Sheraton Expands Abroad

I just read a news release that reported that Sheraton is expanding its resorts to include 12 hotels in China. The brand plans to open other resorts in Bali, Indonesia and in the Middle East. There are some benefits to seeing a brand that you recognize when you are traveling abroad. You have an idea of what to expect when you see that familiar name, and when the resort is part of an international chain, you can usually expect to have multilingual staff to help you. Although it is great to say in local hotels and resorts, too, sometimes you really want the familiarity of home in a foreign country.

I think that it’s even better when the hotel is decorated and styled in a fashion similar to buildings in the country you are visiting. Some resorts include native foods in the on-site restaurants, which is great. Although some guests tend to believe that when they visit an international resort that is based in a foreign country, you should definitely expect some differences in the resort. After all, you are traveling to a different country. You shouldn’t necessarily expect that place to be the same as the resorts in your hometown. Small touches, like large comfortable towels, like the ones that you might be accustomed to if you are American, electric outlets that you can use for your electronics, or staff members who speak multiple languages certainly can make you feel more comfortable when you are away from home. You might have a better chance of having some of these amenities when you choose a resort chain that you recognize.