| Date | Title | | | 19 Dec 2012 | Rezidor appoints Olivier Harnisch as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer|
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Olivier Harnisch (45) as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Harnisch will succeed Wolfgang M. Neumann who is taking over from Kurt Ritter as the company's new President & CEO. Harnisch currently serves as Vice President, Northern and Central Europe at Hilton Worldwide. In his new role he will be based at Rezidor's corporate support office in Brussels, Belgium. He will also be a member of the group's Executive C... |
|  | | 18 Dec 2012 | Rezidor appoints Elie Younes as Senior Vice President, Head of Group Development|
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Elie Younes as Senior Vice President, Head of Group Development effective 1st January 2013. Younes joined Rezidor’s regional office in Dubai in April 2010 as Vice President, Business Development Middle East & Africa, and took over the interim leadership of Rezidor’s corporate development department in October 2012. In his new role Younes will be based at the corporate support office in Brussels, Belgium. He will also be a member of Rez... |
| | | 17 Dec 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri, Turkey|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. The property featuring 240 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2014.
“This signing brings our portfolio in Turkey to 10 hotels with 2,200 rooms in operation and under development, and underlines the importance the growing Turkish market has for our group”, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
“As an e... |
| | | 04 Dec 2012 | Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade, France|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened the 127-room Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade in France. The chic and colourful mid-market property is located in the city of Villeneuve D'Ascq (nicknamed “green technopole” thanks to the implantation of many researchers) and adjacent to one of Europe’s most high tech football venues, the Grand Stade Lille Métropole that will host the LOSC Lille Metrop... |
| | | 29 Nov 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Beach Resort & Spa, Sochi|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Beach Resort & Spa, Sochi. The property featuring 508 rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2013. It will have the largest upscale spa & leisure facility in the Russian Federation with a 2,000 square meters spa, 2,400 square meters of outdoor pool surfaces, and direct access to a 450 meter stretch of beachfront.
“This signing brings our p... |
| | | 26 Nov 2012 | Just for You: Rezidor Hotel Group offers personalised Gift Card|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has launched the perfect Christmas card: a personalised gift card for stays in hotels of the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Hotel Missoni across Europe and the Middle East. Featuring an individual cover photo, gift cards that are purchased online get a truly unique and distinctive look.
The personalised gift card is just a few clicks away: At www.radissonblu.com/giftcard customers select and upload ... |
| | | 20 Nov 2012 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi|
Rezidor, the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened their latest flagship in Russia - the 508-room Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi. Enjoying a prime waterfront location in Sochi, the stunning property is all set to become a major landmark.
The First Class hotel is conveniently located in the Adler district, directly bordering on Sochi’s 2014 Winter Games facilities and the Black Sea coast, a... |
| | | 20 Nov 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam, The Netherlands|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn by Radisson in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The property featuring 478 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2014 and is the biggest hotel in the Park Inn portfolio for meeting and conferences, offering a massive 4,000 sqm of meeting space including a ballroom of 900 sqm.
The 28,000 sqm building is located in the West side of Amsterdam next to the Amsterdam Sloterdijk Railway station, jus... |
| | | 19 Nov 2012 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes in France|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes directed by General Manager Cyril Casabo. The company's youngest French flagship is housed in the former Court of Justice (Palais de Justice) – an elegant building that was constructed in 1851 and served as the Nantes Law Court until 2000. The First Class hotel's design maintains many former features, and combines them with a con... |
| | | 15 Nov 2012 | Rezidor announces Radisson Blu hotels in Dortmund and Bremen, Germany|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces two new Radisson Blu hotels in Germany. Both are existing properties – the Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund featuring 190 rooms will be re-branded in January 2013; the Radisson Blu Hotel Bremen (235 rooms) will follow in June 2013. The hotels will be softly renovated over a period of 18 months.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our long term cooperation wit... |
| | | 14 Nov 2012 | The Carlson Rezidor Group honored as Hotel Group of the Year at Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2012 |
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has been honored as Hotel Group of the Year at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2012. At the gala event in Paris, Trudy Rautio, president & chief executive officer, Carlson, and Kurt Ritter, president & chief executive officer, Rezidor, received the prestigious trophy for the group’s outstanding achievements in four complementing areas: development, innovation, human resources, and business performance.
