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 Marriott has 
			  signed a franchise agreement with Hotéis Deville to introduce the 
			  first Westin hotel in São Paulo, Brazil. The Westin Hotel Sao Paulo, located in the city’s 
			  exclusive Itaim Bibi district, is expected to have 187 rooms and 
			  suites when it opens in the spring of 2024.   “We are delighted to announce this exciting 
			  new-build project in a prime location within the city to be 
			  developed by Hotéis Deville,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief 
			  Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott 
			  International. “São Paulo is a key South American gateway city 
			  with great opportunity for new quality branded upper-upscale 
			  product. “Our signature well-being Westin brand will offer a fresh 
			  and unique experience to both international and Brazilian guests.” The 
			  Westin Hotel São Paulo will be housed within the JK Square mixed-use 
			  development, which is slated to include retail, offices, and 
			  residences.  Plans call for a restaurant located on the 2nd 
			  floor, a bar integrated into the lobby on the first floor and a 
			  leisure area on the 3rd floor with a swimming pool and fitness 
			  center. There will also be a variety of meeting and event spaces. “We are very excited about this project in São 
			  Paulo, which will serve as part of an iconic complex in a 
			  desirable location,” said Jayme Canet Neto, Hotéis Deville CEO. 
			  “The innovative Westin brand, which caters to both corporate and 
			  leisure travelers, will elevate the offering in the market. Our 
			  long-standing relationship with Marriott as franchisees of the São 
			  Paulo Airport Marriott in Guarulhos has been very successful, and 
			  we are certain that this new development will further deepen our 
			  collaboration.” Marriott 
			  currently operates 12 hotels in Brazil under the JW Marriott, 
			  Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, 
			  Autograph Collection Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, 
			  and Marriott Executive Apartments brands. 
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