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We will tremendously miss you for your support, guidance, encouragement, creativity, commitment, cheerfulness & fun, dedication, and countless others….

Thank you for being such a great partner in our adventure!  We wish you all the best and visit us soon!

The Westin Hamburg Team

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It has been a great pleasure working with you in the last 3 years! Thank you for all the fun & laughter, the corridors sound very quiet today.
On to a better future! Best of luck and keep in touch!!!
Erik

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I have no foto at hand from us two, but still from the bottom of my heart:
Thanks for everything and see you hopefully soon.
Viel Glueck und auf Wiedersehen,

Pilz & Love :)

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You are Starwood personified Enjoy the last day and the next new thing.  I'm sure it'll be as fantastically amazing as your years with Starwood! Nikolina

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Elenitaaaa! que te vaya todo lo mejor que pueda irte y para disfrutar todo lo bueno que te va a pasar!!!
pero antes tomate una cervecita... o 20!
besazos!
Jose Luis

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Souvenir, souvenir... :-) AME PR Conference, Awards in Soma Bay, 2004 :-) 

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Souvenir, souvenir... :-) AME PR Conference, Awards in Soma Bay, 2004 :-) 

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It's been an absolute pleasure working with you Elena throughout the 8 years in AME Division.
It's really hard to say goodbye, to such a great colleague, leader and a friend.
All my good wishes are with you!
Best of luck in the future, keep in touch Elena,
Maria 

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But Liquor is Quicker

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Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Opening Party!

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Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Opening Party!

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The party will go on and I look forward hearing about your next gig :-)

Jess xxx

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Muchas gracias por todo! It's been a true pleasure! Thank you for the memories. Wishing you all the best! Un besito, Meredith

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Always and Forever!

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Ugly Sweater Party 2016

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I am sure that we only part to meet again! Working with you was always maximal inspiring. Good luck in the future, and please stay in touch.
Take care, Michi

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It's fairly simple Elena, you are awesome. I hope that you got all your expenses done before cleaning out the office! Look forward to sharing more stories and new adventures in your next life!
Asad

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Our friendship goes way back to the beginning of the 90s at the Sheraton Brussels. I tried to find a picture where you look serious, but I'm out of luck!
I wonder why?! ;-)
You're a witty, smart, funny and warm friend with a contagious smile and I admire you for all the achievements you made throughout those 23 years.
But most of all I appreciate you for staying your lovely self over all these years. xxx
Enjoy the time with the family and I'm looking forward to many more Sheraton-girls gatherings!
Wishing you all the best for the future!
Love, Mireille

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Dear Elena,

An era is about to finish and you are off to new adventures! You leave with many memories, and I am happy that we share many of these. Let me share just a few! Building world class brands changed the way we thought about brands! And you were our first brand manager. From our first chat about the job, I knew you were the one! Westin WorkOut - you became an expert on exercise equipment without practising it! Westin Unwind Hour was more up your alley, and you took the global lead on this. And you became more than a colleague. We have enjoyed many family dinner parties together - you only cooked for us once (and it was good), but since then Andy took over. On your first evening outing with Sofia, she got stuck in her car seat, so Frederik had to look up online manuals to "free" her; she took her parents off guard by puking all over herself, but luckily I had boxes with old baby clothing in the attic. We are both late night "birdies" and I love our long late evening phone conversations where we solve all world issues. You are a dear friend to Louise and Natasha, who think you are so cool - and you watch the same TV series! You are an amazing friend, always positive, full of energy, clever and smart, interesting and such an inspiration to me. Thanks for your friendship and good luck with your onward journey. And I look forward to our "girls weekend" in Copenhagen!. Love, Susanne

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Big hug from your charming colleagues.
Thanks for the awesome time Elena.
Wishing you all the best !
Emilio

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We had so many beautiful moments in- and outside the Sheraton Brussels. Always laughing, never angry, working hard but also making a lot of fun with everyone. Sheraton is for me already a long time ago, and even if our busy life makes that we don't see each other as much as we would like to, the moments we can talk and laugh together are unforgettable.
Sheraton will loose an icon:-)
Below a sweet memory from the beginning period:-)

Good luck and Big kiss,
Chantalita,
Your friend for ever

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Dear Elena we met each other while we were working at Sheraton reception also called front desk, first you were a trainee then you worked as shift leader maybe we didn't earn much but we had lot of fun between each other many colleagues came and left.We managed to creat the Sheraton girls it is amazing between all our busy lives, families we managed to have a lunch or dinner some time to time.
I wish you all the best for the futur I will miss you a lot Elenita great wonderful cheerful person.
Don't forget us Nejla xxxxx

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... from Vienna to SUPERWOMAN!! You are one of the rare people that really bring sunshine with the professionally - love you, Elena!! Petra

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Unbeatable. Unbreakable. Unforgettable. Mah Sister. Wishing you every success. Ryan Ducie xxx

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After 23 years, Elena on her last Friday.

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Elena,

Que te puedo decir que no sepas!

Eres mi partner española...nos entendimos desde el primer día y desde ahí nunca paramos.