“The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group launched earlier this yea... |
| | | 12 Nov 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Zalakaros, Hungary|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announce the Park Inn by Radisson Zalakaros in Hungary. The property featuring 236 rooms is the third Hungarian Park Inn by Radisson hotel, and further strengthens the presence of this young and dynamic mid market brand in the country. The opening date for the hotel is scheduled for Q1 2015.
“We are delighted to intensify our cooperation with our business partner Proform who owns al... |
| | | 07 Nov 2012 | Lifetime Achievement Award for Kurt Ritter at European Hospitality Awards 2012|
Rezidor’s President & CEO honoured at gala event in London
Rezidor’s President & CEO Kurt Ritter has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Hospitality Awards 2012. During a gala event at the prestigious The Landmark hotel in London, Ritter was honoured for his extraordinary career: He has been appointed Rezidor’s President & CEO in 1989 and is most probably the longest serving Chief Executive Officer of the hospitality industry. Under his leadership, Rezidor beca... |
| | | 30 Oct 2012 | Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group celebrates Responsible Business Action Month around the world|
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today shared the results of the company’s 9th Annual Responsible Business Action Month. During the month of September, Carlson Rezidor hotels across the Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific were invited to take action in their hotels and communities by organizing social and environmental activities and raising funds to support World Childhood Foundation, an organization under the pa... |
| | | 26 Oct 2012 | Interim Report January-September 2012 | | | 26 Oct 2012 | Rezidor initiates a MEUR 13-15 optimisation and cost savings programme| The Rezidor Hotel Group initiates an optimisation and cost savings programme estimated at MEUR 13-15 to support our Route 2015 targets of increased profitability
In December 2011, Rezidor launched “Route 2015”, a number of key initiatives aimed at improving the EBITDA margin by 6-8 percentage points by 2015, assuming market RevPAR growth covers cost inflation. The margin target remains unchanged and good progress has been made during the year in implementing various key elements of this plan.
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| | | 25 Oct 2012 | Rezidor exits from seven leases in France|
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced an agreement to exit from seven lease agreements in France by the end of the year.
The hotels comprise a total of nearly 700 rooms and are mainly operated under the Park Inn by Radisson brand. They are located in secondary locations and have proven consistently unprofitable for Rezidor.
To exit from the leases, Rezidor agreed to a payment to the owner, Hibernia France, of MEUR 11.5 in 2012. The exits will positively affect Rezidor’s E... |
| | | 23 Oct 2012 | Rezidor’s Nominating Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2013 established|
In accordance with the decision made by the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2012 the Nominating Committee has been established. Based on the list of shareholders per 31 August 2012 the three largest shareholders have been contacted, each of which was offered the possibility to appoint one representative of the Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee consists of William Van Brunt representing the Carlson group, Björn Franzon representing Swedbank Robur funds and Peter van Berlekom re... |
| | | 22 Oct 2012 | Club Carlson launches Triple Points Promotion for Meeting Planners|
Triple your Gold Points, triple your Rewards: Club Carlson for Planners has launched their latest attractive offer for meeting planners. On every meeting and event booked through 31st December 2012 and taking place before 31st March 2013*, planners who have registered in advance at www.clubcarlson.com/planners.triple can earn Triple Gold Points.
The promotion is valid for events taking place at any hotel of the brands Radisson Blu, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Park Plaza, Park Inn, and Country Inn... |
| | | 19 Oct 2012 | Presentation of Rezidor’s results for the third quarter 2012|
Rezidor Hotel Group will release the results for the third quarter on Friday, 26 October 2012 at 08:30 CET.
A combined telephone conference and live webcast concerning the report will be presented by the President & CEO, Kurt Ritter, Deputy President & CFO, Knut Kleiven, and Executive Vice President & COO, Wolfgang M. Neumann on the same day at 15:30 CET.
To follow the webcast, please visit www.investor.rezidor.com.
To access the telephone conference, please dial:
Swed... |
| | | 17 Oct 2012 | Rezidor hotels winner of World Travel Awards 2012|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, proudly presents the company’s winners of World Travel Awards 2012:
The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow was honored with three titles – Europe’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel, Russia’s Leading Luxury Hotel, and Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel. “This is fantastic achievement, and all our congratulations go to the hotel’s General Manager Jesper Henriksen and his dedicated te... |
| | | 16 Oct 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Astana, Kazakhstan|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Astana in Kazakhstan. The property featuring 248 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2013. It will be Rezidor’s second hotel in Astana – the group already operates a successful Radisson Blu hotel in town.
