Eric Danziger, one of the hotel industry's most respected and dynamic leaders, is responsible for all of the hotel and resort operations of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, which numbers over 720 locations in 54 countries worldwide. Since joining Carlson Hospitality Worldwide in February 1998, Danziger has spearheaded a new strategic vision for this growing hotel organisation, focusing on increasing the company's ownership investment and management. Prior to joining Carlson, Danziger served in a variety of top management positions including President & CEO of Starwood Lodging Corp. from 1996-1998. Danziger also served as President of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from 1990 to 1996 and as Senior Vice President of Doubletree.

Kurt Ritter comments: " With his vast international experience in the hospitality industry, I am confident that Eric will contribute to the success and the future growth of the new SAS hotel branch." He adds:" His appointment as a Board member will intensify the co-operation between Carlson Hospitality and SAS's hotel activities, including Radisson SAS."

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Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts currently includes 102 hotels in operation and 26 hotels under development in 38 countries and is the sole franchisor in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa for Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and its parent company Carlson Hospitality Worldwide includes 720 hotel and resort locations representing 120,691 guest rooms in 53 countries plus five luxury cruise ships sailing worldwide