Tomb Starwood's new SVP Franchise Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. named Chuck Tomb, a 25-year hotel veteran, as senior vice president, franchise development. In this newly created position, Tomb is responsible for all franchise development sales efforts for Starwood's Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton brands. Tomb is the newest addition to the Starwood Real Estate Group and will report directly to President, Ted Darnall.

The Starwood Real Estate Group, formed in August 2002, is responsible for the oversight of asset management, design, architecture, construction and hotel and franchise development for the company.