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Carlson^sm Anticipates Travelers’ Lifestyle Needs With Launch of Radisson® Business Class

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the launch of Radisson Business Class, a comprehensive new product and service offering developed around the concept of “travel empathy.”   Radisson’s Business Class provides guests with access to specialized amenities and services designed to ensure a seamless transition from the office to the hotel room. To commemorate its debut, Radisson is offering a special Business Class upgrade promotional rate. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2010, members of its goldpoints plusSM guest loyalty program, or those that enroll, can obtain the Business Class upgrade for USD 5 compared to the average USD 30 value, at all Radisson hotels in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Carlson Anticipates Travelers’ Needs, Launching Service Innovations at Radisson® and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, has launched comprehensive new product and service offerings around the concept of “travel empathy.” The announcement was made today at the National Business Travel Association’s (NBTA) annual International Convention and Exposition.

Carlson Continues its Strategic Expansion in India with the Opening of its 30th Hotel

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Hotel Opening Strengthens Carlson’s Position as India’s Largest and Fastest-Growing International Hotel Operator

Carlson Completes Acquisition of Key Indian Partner

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a privately-owned, global hospitality and travel company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the majority interest in RHW Hotel Management Services Ltd (RHW). Pursuant to the announcement it had made on January 13, 2010, Carlson now owns 87% of RHW. RHW is a leading hotel management and consultancy services company in India that has successfully managed Carlson-branded hotels in the country since 1998.

Carlson Receives Responsible Business Award for Partnership Supporting Global Effort Aimed at Protecting Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, has been recognized for supporting the efforts of a global network of organizations and people working together to eliminate the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Carlson Hotels Achieves Key Milestones During First 100 Days of Ambition 2015 Growth Plan

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today reported on the significant progress made in the first 100 days of its long-term Ambition 2015 growth plan. Most notably, Carlson Hotels reported that investments committed to the Radisson strategy in North America already exceed USD 350 million. This includes the introduction of the upper upscale Radisson Blu international brand to the U.S. as well as property improvements to align the current U.S. portfolio with global upscale standards. Fifty percent of the existing U.S. Radisson portfolio has committed to the new standards, just 100 days after they were announced.

Carlson Hotels Announces Second Radisson Hotel in Bangladesh

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels to Open 75 Properties in Asia Pacific by 2013 and Launch 18 New Hotels This Year

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced that it has signed agreements to open 75 Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM, Park Inn® and Park Plaza® hotels in the region by 2013.

Carlson Announces Second Radisson in Chongqing

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today that it has signed a stunning lake view resort property. The 400-room Radisson Hotel Chongqing Shapingba will open in the first half of 2012.

Carlson Signs Radisson in Wuxi’s New High Technology Zone

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of its first hotel in Wuxi’s promising, pulsating new high technology zone area. The 196-room upscale hotel will open in the first half of 2012.

Carlson Announces Spectacular Radisson Beach Front Resort In Huizhou

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today that it has signed a hotel management agreement in one of China’s most sought after holiday resort destinations, Huizhou. The Radisson property on a spectacular beach front, featuring 300-rooms, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2012.

Carlson Hotels Premieres Radisson Blu in Asia Pacific

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced its first Radisson Blu hotel in Asia Pacific. Located in the Philippines, Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu is estimated to open in September 2010.  

Carlson Becomes Majority Shareholder of The Rezidor Hotel Group

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, announced today that the company has acquired additional shares of The Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT.SK), listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. The acquisition brings Carlson’s total ownership of outstanding shares in Rezidor to 50.1%.

Carlson Hotels Premieres Radisson Blu in the U.S.

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced that it has signed a landmark agreement to develop the first Radisson Blu hotel in the United States. This USD 125 million development in Chicago is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011. It marks the company’s most important investment so far as part of Carlson Hotels’ Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

Carlson Hotels Announces Signing of Premier Resort in Martinique

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels today announced the addition of the Radisson Hotel & Spa Martinique, a 175-room beachfront hotel located in Schoelcher, Martinique, on the Eastern side of the island. The resort will undergo a USD 10 million renovation beginning in mid-June and is expected to join the Radisson brand by the end of 2011. Radisson currently has three world-class resorts in the region in Aruba, Grand Bahama Island and St Martin.

Formosa International Hotels Corporation to acquire Regent Luxury Hotel Business From Carlson and The Rezidor Hotel Group AB

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson, a privately-held, global hospitality and travel company, and publicly-held The Rezidor Hotel Group AB today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Formosa International Hotels Corporation (FIHC) under which FIHC will acquire the Regent luxury hotel business.

Philip Silberstein Returns to Carlson Hotels as Executive Vice President of Full Service Development, The Americas

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS (April 7, 2010) – Carlson Hotels today announced that Philip Silberstein, a 16-year veteran of the company, has returned as executive vice president, Full Service Development, The Americas. Silberstein will oversee the growth of full-service franchise and management contracts in the Americas.  His primary focus will be on growth of the Radisson brand.

Carlson Signs United Nations Global Compact Encouraging Sustainable, Socially Responsible Business Policies

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company with operations in more than 150 countries, today announced that Carlson President and Chief Executive Officer Hubert Joly has signed the United Nations Global Compact.

