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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. 
 
Carlson Hotels is a leading global hotel company with more than 1,075 locations in 75 countries.  Our brands include: Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Park Inn®, Park Plaza®. Carlson Hotels are a part of Carlson, a global hospitality company.  Carlson's other brands include Carlson Wagonlit Travel, T.G.I. Friday's® and Pick Up Stix®.
 
Hotels that Love to say Yes!
Radisson is one of the world's leading global brands.  It delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality, that is characterized by its unique "Yes I Can!" service philosophy.  First-class, full service hotels with a range of World of Radisson features that have been created specifically to be empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including its 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee.  Radisson has a strong worldwide portfolio and continues to grow with a focus on adding key hotels in major cities, airport gateways, leisure destinations and other important locations. www.radisson.com
I love this Country.
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson provide a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience, all delivered with a touch of home.  Welcoming and genuine, with a friends hosting friends service philosophy and amenitities and services that are beyond expectations, it is not surprising that Country Inn delivers high levels of guest satisfaction.  Country Inns & Suites is a successful mid-market, select service hotel brand that is committed to growth in its key markets through the continued roll out of its new build properties.  countryinns.com
Adding Color to Life.
Park Inn is bright, bold and fresh, uncomplicated, friendly and fun.  An energetic mid-market hotel brand with unexpected touches of iconic contemporary design, Park Inn masters the essentials of sleeping well and living well.  Located just off center in major cities, in regional capitals, airports and transport hubs, it has grown quickly in its European home both as new builds and as a strong conversion brand.  Park Inn is now ready for launch in the Americas and Asia Pacific.   parkinn.com
Living the Park Promise.
With smart, spirited service, Park Plaza's trend-setting designs capture the energy and style of each individual location.  A full-service, upper mid-scale hotel brand for business and leisure travelers, Park Plaza offers award winning meeting facilities and staff who live the brand's value proposition by going out of their way to show their appreciation to their guests.  Park Plazas are located in city centers worldwide. parkplaza.com 
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03 September 2010
Carlsonsm Anticipates Travelers’ Lifestyle Needs With Launch of Radisson® Business Class
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.
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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.
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09 August 2010
Carlson Anticipates Travelers’ Needs, Launching Service Innovations at Radisson® and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM
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.
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12 August 2010
Park Plaza Hotels strengthens its position in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of hotels in Leeds and Nottingham
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.
 
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14 July 2010
Carlson Continues Expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of 18th Hotel in Texas
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, Georgetown, Texas marks the brand’s expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.
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09 July 2010
Carlson Continues Expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of First Beachfront Hotel in Texas
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.
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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.
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16 June 2010
Carlson Hotels Rapidly Expands Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of 12th Hotel in Alabama
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM 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.
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15 June 2010
Carlson Hotels Rapidly Expands Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of 4th Hotel in Missouri
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in 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.
 
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10 June 2010
Carlson Receives Responsible Business Award for Partnership Supporting Global Effort Aimed at Protecting Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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.
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