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The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago will introduce U.S. guests to the upper upscale, internationally acclaimed Radisson Blu brand in the fall of 2011. This USD 125 million development marks a key turning point for the Radisson brand as it enhances its guest offerings in the U.S. as part of Carlson Hotels’ Ambition 2015 growth strategy. Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is investing up to USD 1.5 billion in the Radisson brand in the U.S. alone. Click here for more information
Carlson Hotels is a leading global hotel company with more than 1,075 locations in 75 countries. Its brands include: Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM, Park Inn®, Park Plaza®. Carlson Hotels is part of Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company.
	Radisson^® -- 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’s ambition is to expand Radisson as a powerful, globally consistent, first-class brand. The positioning is being supported by a series of innovations introduced during Carlson Hotel’s Global Business Conference, including new room concepts, new restaurant concepts and a series of new service concepts focused on the guest experience. The strategy for Radisson will entail an investment program of up to USD 1.5 billion in the North America alone, focused on establishing flagship hotels in key U.S. cities and on upgrading the existing portfolio. With 430 hotels in operation globally and 107 hotels currently in the pipeline, the brand is poised for significant growth around the world. Carlson plans to grow the portfolio to at least 600 hotels by 2015. radisson.com
	Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM -- Carlson’s mid-market brand is known for providing a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience. The brand currently operates more than 495 hotels throughout the world and has 61 properties currently contracted under development. Recently, this homegrown brand celebrated the forthcoming opening of its 500th hotel and announced plans to expand by an additional 250 hotels globally by 2015 primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico. Among the many distinctive product and service innovations offered by Country Inns & Suites, the “Friends Hosting Friends” recognition program has generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high overall guest satisfaction. Other key programs that will roll out in 2010 include personal care amenities, a new a breakfast program and new employee uniforms. countryinns.com
	Park Inn^® -- Park Inn^® is Carlson’s bright, bold and fresh mid-scale brand. Rated number one in 2009 for guest satisfaction in Europe by J.D. Powers and Associates, the brand will be a key focus of growth across theaters in key markets. Its scalability and moderate costs make Park Inn an ideal brand for conversions and new builds. It has 111 hotels in operation throughout the world and 56 hotels in the contracted pipeline. parkinn.com
	Park Plaza^®-- Park Plaza^®features warm, engaging service and trendsetting design that captures the energy and style of each location. The brand is dedicated to serving guests with individuality and passion at 40 locations, primarily in major markets across Europe and Asia. parkplaza.com

30 August 2010
Rezidor announces the Park Inn City Centre Sochi in Russia

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, and the Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), the leading dedicated regional hotel developer in Russia, announce the Park Inn City Centre Sochi. The hotel featuring 160 rooms is scheduled to open in 2013, in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. RHC is one of Rezidor’s most important partners for future business development in Russia – in 2009 both companies have signed an agreement for up to 20 Park Inn hotels centrally located across major cities in the country.

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.

Park Plaza Hotels is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired Park Plaza Leeds and Park Plaza Nottingham. Until this acquisition both hotels were operated under management agreements.

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM in Texas. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, Georgetown, Texas marks the brand’s expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

Carlson, a privately-held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in Texas. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, Galveston Beach, Texas marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy and is the brand’s first beachfront location in the state.

02 July 2010
Carlson Completes Acquisition of Key Indian Partner

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 Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM in Alabama. The opening of Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Ala. marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SMin Missouri. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, St. Peters, Mo.marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

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, 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.

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