Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the signing of seven new hotels in the second quarter of 2013. These deals are for Radisson Blu, Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotels and will strengthen Carlson Rezidor's presence in gateway cities like Shanghai, as well as emerging cities and leisure destinations such Noida and Gorai Island in India. The signings also include a hotel in the holiday destination of Batam, marking Carlson Rezidor's entry into the Indonesian market. These latest deals bring Carlson Rezidor's Asia Pacific portfolio to 91 hotels in operation and 65 in development.
"Carlson Rezidor Asia Pacific closed the second quarter of 2013 on a strong note, especially in the key market of India, where 25% of all the deals signed in Q2 were for Carlson Rezidor hotels according to Horwarth's Q2 Hotel Deal Signing Report. These seven new deals place us in good stead as we build our portfolio in Indonesia, grow our presence in China and reinforce our leadership position in India. We are continuing to take the lead in India and expect to open eight more new hotels in India before year end," said Simon C. Barlow, President, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
New Deals in Q2 2013:
India:
Radisson Blu Mumbai Essel World is a 200-key hotel next to Essel World Theme Park, the largest amusement park in India and the largest water-themed park in Asia, located on Gorai Island. Essel Worldwelcomed 1.8 million visitors in 2010 and Gorai is well-established as a weekend getaway destination as well as a top venue for MICE events. The hotel is close to Mumbai International Airport and also accessible by ferry and via the Gorai-Borivali Highway, which connects Gorai to the rest of Mumbai. Radisson Blu Mumbai Essel World is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Kota is an 84-key hotel located in Rajasthan, close to the Kota Industrial Area, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Sawan Phuhar Water Park and Kota Railway Station. Kota is known for its textile, handicraft and limestone industries. It is one of the largest cities in Rajasthan, which is a major tourist destination famed for its natural beauty and architectural heritage, which includes temples, forts and palaces. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Kota is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016.
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Raipur is an 87-key hotel located on National Highway 6 in Chhattisgarh, a state that attracts tourists to its scenic waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife parks, archaeological sites, temples and palaces. The hotel is close to Raipur Junction Railway Station and Swami Vivekananda Airport, as well as Siltara Industrial Park; the 334-hectare Uria Industrial Area, which houses over 400 enterprises; and Bhilai steel plant, the largest steel plant in India. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Raipuris expected to open in the third quarter of 2016.
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Noida Extension is a 100-key hotel located in Tech Zone IV of Greater Noida. The hotel is close to the Noida Export Processing Zone, Logix Techno Park, India Exposition Mart, Okhla Industrial Area, the Pragati Maidan exhibition and convention center and the Formula 1 India Grand Prix circuit. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Noida Extension is expected to open in the third quarter of 2016, adding to Carlson Rezidor's presence in the area, which is also served by Radisson Blu Hotel Noida, Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Park Plaza Noida.
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