Rezidor News
Rezidor adds Radisson Blu in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest hotel groups worldwide, brings the Radisson Blu Hotel to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as part of its expansion across the Kingdom. The upper upscale scale hotel featuring 74 suites, is Carlson Rezidor’s first in Dhahran, a thriving business city and a major administrative centre for the Gulf state’s oil industry.
Regent Hotels signs pact with Rezidor Hotel
Regent Hotels and Resorts (RHR) has signed a long-term Strategic Alliance Agreement for the Regent brand with Rezidor Hotel Group AB. Effective immediately, Rezidor will exclusively develop and operate Regent hotels in Russia/CIS, Baltics, Middle East and Africa; and jointly with RHR develop and operate new Regent hotels in the rest of Europe. RHR will continue operating existing Regent hotels in Europe.
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.
Rezidor opens 1,300 rooms and adds 2,300 rooms to 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.
Rezidor announces Radisson Blu, 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.
Kurt Ritter inducted to British Travel Industry Hall of Fame
Rezidor’s President & CEO Kurt Ritter is a new member of the British Travel Industry Hall of Fame after he was recognised “for having created a major and highly successful leading organisation in the global travel and hospitality industry”.
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.
Rezidor launches new corporate website
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.
Rezidor announces The Radisson Blu Hotel Conakry, Guinea
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.
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.
Ramada Plaza Doha rebrands as Radisson Blu
The Rezidor Hotel Group is making 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.
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.