“Eastern Europe is one of our key regions for future business development. Our portfolio already comprises 105 hotels in operation and under devel... |
| | | 08 Oct 2012 | Rezidor signed nine new hotel projects and opened four new hotels in Q3-2012|
Rezidor announces the signing of nine new hotels featuring over 2,000 rooms and opening of four new hotels with more than 600 rooms in the third quarter of 2012. Year-to-date, the group added 26 hotels with 5,900 rooms to its pipeline and opened 13 hotels featuring 2,900 rooms.
As a crucial part of the Route 2015 target, Rezidor continuous to signal its commitment to asset-light growth strategy focusing on profitable growth through management and franchise contracts in emerging markets. Almos... |
| | | 08 Oct 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter / Saudi Arabia|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. The First Class property featuring 110 apartments & studios is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q2 2015.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our presence in the key market of Saudi Arabia and honored to be the chosen operator for this distinguished development. This is already our 4th project... |
| | | 01 Oct 2012 | Club Carlson launches the stay more nights, earn more points offer|
Earn Bonus Gold Points® for Eligible Nights at Carlson Rezidor Hotels Worldwide
Now Through the End of the Year
(Oct. 1, 2012) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the launch of the Club CarlsonSM Stay More Nights, Earn More Points offer, where members of the Club Carlson global hotel rewards program, or those who join, can earn bonus Gold Points® for eligible nights at Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide, now through the end o... |
| | | 27 Sep 2012 | Rezidor appoints Wolfgang M. Neumann as President & CEO|
Leadership change effective January 1, 2013
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Wolfgang M. Neumann as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2013. Neumann currently serves as Rezidor’s Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Kurt Ritter, President & Chief Executive Officer since 1989, who is retiring at the end of the year.
“We are pleased to announce the planned transition of Wolfgang M. Neumann as incoming President & CEO. ... |
| | | 27 Sep 2012 | Trudy Rautio appointed Chairman of the Board of Rezidor Hotel Group|
Following the resignation of Hubert Joly on 13 September 2012, the Rezidor Hotel Group today announced that its Board has appointed Trudy Rautio as Chairman of the Board for the period until the end of the 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Trudy Rautio is President and CEO of Carlson, Rezidor's majority shareholder, and has been a member of Rezidor's Board of Directors since 2005.
Trudy Rautio has been a senior executive with Carlson for 15 years and, for the past eight years, has served as Exec... |
| | | 25 Sep 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Dakar, Senegal|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the very first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Senegal: The Park Inn by Radisson Dakar featuring 122 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2014. This signing brings Rezidor’s total African hotel portfolio to 49 hotels with 11,000 rooms in operation and under development, and further strengthens the group’s position as one of the leading international operators... |
| | | 24 Sep 2012 | Radisson Blu hotels launch "Experience Meetings"|
New concept harmonizes meeting essentials and delivers high-end products & services
Radisson Blu, Europe’s largest upper upscale hotel brand known for unique service concepts, today launched “Experience Meetings”: This new concept for meetings and events harmonizes the meeting essentials: breakout rooms, food and connectivity with the intangibles: service, satisfaction and sustainability. “Experience Meetings” is the newest attractive offering at 255 participating Radisson Blu hotels w... |
| | | 18 Sep 2012 | Regent Hotels and Resorts signs Strategic Alliance Agreement for the Regent brand with Rezidor Hotel Group AB|
Rezidor to develop and operate new Regent hotels – exclusively in Russia/CIS, Baltics, Middle East & Africa; and jointly with Regent Hotels and Resort in the rest of Europe
Regent Hotels and Resorts (RHR), wholly owned by Formosa International Hotels Corporation (FIHC), has signed a long-term Strategic Alliance Agreement for the Regent brand with Rezidor Hotel Group AB, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide. Effective immediately, RHR and Rezidor will jointly develop and operate n... |
| | | 10 Sep 2012 | Hubert Joly resigns as Chairman of Rezidor’s Board of Directors|
The Rezidor Hotel Group AB today announced that Hubert Joly has resigned from his position as Chairman of Rezidor’s Board of Directors with immediate effect. Joly has also on 17 August 2012 resigned from his position as President & CEO of Carlson, Rezidor’s majority shareholder.
