The launch of this upscale Lifestyle Elect brand is part of Carlson Rezidor’s expansion plans for India, which are aimed at extending the group’s lead in a country where it currently has 74 hotels in operation and 43 more in the pipeline.
Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Onitsha, Nigeria
The mid-market property featuring 152 keys is already under construction and scheduled to open in Q3 2016.
Trudy Rautio retires as Carlson President and CEO
David P. Berg, chief operating officer of Carlson will be promoted and assume duties as chief executive officer for Carlson Hospitality.
Frances Gonzalez promoted to VP Operations for Latin America at Carlson Rezidor
Gonzalez joined Carlson Rezidor in 2001 as a district director, and was promoted to her current role in 2012.
Radisson Blu to open at Birmingham Airport
The property, featuring 220 guest rooms, is scheduled to open in early 2017, and is Carlson Rezidor’s 15th Radisson Blu in the country.
Greg O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor as Chief Development Officer
O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor from Piper Jaffray & Company in Atlanta, where he served as managing director and led a division of the hospitality investment banking team that focused on the development of privately-owned hotels.
Carlson Rezidor reclaims Radisson brand development for Latin America
The agreement resumes direct Radisson brand development from Royal Hotels Intl who had held the master license for the Radisson brand there since 1993.
Carlson Rezidor announces two new properties in the Middle East
Expansion includes the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City; UAE (opening in Q1 2017) and the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Gate; Saudi Arabia (opening in Q1 2018).
