jason Wu has unveiled a chic travel bag designed exclusively for Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ luxury St. Regis brand.

W Hotels announced this Wednesday that it was opening a new property in Panama City, the first for the brand in Central America.

Slated to open in 2016, W Panama will become an iconic addition to Panama City’s skyline as part of the 50-floor Evolution Tower located in the city’s financial center.

It’s been a big week for the all-encompassing Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide group, with a celebration of the fact the brand now oversees more than 100 hotels in China — and the release of news that it has 100 more planned.