Las bromas, los desahogos, los proyectos, los momentos de wow this is good stuff y los de dios, esto no puede estar pasando! Entre risas y nervios.

Pero al final del día, siempre pude contar contigo.

Algunas lecciones que aprendí:

1. Nada que tu risa y una cervecita (o seis) no puedan solucionar

2. Endless energy can be personified in the most petite sizes of all

3.'How does this affect our hotels' and 'will our GMs hear about this first?’ is you on repeat

4. Online shopping addiction exists ...warning signs include buying hangers/soup/detergent online

5. You are not a real smoker if you can blame it on majo, specially at work events

6. Empathy is a word every 4 year old should learn + mommy is tired

7. In times of change, let's just dance to Despacito and move to Puerto Rico

8. Forget designer clothes, Mama Elena's Closet is the shit .(somehow)

9. Pisco Sours are always a good idea.

10. Pocos aman esta industria tanto como tú! Gracias por enseñarme a quererla y respetarla.

Te quiero, de mí no te libras…

Majo

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Elenita, lo pasado se queda en el alma, como se quedará nuestra amistad e ya puedo ver que las puertas del futuro se abrieron para que empieze una nueva exicitante era! Muchisimas suerte! Elisa

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Elenita, lo pasado se queda en el alma, como se quedará nuestra amistad e ya puedo ver que las puertas del futuro se abrieron para que empieze una nueva exicitante era! Muchisimas suerte! Elisa

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Ay Elenita!!! he buscado como una loca pero no tengo ninguna foto contigo!!! Pero entrañables nuestras conversaciones personales. Y a nivel profesional... no tengo palabras!!! un auténtico placer trabajar contigo. Siempre... en tus diferentes posiciones. Eres Grande amiga. Gran profesional. Gran personal. Me da una pena horrible que te vayas. Mucha suerte y por fa ven a vernos cuando pases por Madrid!!! y mándanos tus datos de contacto

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Ay Elenita!!! he buscado como una loca pero no tengo ninguna foto contigo!!! Pero entrañables nuestras conversaciones personales. Y a nivel profesional... no tengo palabras!!! un auténtico placer trabajar contigo. Siempre... en tus diferentes posiciones. Eres Grande amiga. Gran profesional. Gran personal. Me da una pena horrible que te vayas. Mucha suerte y por fa ven a vernos cuando pases por Madrid!!! y mándanos tus datos de contacto

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Mil besitos!!!
Vanessa Ferrer

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Long time ago we met, and i am sure we will meet again !!
all the best
Roberta

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Dear Elena, Thank you so much for all these countless Starwood years, filled with your natural Spanish spirit, always positiv and professional. I will never forget your "Tea Service". Lets Keep in touch, Thomas   

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Dear Elena, Thank you so much for all these countless Starwood years, filled with your natural Spanish spirit, always positiv and professional. I will never forget your "Tea Service". Lets Keep in touch, Thomas   

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'I don't know how she does it' ... with much love and respect from across the way! I have loved getting to know you over the years, and look forward to continued friendship in the years to come.  (my main regret is having no awesome photo to post here!!) Wishing you much happiness in your next adventures! xo, Paige.

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'I don't know how she does it' ... with much love and respect from across the way! I have loved getting to know you over the years, and look forward to continued friendship in the years to come.  (my main regret is having no awesome photo to post here!!) Wishing you much happiness in your next adventures! xo, Paige.

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What a great ride it has been!

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Elena and the Sheraton Dubai Creek team taken last November in London. From left: Stuart Ramage, Director of Finance, Thomas van Opstal, General Manager, James Munro, Area Manager UAE and Ahmed Baki, Area DOS UAE.

Best wishes, TVO

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A special person deserves nothing but the best.... so here goes...Wishing you the very best of everything in life always.  Its been such a pleasure to work with you. You have always been one of the strongest supporters of PR. I will always cherish the brief period that we worked together and  I hope we can stay in touch.
warm regards
Anjali

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Shortly after Elena moved to Brussels from Dubai, I was on the phone with her to inquire how she was settling in. As always, Elena asked me all kinds of questions and wanted to know how the team in Dubai was doing. I decided to pull her leg a little and told her that our DOS from the Sheraton Creek had also managed to get a position in Brussels and would join her very soon. Of course Elena was over the moon that someone else from her former hotel would follow her to Brussels and she kept me asking me when the DOS was going to join her. I was on a roll and gave her all the information and more and when we ended the call, I knew that Elena was convinced  that the DOS would be joining the Divisional office shortly. A few days later I received a call from one very upset Elena who was not in the happiest of moods…when i inquired what happened, she started to call me some not so nice names and then, amid after, told me what happened. While going to the pantry at the Divisional Office to get herself a refreshment, Elena bumped into Roeland Vos. Not being shy with Roeland, Elena started a conversation with Roeland stating ‘isn’t it great about the DOS from the Sheraton Creek joining us here in Brussels? I am so excited that he is joining us!’ Roeland, who had no idea what Elena was talking about, apparently looked a little puzzled but Roeland being Roeland, he did not say anything and kept smiling. Elena somehow noticed that something was wrong and started to investigate, only to find out that I had pulled a fast one on her. The beauty here is that Elena could laugh about it just like I did and whenever we get together, the story somehow comes up. On the call Elena promised me to get back at me and I know she somehow did, but I do not care to remember that episode.I am not sure whether Roeland ever knew, but I am sure he would have laughed as well. Elena is someone so very special that simply saying that we will miss her is just not good enough. She is part of what made Starwood such a great company. She is a friend and much much more. TVO

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FINALLY launching the renovated Sheraton Grand! Breaking the mould with a sideways photo! :)

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FINALLY launching the renovated Sheraton Grand! Breaking the mould with a sideways photo! :)

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Team Visit

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Haven't changed a bit...