Radisson® Fact Sheet

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

RADISSON® Room Styles Fact Sheet

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

RADISSON® Room Styles Fact Sheet

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Radisson to Expand as a Powerful, Globally Consistent, First-Class Brand

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 3, 2010) – As part of its Ambition 2015 plan, Carlson today unveiled a comprehensive strategy for its Radisson brand. As one of the world’s leading brands, Radisson^® is being positioned to deliver vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality characterized by the Yes I Can! service philosophy.

Carlson Hotels Unveils Ambition 2015 Strategy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 3, 2010) – At its Global Business Conference today, Carlson Hotels announced Ambition 2015, its global growth strategy. Through this strategy, the company wants to be known for its innovative and vibrant spirit reflected in the quality of its segment leading brands around the world. It aspires to be the number one hotel company to work for and to invest with.  It aims to expand its portfolio by at least 50 percent by 2015 to more than 1,500 hotels in operation.

Carlson Hotels Announces Award Nights For Less Points Worldwide For Members Of Its Goldpoints Plus Hotel Rewards Program

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 5, 2010) – Members of the Carlson Hotels goldpoints plus^SM hotel rewards program will benefit from two changes in 2010: decreased award point levels at many of our hotels worldwide and a simplified award structure.

Carlson Hotels Adds 92 Hotels to its Global Portfolio in 2009

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels today announced year-end 2009 results, which include the addition of a total of 92 properties under its five brands worldwide during the year and systemwide sales of USD 5.8 billion. Carlson Hotels also signed 66 new properties adding to its contracted pipeline of 249 properties.

Carlson Hotels To Acquire Majority Stake in Key Indian Partner

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced that it has signed an agreement to increase its stake in RHW Hotel Management Services Ltd (RHW) from 13% to 87%. RHW is the hotel management and consultancy services company which has successfully managed Carlson-branded hotels in India since 1998. Carlson is acquiring the shares from Umak Investment Company Private Limited. The remaining 13% is held by private investors. The transaction is subject to government approval.

Carlson Hotels to Triple Portfolio in India Within Three Years

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today confirmed details of its expansion plans in India over the next three years.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Appoints Michael Hutchins as Vice President of Development for Radisson Hotels & Resorts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced the appointment of Michael Hutchins to the position of vice president of development for Radisson Hotels & Resorts for the Eastern United States and Canada. Radisson is the flagship, full-service brand for the hotel division.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Recognized for Third Straight Year Among 50 Top Franchises for Minorities

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

For the third straight year, Carlson Hotels Worldwide has been recognized by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Minorities.

Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, located on 7^th Street in the heart of downtown, today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for 2009. The hotel’s restaurant, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, was also recognized with a national culinary award by Santé Magazine, earning a 2009 Santé Culinary Hospitality Award in the category of Innovative Restaurant.

Carlson Hotels Newsroom

Carlsonsm Anticipates Travelers’ Lifestyle Needs With Launch of Radisson® Business Class

Carlson Anticipates Travelers’ Needs, Launching Service Innovations at Radisson® and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM

Carlson Continues its Strategic Expansion in India with the Opening of its 30th Hotel

Carlson Completes Acquisition of Key Indian Partner

Carlson Receives Responsible Business Award for Partnership Supporting Global Effort Aimed at Protecting Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Carlson Hotels Achieves Key Milestones During First 100 Days of Ambition 2015 Growth Plan

Carlson Hotels Announces Second Radisson Hotel in Bangladesh

Carlson Hotels to Open 75 Properties in Asia Pacific by 2013 and Launch 18 New Hotels This Year

Carlson Announces Second Radisson in Chongqing

Carlson Signs Radisson in Wuxi’s New High Technology Zone

Carlson Announces Spectacular Radisson Beach Front Resort In Huizhou

Carlson Hotels Premieres Radisson Blu in Asia Pacific

Carlson Becomes Majority Shareholder of The Rezidor Hotel Group

Carlson Hotels Premieres Radisson Blu in the U.S.

Carlson Hotels Announces Signing of Premier Resort in Martinique

Formosa International Hotels Corporation to acquire Regent Luxury Hotel Business From Carlson and The Rezidor Hotel Group AB

Philip Silberstein Returns to Carlson Hotels as Executive Vice President of Full Service Development, The Americas

Carlson Signs United Nations Global Compact Encouraging Sustainable, Socially Responsible Business Policies

Radisson® Fact Sheet

RADISSON® Room Styles Fact Sheet

RADISSON® Room Styles Fact Sheet

Radisson to Expand as a Powerful, Globally Consistent, First-Class Brand

Carlson Hotels Unveils Ambition 2015 Strategy

Carlson Hotels Announces Award Nights For Less Points Worldwide For Members Of Its Goldpoints Plus Hotel Rewards Program

Carlson Hotels Adds 92 Hotels to its Global Portfolio in 2009

Carlson Hotels To Acquire Majority Stake in Key Indian Partner

Carlson Hotels to Triple Portfolio in India Within Three Years

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Appoints Michael Hutchins as Vice President of Development for Radisson Hotels & Resorts

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Recognized for Third Straight Year Among 50 Top Franchises for Minorities

Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award

Carlson^sm Anticipates Travelers’ Lifestyle Needs With Launch of Radisson® Business Class

Carlson Anticipates Travelers’ Needs, Launching Service Innovations at Radisson® and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM