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| 18 Dec 2009 | Rezidor announces extension of Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen / Norway| The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the extension of the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen in Norway. The 273 rooms-property will fully be renovated and get 71 additional rooms. Works are scheduled to begin in early 2010, the new rooms will be available in 2013. During this period, the hotel will remain operational.
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| 08 Dec 2009 | Rezidor: New Park Inn hotels in Luxembourg and Nigeria |
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Brussels, 8 December 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces two new Park Inn hotels: The Park Inn Luxembourg City featuring 99 rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2010, and the Park Inn Abeokuta in Nigeria with 173 rooms will welcome the first guests in Q4 2010.
“These signings further underline and strengthen the ambitious growth of our dynamic mi... |
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| 18 Nov 2009 | Rezidor: Number 1 on HVS European Corporate Governance Ranking|
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Brussels, November 18, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group ranks highest on the HVS 2008 European Corporate Governance Report, leaving behind 20 other publicly listed hotel companies in Europe, which were reviewed by HVS, a global leading executive search and consultancy agency. Based on information available in the public domain and provided through interviews, the hotel companies were scored on their performance in four key categories:... |
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| 16 Nov 2009 | The Regent Berlin: Two Michelin stars at “Fischers Fritz” for the third consecutive year|
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Brussels/Berlin, November 2009
For the third consecutive year, The Regent Berlin’s Fischers Fritz restaurant has earned two stars from Michelin, the French guide to fine dining. Chef de Cuisine Christian Lohse has maintained his crown as Berlin’s only 2 Michelin-starred Chef for his classic French cuisine with a contemporary twist. In fall 2007, Lohse’s dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of perfection has placed him... |
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| 10 Nov 2009 | Financial calendar and date for the Annual General Meeting in 2010 |
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Financial calendar and date for the Annual General Meeting in 2010
Year-end Report, January - December 2009 11 February 2010
Interim Report, January - March 2010 16 April
Interim Report, January - June 2010 23 July 2010
Interim Report January - September 2010 29 October 2010
Rezidor Hotel Group AB’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 16t... |
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| 06 Nov 2009 | Rezidor honoured for profound growth and expansion in Africa|
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Andrew McLachlan wins “Mover & Shaker” award
at Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA)
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel companies, was honoured for their ambitious business development across the African continent: Andrew McLachlan, the group’s Vice President Business Development for Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands, won the “Mover & Shaker” award at Hospitality Investment Conferenc... |
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| 03 Nov 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Yaroslavl, Russia |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Yaroslavl – the property with 150 guest rooms is scheduled to open in early 2013. The hotel is being developed by Regional Hotel Chain (RHC) – RHC and Rezidor have signed a strategic agreement (SDA) in March 2009 in order to develop at least 20 Park Inn hotels across the Russian Federation. “The Park Inn Yaroslavl is our third common h... |
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| 02 Nov 2009 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Monastir|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Monastir in Tunisia – a perfect opportunity to revive, relax, replenish and rejuvenate. Set on a five-hectare beachfront site, this newly re-branded 280-room hotel operates as a fully renovated resort in one of Tunisia’s most alluring destinations. The adjoining 14,000 m² Thalasso-Spa will specialize in seawater treatments and is due to open in 2010.
