https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/carlson hotels/ Carlson Hotels News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:55:06+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inn-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-san-antonio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inn-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-san-antonio/ Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, in San Antonio, is opening its doors under the Country Inns & Suites brand name after undergoing a complete renovation. The midscale hotel offers 97 guest rooms and suites. “We are thrilled to add this refreshed hotel to our growing portfolio in Texas,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, midscale brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Sun, 31 Jul 2016 08:09:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hna-tourism-group-snaps-up-carlson-hospitality-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hna-tourism-group-snaps-up-carlson-hospitality-group/ HNA Tourism Group, a division of HNA Group, and Carlson Hospitality Group today announced they have entered an agreement for the acquisition of Carlson Hotels. The deal covers Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brands and the Club Carlson global hotel rewards program. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:46:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-ceo-rautio-to-retire/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-ceo-rautio-to-retire/ Carlson has revealed that Trudy Rautio, president and chief executive officer, will retire from the company after 18 years of service. Rautio will step down on May 1st. During Rautio’s tenure as Carlson chief executive the company achieved key milestones including launching two new hotel brands with Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection. Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:59:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-names-new-ceo-as-joly-steps-down/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-names-new-ceo-as-joly-steps-down/ Global hospitality company Carlson have elected Trudy Rautio as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.  The news comes as former boss Hubert Joly steps down to head up Best Buy. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:33:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-breaking-travel-news-interview-ritter-on-35-years-at-the-top/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-breaking-travel-news-interview-ritter-on-35-years-at-the-top/ Shortly after celebrating his 35th anniversary with Rezidor Hotel Group, (making him possibly the longest serving chief executive of the hospitality industry), Kurt Ritter is on excellent form. Breaking Travel News caught up with the hospitality chief to find out how this extraordinary milestone has impacted on his vision and to discuss the newly announced strategic alliance between Carlson and Rezidor. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:29:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-heavyweight-created-as-carlson-and-rezidor-come-together/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-heavyweight-created-as-carlson-and-rezidor-come-together/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group have today announced they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Rezidor is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:41:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-first-park-inn-by-radisson-in-new-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-first-park-inn-by-radisson-in-new-mexico/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of the Park Inn by Radisson brand in North America with the opening of the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Water Park, Albuquerque, N.M. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-appoints-vasso-zographou-as-excecutive-vp-for-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-appoints-vasso-zographou-as-excecutive-vp-for-asia-pacific/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the appointment of Vasso Zographou as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Carlson Hotels, Asia Pacific. Vasso will report directly to Simon Barlow, president, Carlson Hotels, Asia Pacific, and will oversee the financial management of Carlson Hotels in Asia Pacific and play a key role as part of the Asia Pacific leadership team in driving Carlson’s growth strategy. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-scott-meyer-interim-leader-carlson-hotels-americas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-scott-meyer-interim-leader-carlson-hotels-americas/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the appointment of Scott Meyer, vice president, Franchise Operations, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Carlson Hotels, Americas, to serve as interim leader, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas.  Meyer will take on the expanded interim role on January 16 and report directly to Thorsten Kirschke, chief operating officer, Carlson Hotels, and president, Carlson Hotels, Americas. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-of-country-inns-suites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-of-country-inns-suites/ Carlson continues expansion of Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM with opening of 35th hotel in Minnesota. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-with-opening-of-17th-hotel-in-pennsylvania/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-with-opening-of-17th-hotel-in-pennsylvania/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in the northeastern United States. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, State College, Pa. marks the brand’s growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-first-park-inn-by-radisson-hotel-in-illinois/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-first-park-inn-by-radisson-hotel-in-illinois/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, announced the further expansion of the Park Inn by Radisson brand in North America with the opening of the Park Inn by Radisson Schaumburg, Ill. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-pushes-into-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-pushes-into-asia-pacific/ Global hospitality company Carlson has announced the launch of Radisson Blu hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific, as part of the brand’s global roll-out. Currently, there are 222 Radisson Blu hotels in operation worldwide and 104 more in the pipeline. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:28:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-announces-the-u.s.-debut-of-radisson-blu-aqua-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-announces-the-u.s.-debut-of-radisson-blu-aqua-hotel/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the U.S. debut for the Radisson Blu upper-upscale brand. