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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.
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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 CarlsonSM, Park Inn®, Park Plaza®. Carlson Hotels is part of Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company.
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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
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Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM -- 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
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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
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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
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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. read more >>
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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. read more >>
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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. read more >>
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09 June 2010 Carlson Hotels Achieves Key Milestones During First 100 Days of Ambition 2015 Growth Plan 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. read more >>
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07 June 2010 Carlson Hotels Appoints Frederic Deschamps as Vice President of Global Revenue Optimization MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 7, 2010) – Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has appointed Frederic Deschamps as vice president of global revenue optimization. read more >>
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04 June 2010 Carlson Hotels Rapidly Expands Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of 17th Hotel in North Carolina Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in North Carolina. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, Concord, N.C.marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.
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03 June 2010 Carlson Hotels Rapidly Expands Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM With Opening of Fifth Hotel in Oklahoma Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in Oklahoma. The opening of Country Inn & Suites Oklahoma City North, Okla. marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy.
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24 May 2010 Carlson Hotels to Open 75 Properties in Asia Pacific by 2013 and Launch 18 New Hotels This Year 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 CarlsonSM, Park Inn® and Park Plaza® hotels in the region by 2013.
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