This is the first step towards global implementation of the Zoho Online Marketplace at more than 700 Starwood owned, managed and franchised properties.  In May, Zoho and Starwood entered into an agreement to drive Starwood�s annual $3 billion worldwide procurement spend through the Zoho Online Marketplace. 

Located in Stamford, CT., the Sheraton Stamford manages 445 rooms with 220 employees and will use the Zoho Online Marketplace to purchase a wide range of products including guest amenities, operating supplies, food and beverage and FF&E goods.  As part of the implementation, existing Sheraton Stamford suppliers including Unisource, American Hotel Register, Marietta and Supply America were integrated into the Zoho marketplace bringing their supplies into the web environment.

�In less than two months, Zoho has quickly customized and implemented a back - of - house cost - management system that addressed our specific needs.  Throughout the process, Zoho has been very responsive to our requests, exhibiting a high level of customer service,� said Robert Morgan, general manager of the Sheraton Stamford. 

�The Zoho Online Hospitality Marketplace will undoubtedly eliminate many of our previous procurement inefficiencies, allowing employees to focus on providing impeccable service to our guests.  We look forward to realizing the positive impact that the Zoho solution will have on our bottomline.�Today�s announcement marks the beginning of Starwood�s implementation of the Zoho Online Marketplace across over 700 of its owned, managed and franchised properties worldwide.  

�By implementing the Zoho solution, hospitality businesses can get back to business -  creating a better guest experience,� said Bill Fraine CEO of Zoho.  �Today�s announcement is a testament to our ability to quickly deliver and execute a world class online hospitality marketplace solution that contributes to cost savings and more efficient staff operations.  We anticipate replicating the success of the Sheraton Stamford project across additional Starwood properties in the coming months.� 

About Zoho
Zoho (www.zoho.com) is the premier online hospitality marketplace.  With no software to install, upgrade or maintain, Zoho empowers purchasing organizations and suppliers across all segments of the hospitality industry to streamline the entire procurement lifecycle - from planning and design, to procurement of operating supplies and services, to liquidation of used and surplus goods.  Unlike e-purchasing sites, Zoho helps hospitality organizations strengthen their procurement processes by eliminating inefficiency and reducing costs across the entire supply chain - including transportation and banking.