Starwood preferred guest members score an ace with unparalleled us open experiences through spg moments™

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Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®), the award-winning loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced its biggest US Open activation yet, offering members access to a newly customized double SPG Luxury Suite, courtside seats, an exclusive tennis clinic with Grand Slam® Champion Andy Roddick and much more. Starting today, SPG Members can use Starpoints® to redeem once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the US Open.

“SPG is committed to creating unforgettable moments for our loyal members, and what better way to do so than offering exclusive access to on and off court action at the US Open,” said Gretchen Kloke, VP Global Loyalty Marketing. “SPG Moments US Open packages are always popular for SPG members, so we’ve lined up our most extensive activation yet, offering members everything from Finals tickets to an on-court lesson withAndy Roddick.”

The SPG 2016 US Open Moments packages grant members the best of the US Open, including:

• Access to the SPG Luxury Suite for prime viewing and a luxurious way to watch matches
• Private tennis clinic with Andy Roddick at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
• Finals weekend seats at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium
• Courtside seats at Louis Armstrong Stadium
• Behind-the-scenes access with private tours of Arthur Ashe Stadium
• Opportunity to attend a post-match press conference or media tour
• Collaboration with Grey Goose for a special Mixology Night
• US Open official apparel and opportunity to deliver tennis balls to the winning player post-match
• Meet & Greet with an artist performing at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day with a photo opportunity in the SPG suite