Staffan Bohman, Vice Chairman of Rezidor’s Board of Directors, takes over Joly’s Chairman responsibilities on an interim basis and until Rezidor’s next Board meeting later in September.
For further info... |
| | | 10 Sep 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands, South Africa|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands. The mid-market property featuring 122 keys is scheduled to open in Q1 2014. It is Rezidor’s second Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Cape Town; the group also has two Radisson Blu hotels in Cape Town (one in operation, one under development).
"South Africa is an important cluster for our young and dynamic Park Inn by Radisson brand, ... |
| | | 03 Sep 2012 | Think Planet! Rezidor launches ambitious energy-saving initiative and targets 25% energy consumption reduction by 2016|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has launched a group-wide energy-saving initiative: The ambitious and pro-active programme Think Planet targets an energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The group is currently present in 70 countries where 330+ hotels of the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Hotel Missoni are operated, and 100 ... |
| | | 31 Aug 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Cotonou, Benin|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Cotonou in Benin. The first class property featuring 203 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q2 2014.
"We are delighted to add the Republic of Benin to our country list. It is the 71st country where we are present, and our 21st country in Africa", said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. The emerging market of Africa is one of Rezidor’s key f... |
| | | 28 Aug 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Al Jadaf|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Al Jadaf. The property featuring 300 guest rooms is scheduled to open in 2015.
"Dubai and the UAE are a promising market for Park Inn by Radisson. We are delighted to partner with Aabar Investments and welcome them to our family. We look forward to our long standing and successful relationship. Our compelling Park Inn by Radisson brand stands ... |
| | | 01 Aug 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chisinau in Moldova |
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chisinau. Chisinau is the capital city of Moldova – the 70th country across Europe, the Middle East and Africa where Rezidor is present. The existing hotel featuring 145 guest rooms will be fully renovated before opening under the Radisson Blu flag in 2013. It will be the first internationally branded hotel in Chisinau.
“... |
| | | 17 Jul 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Novokuznetsk|
Rezidor, the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Novokuznetsk. The property featuring 158 rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2014. Located in the very South of Russia, Novokuznetsk is in the centre of Russia’s biggest industrial zone.
"The hotel will be the first internationally branded hotel in Novokuznetsk and the Kemerovo region, and will further strengthen our Park Inn by Radisson network acro... |
| | | 13 Jul 2012 | Interim Report January-June 2012 | | | 05 Jul 2012 | Presentation of Rezidor’s Interim Report Q2-2012|
Rezidor Hotel Group AB will release the Interim Report for the Second Quarter on Friday, 13 July at 08:30 CET.
A combined telephone conference and live webcast concerning the report will be presented by the President and CEO, Kurt Ritter, and Deputy President & CFO, Knut Kleiven, on the same day at 15:30 CET.
To follow the webcast, please visit www.investor.rezidor.com.
To access the telephone conference, please dial:
Sweden: +46 (0)8 5051 3793
Sweden toll-free: 0200 883 440
United ... |
| | | 03 Jul 2012 | Rezidor opens 1,300 rooms and adds 2,300 rooms to pipeline in the Second Quarter|
In the first half of the year, the group opened 9 hotels featuring 2,300 rooms; and added 16 hotels featuring 3,700 rooms to the pipeline
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the opening of five hotels (1,300 rooms) and signing of 10 hotels (2,300 rooms) in the Second Quarter of 2012 which is ahead of last year's quarterly results.
The Q2 new openings include two stunning flagship resorts in Corsica and Gran Canaria, further strengthening the group's resort portfolio which now features almos... |
| | | 28 Jun 2012 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Ajaccio Bay in Corsica|
Rezidor has opened their very first hotel in Corsica – the outstanding Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Ajaccio Bay; owned by the group Ollandini and representing the most significant hotel investment in Corsica since 30 years. The 170 rooms-property is located near Porticcio; right at the glorious Agosta Beach. Guests enjoy a true paradise combining beautiful landscape, minimalist design, great food and wellness, and personalized services.
“We are delighted to open this resort together with Je... |
| | | 28 Jun 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Odintsovo, Moscow Region|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Odintsovo Greater Moscow. The property featuring 122 rooms is scheduled to open in Q3 2012.
“Russia and its capital city Moscow are a key development market for our dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson. Our brand portfolio in the country now comprises 25 hotels with 6,300 rooms in operation or under development, and we are looking forward ... |
| | | 20 Jun 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh Al Sahafa, Saudi Arabia|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh Al Sahafa. The property featuring 170 keys is Rezidor’s 12th hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and scheduled to open in 2014.
“Saudi Arabia is a key focus market for our future development in the Middle East. The country continuous to experience strong economic growth, and the capital city Riyadh is an important and promising marke... |
| | | 19 Jun 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil in Ukraine. The property featuring 163 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2012.
"We are delighted to strengthen our presence in the growing market of Kiev. Seven years ago, we opened our first Radisson Blu hotel here which was the first internationally branded hotel in Kiev and Ukraine. Today, we are pleased to compleme... |
| | | 18 Jun 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport, Ivory Coast|
Rezidor announces its very first hotel in Ivory Coast: The Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport featuring 252 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q3 2014. The foundation stone ceremony for the First-Class property was celebrated in Abidjan in presence of Cesse Kome of Ste Koira Investment, the Ivorian owner of the property, and Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson, and Hotel Missoni. The dynamic and fast growing... |
| | | 11 Jun 2012 | Radisson Blu’s Top Hotel contest kicks off new summer contest|
Europe's largest upscale brand Radisson Blu launches a new summer contest: "Radisson Blu's Top Hotel", an online competition between 200 Blu hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa which compete for the customer's votes by promoting their uniqueness. After two successful summer contests (Greatest Holiday and Design Competition) Radisson Blu now focuses on a digital competition where participants can win attractive Short Breaks with Radisson Blu, and where social media is an important ... |
| | | 01 Jun 2012 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria|
The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened their very first hotel on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria: the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria featuring 189 rooms. It offers an outstanding waterfront location on the island’s south western coast, near the village of Arguineguín; ca. 40 minutes away from Las Palmas.
Each of the spacious rooms and suites boasts its own private balcony with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. With sleek marble flooring, stylish modern... |
| | | 15 May 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Resort, Tsinandali (Georgia)|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Resort, Tsinandali in Georgia. The property featuring 100 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in 2014. Tsinandali lies in the province of Kakheti, one of the most popular tourism regions of Georgia; east of the capital city Tbilisi and bordered by the Greater Caucasus Mountains to the North.
“We are delighted to add a rare vintag... |
| | | 15 May 2012 | Radisson and Radisson Blu offer up to 100,000 free nights as part of global Big Night Giveaway event |
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today unveiled the Radisson® Big Night Giveaway, where the first 100,000 people to register for the offer will be eligible to receive 50,000 bonus Gold Points®, enough for a free night at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel worldwide.
“This year marks many global landmark achievements for the brand, including introducing Radisson Blu in the U.S., the conversion of 13 Radisson Edwardian Hotels in the United ... |
| | | 15 May 2012 | Park Inn by Radisson offers up to 20,000 free nights as part of the global 1+1 Stay One, Get One event|
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the launch of the Park Inn by Radisson 1+1 Stay One, Get One offer, where the first 20,000 people to register will be eligible to receive 44,000 bonus Gold Points®, enough for a free night at any Park Inn by Radisson hotel worldwide.
“This year marks the one-year anniversary of Club CarlsonSM, our global hotel rewards program, and in celebration, we’d like to encourage new customers around ... |
| | | 03 May 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh North Ring Road, Saudi Arabia|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh North Ring Road in Saudi Arabia. The property features 252 rooms and is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q1 2015.
Saudi Arabia continues to be a priority market for Rezidor in the Middle East. The country’s strong economy, natural resources and domestic markets substantiate an aggressive market strategy. “We are glad to... |
| | | 30 Apr 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre. The property featuring 91 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2013. It is Rezidor's 31st Park Inn by Radisson in the United Kingdom, bringing the group's total portfolio in the country to 5,400 rooms in operation and under development.