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| 30 Oct 2009 | Interim Report January - September 2009| Show the full Press Release as PDF ... |
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| 26 Oct 2009 | Park Inn ranks highest in guest satisfaction and wins J.D. Power Study 2009|
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Park Inn, Rezidor’s young and dynamic mid market brand, has won the J.D. Power 2009 European Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The brand ranks highest in guest satisfaction in the mid-scale full service segment – and performs particularly well in reservation, food & beverage, and costs & fees. Also Rezidor’s first class brand Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts celebrates a success on the second rank of the study’s upper upscale segment. “We ar... |
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| 23 Oct 2009 | Beathe-Jeanette Lunde becomes Executive Vice President at Carlson Hotels Worldwide Americas |
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Brussels, 22 October 2009
Beathe-Jeanette (B-J) Lunde, Senior Vice President People Development and Radisson Blu Franchise Operations at Rezidor, joins Carlson Hotels Worldwide Americas and becomes Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources, Responsible Business, Safety & Security and Internal Communication. Based in Minneapolis she will report to Thorsten Kirschke, Chief Operating Officer Carlson Hotels Worldwide America... |
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| 22 Oct 2009 | Happy landing! The Radisson Blu Hotel at Hamburg Airport is now open |
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A new attraction now graces Hamburg Airport. The new Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport has now opened directly opposite terminals 1 & 2 and the Airport Plaza. The top quality and full service hotel doesn’t just have an impressive location (it is connected with the arrivals and departures areas by a footbridge) - the modern design of its 266 rooms and suites, the extensive 1,000 square metres of event space offered and the enthusiasti... |
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| 22 Oct 2009 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor’s Q3 2009 results|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q3 2009 results at 08:30 CET on Friday, 30 October, 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 8 505 204 24
Sweden Toll Free: 020 089 6377
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| 14 Oct 2009 | Rezidor’s Nominating Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2010 established|
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Brussels, October 14, 2009
In accordance with the decision made by the Annual General Meeting on 23rd April 2009 the Nominating Committee has been established. Based on the list of shareholders per 31st August 2009 the Chairman of the Board of Directors contacted the three largest shareholders, each of which was offered the possibility to appoint one representative of the Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee consists of W... |
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| 09 Oct 2009 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg: Re-opening following complete renovation|
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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg (Germany) shows-off its modern new look. The complete renovation of the largest and highest hotel in the Hanseatic city has now been completed – the hotel offers its guests 556 rooms as well as suites, featuring three different designs, and a 2,122m2 conference area with a ballroom and two additional event locations – one of which is located on the top floor of the hotel with a spectacular view over Hamb... |
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| 28 Sep 2009 | Rezidor: Change in Norwegian portfolio |
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Brussels/Oslo, September 28, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces a change in their Norwegian portfolio: Rezidor and the owners of the Radisson Blu Hotel Fredrikstad, Lykkeberg Hotel Drift AS and Lykkeberg Holding AS, have mutually agreed to terminate their agreement. Effective October 1, 2009, the Radisson Blu Hotel Fredrikstadt will no longer be operated by Rezidor. The 172 room-property has been opened in February 2007.
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| 03 Sep 2009 | Radisson Blu is the most preferred hotel chain in the Nordics |
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September 3, 2009
Radisson Blu continues to command the Nordic region with around 2 in 5 business travelers preferring to use the brand and 97 percent recognizing the Radisson name in 2009. This is the result of the latest BDRC research – an independent annual survey by the London based agency BDRC, conducted since 2001. Since this first year, Radisson (including Radisson and Radisson SAS, now Rad... |
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| 03 Sep 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone |
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Brussels, 3 September 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens its airport hotel portfolio and announces the Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone. The property featuring 312 rooms is scheduled to open in 2012. “With 32 airport hotels in operation and under development Rezidor is Europe’s leading airport hotel operator – we are delighted to extend this field to the Middle ... |
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| 27 Aug 2009 | Gordon McKinnon becomes Chief Branding Officer for Carlson Hotels Worldwide|
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Brussels, 27 August 2009
Rezidor’s Executive Vice President Brands Gordon McKinnon has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Branding Officer for Carlson Hotels Worldwide; effective September 1, 2009. McKinnon will be based in Minneapolis and report directly to Hubert Joly, President & CEO of Carlson.
“We are very excited that the brand owner of most of our brands has created his new position”, says Kurt Ritter, Pres... |
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| 26 Aug 2009 | Rezidor celebrates Responsible Business Action Month and takes action for Childhood |
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Brussels, August 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group celebrates Responsible Business Action Month for the 6th year: In September, all 275 operating hotels of the company across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are encouraged to organize social and environmental activities – engaging with employees, guests and the local community, and raising awareness for Responsible Business. A special focus will be placed on fundraising for Rezid... |
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| 13 Aug 2009 | Rezidor announces three new hotels in Nigeria|
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Brussels, 13 August 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens their presence in Africa and announces three new hotels in Nigeria: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos (250 rooms), the Radisson Blu Hotel Abuja (200 rooms) and the Park Inn Abuja (125 rooms) are all scheduled to open in 2012. “These signings bring our portfolio in the emerging market Africa to a so... |
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| 31 Jul 2009 | Rezidor: Jacques Dubois new Chief Operating Officer for all brands|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group announces that Jacques Dubois will be Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) for all brands effective September 1, 2009. Since 2007, Dubois is already COO for Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites – he will take over the additional responsibility for Radisson Blu and Regent from Thorsten Kirschke. Kirschke has been appointed Chief Operating Offer of Carlson Hotels Americas; he will be based at the Carlson head office i... |
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| 28 Jul 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Steinkjer in Norway|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the 7th Park Inn in Norway: Park Inn Steinkjer will feature 110 rooms and open its doors in Q1 2011. “Norway is one of our most important home markets – with almost 6,000 rooms in operation, the country accounts for 10% of our existing portfolio”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
Park Inn is Rezidor’s young, dynamic and colourful mi... |
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| 27 Jul 2009 | Kurt Ritter receives honorary doctorate of Oxford Brookes University|
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Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor, has received an honorary doctorate of Oxford Brookes University in the UK. “This award is in recognition of Kurt Ritter’s extraordinary vision and leadership”, comments Professor Janet Beer, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes. “We also award his commitment to environmental issues, business ethics and to a positive organisational culture”, continues Janet Beer.
“I feel very honoured and proud to... |
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| 22 Jul 2009 | Interim Report, January - June 2009 |
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Rezidor continues to focus on value enhancing growth and cash protection
“The global recession continues to impact the hotel market and industry RevPAR in Europe fell more than 20% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2008. During the second quarter, the market showed signs of stabilisation in occupancy decline, while room rates continued to drop further. Rezidor has s... |
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| 15 Jul 2009 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor’s Q2 2009 results|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q2 2009 results at 08:30 CET on Wednesday, 22 July, 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 8 505 204 24
Sweden Toll Free: 020 089 6377
UK: ... |
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| 10 Jul 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Wroclaw, Poland|
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Brussels, July 10, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Wroclaw in Poland. The mid-market property featuring 206 rooms is scheduled to open its doors at the beginning of 2012; right in time for the UEFA European Football Championship where Poland and Ukraine will be the host nations of the final tournament.
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| 09 Jul 2009 | Rezidor announces Hotel Missoni Ilha de Cajaíba, Brazil|
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Brussels, 9 July 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, today announces Hotel Missoni Ilha de Cajaíba, Brazil. The hotel will feature 118 guest rooms and suites and 32 villas and is scheduled to open its doors in early 2012. With this signing Rezidor brings the total number of Missoni hotels to five. The first Hotel Missoni debuted in Edinburgh just in June this year and further propert... |
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| 06 Jul 2009 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Badischer Hof Hotel, Baden-Baden/Germany|
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Brussels, July 6, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the 50th hotel in operation and under development in Germany: The Radisson Blu Badischer Hof Hotel, Baden-Baden will be re-branded in July 2009 – adding 139 rooms to Rezidor’s rapidly growing portfolio.
“This signing underlines our aim to further grow into depth in our German home market and also to increase the number of conversions we are doing”, comments Kurt Ritter, Presi... |
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| 06 Jul 2009 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, Croatia|
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Brussels, July 6, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its very first resort in Croatia – and starts with a superlative: The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens is the newest and most luxurious jewel along the beautiful Dalmatian Coast. Featuring 201 rooms and 207 apartments the property is located within the Dubrovnik Sun Gardens area; directly at the coast line some ten kilometres north of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of... |
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| 03 Jul 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Ulysse Resort & Thalasso, Djerba/Tunisia|
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Brussels, July 3, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Ulysse Resort & Thalasso, Djerba – the first Park Inn in Tunisia and Rezidor’s 25th property on the African continent. The hotel featuring 259 rooms is scheduled to open its doors in November 2009.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our presence in Djerba where we already operate a Radisson... |
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| 02 Jul 2009 | Rezidor launches ‘The Rezidor Learning Network’|
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Brussels, July 1, 2009
A new e-Learning Management System for all Employees
As part of its ‘Rezidor 5-STEP People Development Programme’, The Rezidor Hotel Group today is launching a group-wide “Rezidor Learning Network (RLN)”, a unique Learning Management System based on a virtual electronic platform to deliver global training and education in new initiatives and brand management strategies.
“Growing and developing people from withi... |
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| 29 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow|
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Brussel/Moscow, June 29, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, proudly announces the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow. Presently known as “Hotel Ukraina”, Rezidor’s new flagship is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Currently under extensive renovation, the new Radisson Royal Hotel featuring 507 guest rooms and 38 serviced apartments is scheduled to open its doors on December 1st 2009.
