Thursday, April 26, 2007

UPDATE 2-Starwood first-quarter profit rises, ups forecast

(Reuters) - Starwood, which announced early this month that Chief Executive Steven Heyer had resigned under pressure from the company's board, raised its second-quarter earnings forecast as it enjoys strong travel demand and limited growth in supply, allowing for steady increases in room rates.

It has also been selling hotels and retaining management contracts, as well as franchising its brands -- a strategy that helps free up cash.


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