"The United Kingdom is a key development region for our young and dynamic mid-ma... |
| | | 26 Apr 2012 | Carlson Rezidor and SAS sign partnership agreement|
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is the exclusive hotel partner of SAS Credits, the corporate loyalty programme of SAS for Small and Medium Enterprises. The partnership agreement was signed in Stockholm by Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor, and Rickard Gustafson, CEO of SAS.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) can earn valuable Credits when their employees fly with SAS and selected Star Alliance affiliated airlines, and stay at Radisson Blu- or Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Europe and th... |
| | | 25 Apr 2012 | Decisions at the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2012|
The Annual General Meeting of Rezidor Hotel Group AB was held today, April 25, 2012 in Stockholm. During the meeting, the following decisions were taken:
Dividend: It was decided that no dividend will be paid for the year 2011 and that the distributable funds are brought forward.
Board of Directors: The following members were re-elected: Elizabeth Bastoni, Staffan Bohman, Göte Dahlin, Hubert Joly, Anders Moberg, Wendy Nelson, Trudy Rautio and Barry Wilson. Hubert Joly was re-elected as Chair... |
| | | 25 Apr 2012 | Interim Report January-March 2012 | | | 20 Apr 2012 | Rezidor’s Nominating Committee supplements its proposal|
The Nominating Committee of Rezidor Hotel Group AB (“Rezidor”) consists of William Van Brunt representing the Carlson group as Chairman, Jan Andersson representing Swedbank Robur funds and Peter van Berlekom representing Nordea Investment Funds.
On 27th of March 2012 the Nominating Committee’s proposals for Rezidor’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 25th of April 2012 were published.
Based on subsequent discussions, the Nominating Committee determined that the Board of Rezidor should i... |
| | | 19 Apr 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah, Saudi Arabia|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah. The property featuring 350 rooms is Rezidor's 10th hotel in Saudi Arabia, bringing the group's portfolio in the country to 2,400 rooms in operation and under development. The new hotel is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2014.
"Saudi Arabia is a key development market for Rezidor. The country experiences continuou... |
| | | 19 Apr 2012 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor’s Q1-2012 results|
Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q1-2012 results at 08:30 CET on Wednesday, 25 April, followed by a teleconference/webcast in English at 15:30 CET.
Kurt Ritter (CEO), Knut Kleiven (CFO) and Puneet Chhatwal (CDO) will present the report and answer questions.
To participate in the teleconference, please dial:
Sweden:
+46 (0)8 5051 3793
Sweden toll-free:
0200 883 440
UK:
+44 (0)20 3450 9987
UK toll-free:
0800 279 5004
US:
+1 646 254 3365
US toll-free:
1877 280 22... |
| | | 18 Apr 2012 | Kurt Ritter a New Member of British Travel Industry Hall of Fame |
Rezidor's President & CEO Kurt Ritter is a new member of the British Travel Industry Hall of Fame. The prestigious award was presented at the Hall of Fame's Annual Dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London yesterday, and honours Ritter “for having created a major and highly successful leading organisation in the global travel and hospitality industry”.
Ritter has been appointed Rezidor's President & CEO in 1989 and is most probably the longest serving Chief Executive Officer of the industry. Under... |
| | | 12 Apr 2012 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Sousse, Tunisia|
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces its 4th hotel in Tunisia: The Park Inn by Radisson Sousse featuring 234 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in autumn 2013. The existing property is currently undergoing a complete renovation before joining Rezidor's young, dynamic and colourful mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson.
"We strongly believe in the Tunisian market, and aim to support the tourism sector... |
| | | 11 Apr 2012 | Rezidor: 1,000 new rooms opened and 1,400 rooms signed in Q1 2012|
Rezidor opened four new hotels with close to 1,000 rooms, and contracted six new hotels with over 1,400 rooms, in the first quarter of 2012. The new hotels include the company’s very first projects in the African countries of Guinea and Gabon.
In the first quarter, Rezidor pursued its long term development strategy – focused on profitable growth through management and franchise contracts and in emerging markets. By the end of March Rezidor operated 327 hotels and 71,600 rooms in over 50 count... |
| | | 30 Mar 2012 | Earth Hour 2012: More than 120 Rezidor hotels participating|
More than 120 Radisson Blu- and Park Inn by Radisson hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa participate in Earth Hour 2012: This coming Saturday at 8:30 pm they turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances in order to raise awareness for the need to take action against climate change.