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| 24 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Tete, Mozambique |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens the portfolio in Africa: The group announces Park Inn Tete in Mozambique – the property featuring 116 rooms is scheduled to open on Q4 2010. Rezidor’s portfolio on the African continent now comprises close to 30 hotels and 6,855 rooms in operation and under development.
“This is our second hotel in Mozambique – in Q2 2010 we also will open ... |
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| 17 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Bur Dubai |
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Brussels, June 17, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces a new Park Inn in Dubai: Park Inn Bur Dubai will feature 220 modern and colourful rooms, and open its doors in Q2 2012. “Our portfolio in Middle East now boasts more than 40 hotels and close to 11,000 rooms in operation and under development”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO... |
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| 15 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the Al Muna Karim Radisson Blu Hotel in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia|
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Brussels, 15 June 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Al Muna Karim Radisson Blu Hotel in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The 322 rooms-property is scheduled to open in Q3 2009 to welcome its first guests during the holy month of Ramadan and is Rezidor’s second hotel in town – the group also develops the Al Madinah Paradise Radisson Blu Resor... |
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| 10 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the opening of flagship Park Inn in Manchester|
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London, 10 June 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, today announces the opening of its new flagship Park Inn hotel in the north of England – the stylish new four-star Park Inn Manchester, Victoria.
Jacques Dubois, COO of Park Inn Hotels, said: “This is a key opening for the Park Inn brand, not only in the UK but also strategically for Rezidor,... |
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| 10 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Sandton, South Africa|
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Brussels, 10 June 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, continues its market leading growth in Africa and announces the Park Inn Sandton in South Africa – the 270 rooms-property is scheduled to open in 2010. “This signing brings our portfolio on the African continent to 28 hotels; seven of them in South Africa alone where we see a huge potential”,... |
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| 09 Jun 2009 | Rezidor announces Hotel Missoni Cape Town |
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Brussels, 9 June 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces Hotel Missoni Cape Town in South Africa. The new life and style hotel featuring 157 designer rooms will open its doors in 2010 – just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
“We are delighted that the world of Hotel Missoni now extends from the ancient rocks of Scotland to the deserts ... |
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| 08 Jun 2009 | Rezidor opens first Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Brussels, June 8, 2009
The Rezidor Hotel Group is pleased to announce that the first Hotel Missoni, developed in collaboration with the renowned Italian luxury fashion dynasty Missoni, opened today in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hotel Missoni Edinburgh represents a new standard of design hotel that combines the style of the iconic fashion and interiors label with the expertise of one of the worl... |
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| 02 Jun 2009 | Rezidor signs UN Global Compact “Caring for Climate” initiative|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the first international hotel groups to endorse “Caring for Climate” – a voluntary initiative of the United Nations Global Compact calling for urgent and extensive action on the parts of governments, business and citizens on climate change. By signing “Caring for Climate”, Rezidor reinforces its commitment to the further development of corporate strategies and practice... |
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| 29 May 2009 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Cesme, Turkey|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has opened the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Cesme in Turkey. Lying along the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, this brand-new hotel is the perfect base for exploring the stunning natural beaches and landscapes of Turkey’s west coast.
Cesme, meaning fountain, derives from the many sources of water found in the area. ... |
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| 18 May 2009 | Rezidor offers 50% discount for travel agents |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has launched a special offer for travel agents: As from today and until the end of 2009 travel agents benefit from a unique 50% discount on the retail rate in all hotels of the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Country Inn, The Regent and Hotel Missoni across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “We are delighted to offer this 50% discount and to invite travel agents to more t... |
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| 07 May 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Brussels Midi|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Brussels Midi in Belgium. The property featuring 142 rooms will be located adjacent to the Gare du Midi train station and welcome the first guests in early 2011. “This signing brings our Belgian portfolio to 11 hotels with more than 1,600 rooms in operation and under development”, says Kurt Ritter,... |
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| 04 May 2009 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, expands the portfolio in Morocco and announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Carré Eden. The property will feature 204 rooms and welcome the first guests in 2011. “We are delighted to arrive in one of the world’s most beautiful cities”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. “This property is our third hotel under ... |
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| 23 Apr 2009 | Decisions at the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2009|
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The Annual General Meeting of Rezidor Hotel Group AB was held today, April 23, 2009 in Stockholm. During the meeting, the following decisions were taken:
Dividend: It was decided that no dividend will be paid for the year 2008 and that the distributable funds are brought forward.
