The Starwood Hotels Japan Company, the Japan subsidiary of one of the world's largest hotel operators with brands including Sheraton and Westin, will begin offering special discount packages for companies and groups planning to hold meetings or events.

From this summer until February 2012, the service will be offered in nine hotels throughout Japan to respond to the needs of group customers. In addition, a portion of the revenues will be donated to recovery efforts for the Great East Japan Earthquake. These meeting and event packages, which offer discounts of up to 30%, are designed to provide remarkable benefits to companies and groups.

The website and pamphlets that serve as sales promotion tools for this campaign have been prepared in Japanese, Chinese and English versions, and the packages will be promoted and sold widely through Starwood's globe-spanning sales network. Campaign website: starwoodhotelsjapan.com/meetinjapan/

The two special packages in this campaign, which are being offered until February 29, 2012, are as follows. - Meeting Package for groups using banquet hall facilities Banquets in the hotel banquet and meeting rooms along with night stays in our guest rooms are being offered at special rates of up to 30% off. A) 100 rooms or more: 30% off B) 10-99 rooms: 25% off C) 9 rooms or less, or no rooms: 20% off (Please inquire with participating hotels for further details on discounts. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discount plans.)

Room Only Package for group stays   - Groups requiring only guest rooms without making use of banquet facilities are eligible for 25% off Best Available Rates inclusive of breakfast for one. (Please inquire with participating hotels for further details on discounts. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discount plans. Offered on condition of booking a minimum of 10 rooms on at least 1 night.) This campaign is offered at the following nine hotels. - Sheraton Sapporo Hotel - Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel (Maihama) - The Westin Tokyo