Earth Hour is an environmental initiative organized by WWF (World Wildlife Fund). It started in 2007 in Sydney, and soon became a global event. In 2012, households, businesses an... |
| | | 27 Mar 2012 | Rezidor’s Annual Report 2011 published| Rezidor has today published the following reports on www.rezidor.com:
Annual Report 2011
Corporate Presentation 2011
Responsible Business Report 2011
Extract from CEO statement:
Kurt Ritter, President & CEO writes, among other things, that “Rezidor’s revenue increased by 10% in 2011, an upswing that came almost entirely from opening a significant number of leased hotels since the beginning of 2010. The new leases, mainly located in the Nordics, performed very well and contributed po... |
| | | 23 Mar 2012 | Notice to Attend the Annual General Meeting 2012| Rezidor Hotel Group AB (publ)
NOTICE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
The shareholders of Rezidor Hotel Group AB (publ) (the “Company”) are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Wednesday 25 April 2012, 10 am CEST, at Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Nybrokajen 9 in Stockholm. Registration for the meeting will commence at 8.30 am CEST.
A. Participation
Shareholders who wish to participate in the Annual General Meeting must be rec... |
| | | 23 Mar 2012 | Carlson Rezidor global partner of World Clean Up 2012|
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel companies of the world, is a global partner of World Clean Up 2012, a campaign which aims to clean up illegal stray garbage in 100 countries and raise people’s awareness. World Clean Up 2012 officially kicks off on March 24, and will sweep over the globe until September 25. Carlson Rezidor is the only global partner of World Clean Up 2012 within the hospitality industry.
“Doing business in a responsible and sustainable way is of h... |
| | | 21 Mar 2012 | The Rezidor Hotel Group operates Okoume Palace Hotel in Libreville, Gabon|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, and the state of Gabon have announced their close co-operation on the Gabonese hotel market. A respective agreement was signed by Rezidor’s President & CEO Kurt Ritter and Brice Laccruche Alihanga, President & CEO of Wali Hotels & Resorts in Libreville on Thursday.
Rezidor recently took over the management of the Okoume Palace Hotel in Libreville. “We are delighted to have arrived in Gabon, and look forward to ... |
| | | 20 Mar 2012 | Carlson Rezidor Belgium plants 1700 trees|
Employees and corporate clients of all Belgian hotels and the head office of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group have planted more than 1,700 trees in the Sonian forest near Brussels. 80 volunteers joined the activity organized by Carlson Rezidor’s Responsible Business department.
“We were celebrating the 10th year of our annual tree-planting. It was great to welcome participants of all our Park Inn by Radisson- and Radisson Blu hotels in the country”, said Gaston Gellens, District Director Belg... |
| | | 19 Mar 2012 | First Michelin star for “The Alcron” at Radisson Blu Hotel Prague|
“The Alcron”, the fine dining restaurant at the Radisson Blu Hotel Prague has been awarded with its first Michelin star. The intimate restaurant featuring 24 seats only is headed by Czech chef Roman Paulus and offers an exclusive menu focused on fish and seafood.
“We are very proud of Roman Paulus and his professional, dedicated team. Michelin honors the best of the best only – The Alcron is a true jewel where our guests enjoy food and hospitality of outstanding quality”, said Kurt Ritter, P... |
| | | 16 Mar 2012 | Rezidor is one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2012|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, remains one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies: The US-think tank Ethisphere Institute has awarded Rezidor for the third consecutive year for real and sustained ethical leadership. The Honoree Dinner took place in New York City yesterday in presence of Madeleine K. Albright, former US Secretary of State.
"We are very proud that we have maintained our status as one ... |
| | | 07 Mar 2012 | Rezidor launches new corporate website www.rezidor.com|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s fastest growing hospitality companies, has launched its new and dynamic corporate website: www.rezidor.com. The site is developed by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.
Fast, stylish and packed with essential information, www.rezidor.com is designed to ensure the most effective and transparent communication with investors, media, development community and other stakeholders... |
| | | 24 Feb 2012 | Rezidor Announces The Radisson Blu Hotel Conakry, Guinea|
Brussels, 24 February 2012 // The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Conakry in Guinea. The property featuring 249 rooms is scheduled to open in 2014.
