Rezidor Announces Radisson Chelyabinsk, Russia
APRIL 28, 3008. The Rezidor Hotel Group (STO:REZT) further extends its rapidly growing portfolio in Russia: The Radisson Hotel Chelyabinsk (188 rooms, opening in Q1 2010) brings the group's pipeline of hotels in operation and under development to 20.
'Russia remains one of our most important emerging markets', comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor, 'we see a promising potential in this region'.
Chelyabinsk is among the major industrial hubs of Russia - the new Radisson hotel will be situated at the northeast corner of Gagarin Park in the city centre, within an area which promises to become the elite re-development zone of Chelyabinsk, adjacent to the Central Stadium. The town also offers plenty of cultural activities such as the municipal jazz centre and a contemporary art centre. With the property location just to the east of the Ural Mountains, the area around the city offers many natural attractions.
Besides 188 modern rooms the Radisson Hotel Chelyabinsk will feature 2 restaurants, a bar, a ballroom, and meeting and fitness facilities.
About the Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of 333 hotels in operation and under development with more than 68.000 rooms in 51 countries.
Rezidor operates the brands Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Rezidor has signed a worldwide license agreement with the Italian fashion house Missoni, in order to develop and operate a lifestyle hotel brand of the same name: Hotel Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. With 42%, Carlson Companies is the main shareholder. The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
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