Board of Directors: The following members were re-elected: Urban Jansson (also re-elected as Chairman), Hubert Joly, Göte Dahlin, Har... |
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| 23 Apr 2009 | Interim Report January – March 2009|
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“The economic slowdown continued to strain the European hotel market and the industry RevPAR in first quarter 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. Cost management and cash flow remain at the forefront of Rezidor’s activities. Our cost cutting programme is well underway and is still targeting annual savings of MEUR 30 with full effect as of the second half of 2009 and we continue to look for and an... |
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| 20 Apr 2009 | Rezidor announces three new Park Inn Hotels |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further extends the Park Inn portfolio and announces three new hotels: The Park Inn Abu Dhabi, Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates (204 rooms) will open at the end of 2009, the Park Inn St. Gallen in Switzerland (100 rooms) will join the group by mid 2010, and the Park Inn Dnepropetrovsk in Ukraine (250 rooms) will w... |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | Rezidor announces the Park Inn Doncaster|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn Doncaster in the United Kingdom: The existing “Purple Hotel Doncaster” will be rebranded in May 2009 and add 87 guest rooms to Rezidor’s pipeline. “With this signing our Park Inn portfolio in the UK reaches 35 hotels with more than 5,600 rooms in operation and under development”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. "The opening of Park ... |
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| 16 Apr 2009 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor’s Q1 2009 results|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q1 2009 results at 08:30 CET on Thursday, 23 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 8 505 204 24
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| 14 Apr 2009 | Rezidor strengthens UK portfolio and announces two hotels in Brighton|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has announced the addition of two hotels in Brighton: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Brighton (59 rooms) and the Park Inn Brighton (84 rooms) will join the group at the end of April 2009. “These signings underline the importance of the UK market for our company”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. “Brighton is on... |
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| 09 Apr 2009 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Axelmannstein Resort, Bad Reichenhall / Germany |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Axelmannstein Resort in Bad Reichenhall, Germany. The existing property with 152 rooms will be rebranded and join the Radisson family on 30th June 2009. “With this signing our steadily growing resort portfolio comes close to 40 properties with more than 9,500 rooms across Europe and the Mid... |
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| 07 Apr 2009 | “Our World, Your Lounge”: |
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New benefit for Silver and Gold Elite members of goldpoints plusSM at Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Edwardian and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts
The hotel brands Radisson Blu (formerly Radisson SAS), Radisson Edwardian and Park Plaza are launching a new benefit for Elite members of their loyalty programme goldpoints plusSM: From now on, all Silver- and Gold Elite members can visit a... |
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| 06 Apr 2009 | Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Monastir|
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Brussels, April 6, 2009
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotels companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Monastir in Tunisia. The existing 280 room-property will be re-branded and operated under the Radisson Blu brand as of November 2009.
“We are very pleased to add this hotel to our growing resort portfolio”, comments Kurt Ritter, Pres... |
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| 02 Apr 2009 | Rezidor: New career development programme for Supervisors|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has launched a new Management Development Programme which is designed for Supervisors to become Department Heads within a time span of two years.
“Rezidor needs at least 500 Department Heads before the end of 2010,” comments Beathe-Jeanette Lunde, Senior Vice President People Development and Radisson Blu Franchise Operations. The aim of this initiative is to develop, t... |
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| 24 Mar 2009 | Publication of Annual and Sustainability Reports 2008|
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Today, March 24, 2009, Rezidor published the Company’s Annual and Sustainability Reports for 2008. The documents are available on the Group’s website, www.rezidor.com, where they can be downloaded as pdf files. The printed Annual Report will be distributed to shareholders during the week beginning April 6, 2009, and can also be ordered via investorrelations@rezidor.com.
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| 23 Mar 2009 | Notice for AGM 2009|
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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 Thursday 23 April 2009, 10 am CET, at Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, Vasagatan 1, Stockholm. Registration for the meeting will commence at... |
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| 23 Mar 2009 | Park Inn arrives in Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the very first Park Inn hotels in Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman: The Park Inn Al Khobar featuring 148 rooms and the Park Inn Muscat with 175 rooms have welcomed the first guests. “Park Inn is our fastest growing brand – we have launched it in 2003 only and today have more than 120 properties with over 22,000 rooms in operation and under development across Eu... |
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| 18 Mar 2009 | Rezidor concludes agreement with PURE Water Company |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Norwegian PURE Water Company have concluded a major agreement: As Rezidor’s preferred corporate supplier, PURE Water will be ready to supply drinking water systems to all Radisson Blu and Park Inn hotels in Europe. Both companies aim to have as many Rezidor hotels as possible to benefit from this new offer.