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NO no no.
This is how I know her

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Who´s that girl behind Loyalty @ Starwood?
(QSP Marketing Summit Portugal). Thanks for always going beyond: beijinhos Joana Almeida

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From all the Junior Master chefs of the world te deseamos todo lo meor. Nunca pierdes tu sonrisa y tu buen humor. I treasure some of your emails like these 2 below. A big kiss y gracias por todo. Nos vemos pronto. Marc

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From all the Junior Master chefs of the world te deseamos todo lo meor. Nunca pierdes tu sonrisa y tu buen humor. I treasure some of your emails like these 2 below. A big kiss y gracias por todo. Nos vemos pronto. Marc

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-----Original Message-----
From: Mendez, Elena
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 10:47 PM
To: Lannoy, Marc
Subject: Re: love that dog ?

So you mean to say that because we don't have a policy that says "no elephants allowed in our hotels" that someone can sue us for not having our animal policy posted ?

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From: Mendez, Elena

Sent: miércoles, 08 de octubre de 2008 11:33

To: Lannoy, Marc

Subject: RE: expo "HOTEL"

Well, let's hope you don't get an American guest or an Arab. You can seriously offend people with this.  We had issues with simply showing clips from a lingerie fashion show in one of our hotel bars that was simply playing Fashion TV. I have no issues in allowing certain flexibility due to the nature of your hotel, and as you know Marc, we have done so respecting the hotel's traditions.

However, this has nothing to do with that and I think this is a step too far. Pictures of nude people in our hotels is not something I am in favour of nor an image we would like to portray.

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wish you all the happiness you deserve beautiful Elena .. we had so much  to share  and hopefully more to come

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wish you all the happiness you deserve beautiful Elena .. we had so much  to share  and hopefully more to come

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The girls from Les Roches - pathing the way for a long career with Starwood

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The girls from Les Roches - pathing the way for a long career with Starwood

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Drinks preferably beer or Cloudy Bay, swears a fair bit, would look like Jane Fonda if she spent as much time in the gym as she does talking about joining one (incl. personal trainer yadiyadiyadi), loves cheese, the cheesier, the better (haha), can easily sleep for 18 hours, has more energy than her 3 kids put together, sometimes gets stuck when doing the splits, is an amazing presenter, colleague, Mom and cheerleader, has friends in almost every country, is addicted to screens, writes more emails per minute to the same person than any other, is tiny with a big heart, was the only pubic relations manager the world has heard of, knows how to dance hiphop, was born to be a hotelier, never gives up, believes in the good in people, grew up in hotels, only leaves a party if there is no one left to talk to, is sooooo efficient, has always time for you, brightens up every room, has such a contagious laugh and an obscure theory about reproduction. There is only one Elena Mendez! Thanks for being such a wonderful friend. Wishing you only the best for what is next and cannot wait to hear all about it during another late night. Un beso grande, Uli

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Venetian lunch in style

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Wishing you the most azul of all veranos! xxx

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Wishing you the most azul of all veranos! xxx

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN_ZAUJlHCI
and hoping to see you soon! Marta

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living the #Spgife

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Ni Hao Beijing

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Work hard, play hard. A night to remember

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When you know you won't make it to the top of the great wall ....

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I cannot believe I don't have any pictures with the both of us in it :-(. Anyway...this is how I'll remember you....hands-on, just do it, no "BS", but always with a smile!! Will miss you...Miek

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Arriba Arriba Caliente Ole'! Dos Cervezas por favor!

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Arriba Arriba Caliente Ole'! Dos Cervezas por favor!

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A little bit of spanish belgian schlager for my favorite Elenita! xxx

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Hotel launches and a few fights to remember :)

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Hotel launches and a few fights to remember :)

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...that we will never become graffiti artists.

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ISMRC team building 2014

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2 chicas at Roundtables 2008

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...in Genk - where else?!

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You knew I was going to post this...

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Having fun!!!

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My birthday party a few years back in Paris. We have shared so many great time together, parties, dancing until our feet hurt, laughters and a few cries. Too many more years ahead mi querida amiga espanola. Muchos besos

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Te vamos a extrañar mucho.  Ha sido un placer compartir tantos años contigo.  Deseándote todo lo mejor a ti, Andy y los chicos.  Espero seguir viéndonos!  Abrazos.
Karl

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Elena in her Element....