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-shawn-leavitt-vice-president/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-shawn-leavitt-vice-president/ Carlson appoints Shawn Leavitt vice president, Global Compensation and Benefits for Carlson. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-open-second-park-inn-by-radisson-hotel-in-dallas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-open-second-park-inn-by-radisson-hotel-in-dallas/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced further expansion of the Park Inn by Radisson brand in North America with the opening of the Park Inn by Radisson Dallas-Love Field, Texas. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-links-up-with-pegasus-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-links-up-with-pegasus-solutions/ Carlson Hotels has extended its contract with Pegasus Solutions for the provision of agent-preferred Global Commission Processing Services. Carlson currently employs the system to manage commission tracking and payment for more than 1,000 hotels in 77 countries. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:21:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jda-software-extends-deal-with-carlson-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jda-software-extends-deal-with-carlson-hotels/ JDA Software has confirmed Carlson Hotels, a global hospitality and travel company, has extended its license agreement to expand its JDA Demand and JDA Travel Price Optimiser deployments. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:51:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-general-managers-for-radisson-blu-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-appoints-general-managers-for-radisson-blu-properties/ Carlson announced today, three leadership appointments for its Radisson Blu properties in India. The three general managers appointed are Vikas Kapoor at the Radisson Blu Suites Gurgaon, Shshank Pundir at the Radisson Blu Hotel Indore and Mrinal Sarkar at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Alib Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-of-country-inns-suites-by-carlson/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-expansion-of-country-inns-suites-by-carlson/ Carlson announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson in the Midwestern United States. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Saginaw, Mich. marks the brand’s growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strate Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-second-park-plaza-in-bangkok/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-opens-second-park-plaza-in-bangkok/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the expansion of its Thailand portfolio with the opening of the 125-room Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 hotel. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-pledges-200000-relief-to-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-pledges-200000-relief-to-japan/ Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced its support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and American Red Cross’ recovery efforts in Japan by pledging funds of up to USD 200,000. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:30:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-travel-empathy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-travel-empathy/ Carlson, the privately held, global hospitality and travel company, has designed a range of comprehensive new product and service offerings, all with the concept of “travel empathy”. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:20:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-its-strategic-expansion-in-india-with-the-opening-of-its-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-continues-its-strategic-expansion-in-india-with-the-opening-of-its-/ Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of its India portfolio with the opening of its 30th hotel, the 201-room Radisson Hotel Indore. Situated in the business hub of Indore, the hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Devi Ahilyabai airport and 25 kilometres from the industrial centres of Dewas and Pithampur, one of Asia’s largest industrial areas. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:19:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-rapidly-expands-country-inns-suites-by-carlson/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-rapidly-expands-country-inns-suites-by-carlson/ Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson in Missouri. The opening of Country Inn & Suites, St. Peters, Mo. marks the brand’s accelerated expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:05:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-appoints-frederic-deschamps-as-vice-president-of-global-reve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-appoints-frederic-deschamps-as-vice-president-of-global-reve/ Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has appointed Frederic Deschamps as vice president of global revenue optimization. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:07:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-signs-radisson-in-wuxis-new-high-technology-zone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-signs-radisson-in-wuxis-new-high-technology-zone/ Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of its first hotel in Wuxi’s promising, pulsating new high technology zone area. The 196-room upscale hotel will open in the first half of 2012. Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-announces-spectacular-radisson-beach-front-resort-in-huizhou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-announces-spectacular-radisson-beach-front-resort-in-huizhou/ Carlson Hotels announces that it has signed a hotel management agreement in one of China’s most sought after holiday resort destinations, Huizhou. The Radisson property on a spectacular beach front, featuring 300-rooms, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2012. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:22:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-sells-rooms-direct-through-hotelscombined.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-sells-rooms-direct-through-hotelscombined.com/ HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel meta-search engine, announced today their partnership with Carlson Hotels Worldwide, the internationally renowned hotel company incorporating Regent Hotels & Resorts; Radisson Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson; and Park Inn. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:48:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-to-expand-as-a-powerful-globally-consistent-first-class-brand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-to-expand-as-a-powerful-globally-consistent-first-class-brand/ As part of its Ambition 2015 plan, Carlson today unveiled a comprehensive strategy for its Radisson brand. As one of the world’s leading brands, Radisson is being positioned to deliver vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality characterized by the Yes I Can! service philosophy. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-signs-radisson-hotel-in-bandar-seri-begawan-brunei/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-signs-radisson-hotel-in-bandar-seri-begawan-brunei/ Carlson Hotels has signed an 142-room Radisson Hotel located in the heart of downtown Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital city. The property, which will be converted to the upscale, full-service Radisson brand on 1 May 2010, marks Carlson’s entry into Brunei, a beautiful country located on the north west coast of the island of Borneo. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:35:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inns-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-tucson-ariz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inns-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-tucson-ariz/ The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Tucson City Center today announced it is open for business. Conveniently located off of I-10, the hotel is only minutes from the University of Arizona. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:23:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-adds-92-hotels-to-its-global-portfolio-in-2009/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-adds-92-hotels-to-its-global-portfolio-in-2009/ Carlson’s global portfolio now totals 1,058 hotels with 160,000 rooms in 77 countries. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:01:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-mayapada-group-and-carlson-hotels-bring-regent-luxury-brand-to-indonesi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-mayapada-group-and-carlson-hotels-bring-regent-luxury-brand-to-indonesi/ Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and The Mayapada Group announce their partnership to bring luxury brand Regent to Indonesia. They broke ground on the new property today. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-appoints-kaaren-hamilton-as-vice-president-global-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-appoints-kaaren-hamilton-as-vice-president-global-/ Carlson In this new position, Hamilton will report to Thorsten Kirschke, executive vice president and chief operating officer for The Americas. She will oversee the company’s global sales office, based outside Manhattan in New Jersey. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-expands-luxury-regent-brand-into-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carlson-hotels-worldwide-expands-luxury-regent-brand-into-india/ Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced plans to expand its luxury Regent brand into India with the opening of The Regent Gurgaon in late 2013. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:18:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inns-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-lexington-park-md/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/country-inns-suites-by-carlson-opens-in-lexington-park-md/ The new 88-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington Park today announced it is open for business at 44941 Worth Lane. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505213836519/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505213836519/ Carlson Hotels has signed an agreement to open its first property in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China. Tue, 05 May 2009 21:38:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304092618184/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304092618184/ Carlson Hotels has signed a management agreement for the second Radisson hotel in Sanya Bay, China. The group only recently signed a deal for a Radisson Plaza hotel in Sanya on the Lu Hui Tou peninsular. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:26:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304094432867/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304094432867/ To mark the opening of the group’s 1000th property, Carlson Hotels Worldwide has partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme to plant 1,000 trees around the world. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:44:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224220058743/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224220058743/ Carlson Hotels Worldwide has signed an agreement to add a new Chinese property to the Radisson Plaza portfolio, the premium extension of the upscale, full-service Radisson Hotels & Resorts brand. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090114084446125/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090114084446125/ Carlson Hotels has confirmed that it plans to add more than 50 properties, or over 6000 rooms, to its India portfolio by 2011. The rooms will be spread across four Carlson brands - Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:44:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071010111447874/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071010111447874/ Carlson Hotels has entered into a major strategic alliance with the Lotus Hotel Investment Fund. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070716072859838/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070716072859838/ Carlson Hotels has expanded its hotel portfolio across the Asia Pacific region with the development of the Radisson Hotel Islamabad Civic Centre. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:28:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070511144727107/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070511144727107/ Carlson Hotels has signed a Park Plaza hotel in Lahore, Pakistan. Fri, 11 May 2007 14:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50000527/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50000527/ DALLAS (June 17, 2002)—- Pegasus Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS) announced today that it has signed a ground-breaking Internet distribution agreement with the world`s 10th largest hotel company2: Carlson Hospitality Worldwide. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Carlson`s hotel brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Regent International Hotels and Park Plaza and Park Inn hotels in North America, Asia and Australia. Pegasus Solutions is a leading provider of technology services to the hotel industry. Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50002589/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50002589/ Carlson Companies, Inc., a global leader in travel, hospitality and marketing services, today announced that Steve Brown is the company`s new Chief Information Officer. Mon, 07 Aug 2000 11:00:09 +0000