Carlson Hotels Newsroom

Rezidor announces the Park Inn City Centre Sochi in Russia

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

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 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 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 Hotels Opens its 14th Park Inn Hotel in North America

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its 14^th Park Inn property in North America and the second of two hotels joining the brand in Texas. The opening of the Park Inn Dallas Fort Worth South, Texas, and a second hotel which opened recently in Houston, are part of Carlson’s Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

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 Opens its 13th Park Inn Hotel in North America

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its 13th Park Inn property in North America and the first of two hotels joining the brand this month in Texas. The opening of the Park Inn Houston North Hotel & Conference Center, and a second hotel scheduled to open later this week in Dallas, are part of Carlson’s Ambition 2015 growth strategy.

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.

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.

Park Inn Opens in Louisville East, KY

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Park Inn®, an expanding mid-scale brand of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced the addition of a 252-room hotel at 1930 Embassy Square Boulevard in Louisville East, Ky.

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.