(PRLEAP.COM) (Kelowna, B.C., July 1, 2006): Worldwide sales commence in mid-August for The Westin Kelowna, the first four-plus star hotel to enter B.C.’s hot Okanagan region. The Westin Kelowna is a planned 220-suite condominium hotel located in Kelowna, one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, and an increasingly well-known sun and ski travel destination.

The new Westin Kelowna will be the Okanagan’s first high-end, year-round luxury resort. “The Okanagan has waited a long time for a world-class hotel,” says George Wong of Platinum Project Marketing Group, project marketer for The Westin Kelowna. “People who buy into the experience will enjoy Westin luxury combined with the relaxed lifestyle of the Okanagan, while gaining easy access to the region’s four-season attractions.”

The Okanagan is home to warm beaches and award-winning golf courses and ski resorts. It is also an internationally recognized wine region, featuring more than 70 vineyards.

“We’re extremely happy to welcome Westin Hotels to our dynamic, vibrant city,” says Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd. “No doubt this hotel will be a landmark attraction increasing the profile of the Central Okanagan as a convention centre and year-round tourist destination, while adding to the appeal of our cultural district."

Ownership in The Westin Kelowna offers flexible personal-use privileges, as well as hotel revenue opportunities.

Only steps away from the beaches of 100-mile Okanagan Lake, The Westin Kelowna will boast a 4,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor spa and wellness facility, an infinity pool, wine bar and gourmet restaurant. Spacious decks or patios offer sweeping views towards the lake, mountains and the magnificent Okanagan valley. Suites are sophisticated and generously sized, with Westin’s trademarked exclusive Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath. Business travelers will make use of the 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a 300+ capacity ballroom, and a high tech business centre facility with
state-of-the-art communication technology equipment. The property will also be home to over 7,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail space.

A landscaped outdoor garden terrace surrounds a spectacular 100-foot infinity-edge heated pool and hot tub, along with a fine dining restaurant and outdoor patio.

Designing the interior is Vancouver’s award-winning BBA Design Consultants, the firm responsible for creating the breathtaking Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, and Coal Harbour’s exclusive One and Two Harbour Green.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Stanley Yasin of Vancouver based Saje Enterprises Ltd. announced plans for the hotel in late April. It is slated for completion in Spring 2009. To register to receive more information, please visit www.westinkelowna.com

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