“As one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide, we co... |
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| 18 Mar 2009 | Radisson Blu: Stay 2 weekend nights and save 20%!|
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Enjoy a trip “alla italiana” to Rome, shop till you drop in Paris or seek the sun in Cape Town – and save 20% on your 2-nights week end stay at a Radisson Blu Hotel or Resort across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This attractive discount is offered for any booking made before the end of April 2009 and valid for any stay until the end on January 2010. For midweek stays, Radisson Blu offers a 10... |
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| 11 Mar 2009 | Rezidor: New Area Vice President for Southern Europe & Africa and new Regional Director for Russia & CIS|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed a new Area Vice President and a new Regional Director: Effective March 16, Michel Stalport is Area Vice President Southern Europe & Africa, and Tom Flanagan is Regional Director for Russia, CIS, Baltics, Turkey, Azerbaijan & China.
With these appointments Rezidor further strengthens the ambitious business development in two of its most important emergi... |
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| 10 Mar 2009 | Rezidor announces strategic development agreement for Russia|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Regional Hotel Chain LLC (RHC) have announced a strategic development agreement for at least 20 Park Inn hotels across the Russian Federation. 10 firm site locations in key Russian cities have already been identified, and another 10 sites are currently being reviewed to add to Rezidor’s solid pipeline. To further highlight their strong commitment, Rezidor and RHC ... |
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| 09 Mar 2009 | Rezidor reports excellent Responsible Business results 2008 |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has once more reported outstanding Responsible Business results: In 2008, the environmental indicators energy per m², water per guest night and waste per guest night have decreased across the board, and the number of eco-labelled hotels has tripled. “We are proud of these key achievements which reflect our longstanding commitment to a responsible way of doing business. Our dedica... |
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| 26 Feb 2009 | New Regional Director to head up Rezidor in Ireland|
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A new Regional Director has been announced today for The Rezidor Hotel Group in Ireland. Johannes (Han) Oldenburger has been appointed to Regional Director to head up both the Radisson Blu and Park Inn brands in Ireland. Oldenburger, who is Dutch, has broad international hospitality experience, having previously held managerial positions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and in many European countries.
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| 23 Feb 2009 | Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton celebrates Grand Opening|
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New hotel offers complete luxury for business and leisure travelers in Johannesburg
The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton in the South African city Johannesburg has celebrated its glamorous Grand Opening. The hotel which is the landmark building in the recently developed Sandton Isle offers guests a truly five-star experience in the heart of Sandton. “We are proud to open our doors to guests who will enjoy... |
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| 18 Feb 2009 | Rezidor announces the Hotel Missoni Jebel Sifah, Oman |
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Hotel Missoni, the stylish and glamorous brand of The Rezidor Hotel Group, arrives in Oman: The Hotel Missoni Jebel Sifah featuring 250 rooms and 50 apartments and villas is scheduled to open in Q1 2012. It is the third Hotel Missoni in Rezidor’s portfolio – the first two properties in Kuwait and Edinburgh will welcome the first guests in 2009.
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| 13 Feb 2009 | Rezidor to add three new countries to growing portfolio |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing companies worldwide, adds three new countries to the portfolio and is now present in 58 nations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rezidor will open the Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka in Zambia (Q3 2009, 142 rooms), the Radisson Blu Hotel Skopje in Macedonia (Q1 2011, 210 rooms), and the Radisson Blu Hotel Luanda in Angola (Q1 2012, 257 rooms). “... |
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| 11 Feb 2009 | Rezidor's year-end report 2008 |
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Market conditions worsen; Rezidor increases cost reductions and maintains asset-light growth strategy
The negative impact of the economic slow down on the European hotel market escalated during the last quarter of 2008 with double digit drops in industry RevPAR as a result.