“We are proud to arrive in the Republic of Guinea, the 68th country where Rezidor is present”, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. Guinea is rich in minerals and other natural resources. Its mining sector and refinery industry are the driving forces... |
| | | 22 Feb 2012 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam Is Carlson Rezidor's "Global Hotel Of The Year 2011"|
Amsterdam, 22 February 2012 // The Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam has been awarded as “Global Hotel of the Year 2011” of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The first-class property located in the heart of Amsterdam has been named the best of more than 420 Radisson hotels worldwide, and the leading player within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group regarding guest satisfaction, employee engagement, business performance, and market positioning.
“The Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam has d... |
| | | 22 Feb 2012 | Rezidor's Year-end Report 2011 | | | 15 Feb 2012 | Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Achieves Major Milestones In Implementation Of Ambition 2015 Strategy|
NASSAU, Bahamas (Feb. 15, 2012) – Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today reported that it has achieved major milestones in the implementation of its Ambition 2015 strategy, especially as it relates to the rejuvenation and growth of its core Radisson® brand, the growth of its Club CarlsonSM loyalty program to eight million members, and the growth of its global portfolio to more than 1,300 hotels. The announcement was made at ... |
| | | 15 Feb 2012 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor's Q4-2011 results|
The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q4-2011 results at 08:30 CET on Wednesday, 22 February, followed by a teleconference/webcast in English at 15:30 CET.
Kurt Ritter (CEO), Knut Kleiven (CFO) and Puneet Chhatwal (CDO) will present the report and answer questions.
To participate in the teleconference, please dial:
Sweden: +46 (0)8 5352 6408
Sweden toll-free: 0200 883 440
UK: +44 (0)20 7784 1036
UK toll-free: 0800 279 4841
US: +1 646 254 3360
US toll-free: 1877 249 9037... |
| | | 18 Jan 2012 | Carlson and Rezidor Establish The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group|
Carlson Hotels and Rezidor to go to market and do business as
the “Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group”.
MINNEAPOLIS and BRUSSELS (Jan. 18, 2012) – Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, today announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. While the legal status and ownership structure of Carlson and Rezidor remain the same, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group will pursue the ... |
| | | 17 Jan 2012 | Rezidor and Al Jassim Group announce Hotel Missoni Doha |
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, and Al Jassim Group announce Hotel Missoni Doha. The unique luxury lifestyle hotel will be exclusively designed by Rosita Missoni and feature approximately 200 rooms and 70 serviced apartments. It is scheduled to welcome the first guests in late 2015.
“Qatar benefits from very healthy economic conditions. Its people are receptive towards a new kind of luxury and lifestyle – our Hotel Missoni flagship will b... |
| | | 16 Jan 2012 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Qatar|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces its debut in Qatar with the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha in Qatar. The existing Ramada Plaza Doha featuring 583 guest rooms will be converted to a Radisson Blu in Q3 2012. Radisson Blu is Rezidor’s core brand in the upper upscale market segment – offering contemporary architecture & design, unique signature service concepts and the engaging service philosophy “Yes I Can!”.
“We are delighted to ad... |
| | | 12 Jan 2012 | World Travel Awards 2011: Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow voted as World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel |
The Best of the Best
The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow has won the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011: The Russian flagship of Radisson and historical landmark of Moscow has been voted as World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2011.
“We are honored to receive this outstanding award”, said General Manager Wolfgang Nitschke at the red-carpet Grand Final of World Travel Awards in Doha, Qatar. “The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow has yet again proven its posit... |
| | | 09 Jan 2012 | Rezidor announces Organisational Optimization|
New Area Structures for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces an organisational optimization of their regional operations offices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With immediate effect, the company separates responsibilities for the core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson on Area Vice President level, and supports the regional leaders with strengthened and consistent teams of area specialists in Finance & Control, IT, Purchasing, HR,... |
| | | 04 Jan 2012 | Rezidor announces and opens the Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck|
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has rebranded the former Mövenpick Hotel Lübeck in Germany: Since January 1, the 197 rooms-property trades under the new name Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck. The hotel is managed by the same owners as the adjacent Radisson Blu Senator Hotel, Lübeck. Park Inn by Radisson is Rezidor’s young and dynamic mid-market brand, offering modern facilities, personalized service and great value for money.
Besides 197 spac... |
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