“The industry experienced a tough second half of 2008. Despite declining markets Rezidor continued to show strong profitability in the... |
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| 09 Feb 2009 | Rezidor’s Employee Satisfaction Score stands tall at 85.1% |
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The hotel group publishes Climate Analysis 2008
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has published its Climate Analysis 2008 and reports an excellent group-wide Employee Satisfaction Score of 85.1%. “We are extremely pleased that we were able to maintain the result of 2007 – despite a tough and economically unstable year our score stands tall and proves our... |
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| 06 Feb 2009 | Rezidor signs the 40th hotel in Russia & CIS: Park Inn Omsk|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn Omsk in Russia – the property with 131 rooms is scheduled to open in Q2 2010 and is the 40th Rezidor hotel in Russia & CIS. “This marks a further milestone in our history”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. “We have been amongst the pioneers in Russia and are today the leading international hotel operator in this emerging region – with more ... |
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| 05 Feb 2009 | Flying Angels for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport|
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Las Vegas, London and now Zurich! The spectacular Wine Tower located in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is only the third of its kind worldwide. Construction costs of around 4 million Swiss Francs, 16 meters high, holding 4,000 bottles of wine and champagne as well as the flying Wine Angels, who gracefully soar to retrieve these noble wines for guests at the two restaurants "angel... |
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| 04 Feb 2009 | RADISSON SAS HOTELS AND RESORTS TO CHANGE THEIR NAME TO RADISSON BLU|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group’s rising, upper upscale star reveals its true colours …
Radisson SAS, one of the world’s most innovative, fast growing, contemporary hotel brands, is changing its name to Radisson Blu.
This small, but significant name change marks the latest step forward in the remarkable Radisson SAS success story and reflects the natural end of Radisson’s links with the SAS Group fol... |
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| 02 Feb 2009 | Invitation to teleconference/webcast on Rezidor’s Q4 2008 results|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Q4 2008 at 08:30 CET on Wednesday, 11 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 8 505 204 24
Sweden Toll Free: 0200 896 377
UK: + 44 203 023 4416
US: + 1 646 843 4608
US Toll Free: 1 ... |
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| 26 Jan 2009 | Yes I Can! proves it’s case – Empirical research shows effectiveness |
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Yes I Can!, the service culture that has built service excellence within The Rezidor Hotel Group, has been proven to successfully contribute to a proactive, creative service performance and to higher guest satisfaction – this link has been established by research carried out by Rezidor and the highly respected École Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland. 74 Radisson SAS and Park Inn hotels in 28 countri... |
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| 21 Jan 2009 | Radisson SAS Hotels lead the way in Green Tourism |
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Radisson SAS has won two out of six special awards at the annual Green Hospitality Awards ceremony which took place today. Mr Michael Kitt, TD Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government made the presentations. Radisson SAS Hotels have been awarded the Green Hospitality Annual Award for Excellence, a prestigious award given to the group/brand that has shown the greatest le... |
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| 21 Jan 2009 | Rezidor launches new Investor & Media website|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has launched a new Investor and Media section on its corporate website: On www.rezidor.com investors, media and other stakeholders can now browse through a smarter, faster, and easy to navigate website of one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide.
“Effective communication is crucial, especially in challenging times like today”, says President & CEO, Kurt Ritter. “Ou... |
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| 19 Jan 2009 | Rezidor appoints new Area Vice President for the Middle East|
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Marko Hytonen has taken the reins as Rezidor Hotel Group’s new Area Vice President for the Middle East and Egypt, and replaces Jean-Marc Busato, who has been appointed President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
In his new role, Finnish national Hytonen will be responsible for the management and development of all the group’s revenue streams throughout the region, its fu... |
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| 14 Jan 2009 | Rezidor joins United Nations’ Global Compact|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has joined the United Nations’ Global Compact – a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. It is the largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative in the world with over 4,700 participant... |
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| 12 Jan 2009 | Rezidor opens the Park Inn Poliarne Zori Murmansk, Russia |
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The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn Murmansk – the existing 266 room-property joined the company’s portfolio on December 31, 2008. “This marks a new milestone for Rezidor in Russia & CIS, where we now have close to 10,000 rooms in operation and under development”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
The Park Inn Poliarne Zori Murmansk is located in the centre of Murmansk, the lar... |
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| 08 Jan 2009 | Rezidor opens the Radisson Le Dokhan’s Hotel, Paris Trocadéro|
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has added a new and beautiful boutique hotel in Paris to its growing portfolio: The Radisson Le Dokhan’s Hotel, Paris Trocadéro has recently joined the company. Located in a former private residence in the prestigious 16th arrondissement within walking distance of the Arc de Triomphe, the Tour Eiffel and the Palais des Congrès, the hotel harks back to the elegant days of the 18th ... |
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