The award-winning hotels were selected from among the more than 315 Radisson hotels around the world. Bjørn Gullaksen, executive vice president and brand leader for Radisson Hotels & Resorts, announced the 63 2002 President's Awards.

"The President's Award recognizes the hotels that have demonstrated their exceptional commitment to guest service that distinguishes Radisson in the global marketplace," said Gullaksen. "These hotels utilized their industry expertise and fully leveraged the company's powerful revenue generating tools and information to achieve top performance in a challenging business environment with changing customer expectations," he added. "These award-winning hotels set the standard of quality and service from Radisson hotels around the world and demonstrate the epitome of the 'Genuine Hospitality' guests have come to expect from Radisson."

The President's Award is presented each year to select Radisson hotels that consistently receive high scores in qualifying criteria, such as the Quality Performance Review, guest comment card ratings, comprehensive implementation of Radisson's award-winning "Yes I Can!" customer service program, promotion of core marketing programs and unique contributions to the success of the hotel in the marketplace. The President's Award is the symbol of outstanding quality for Radisson Hotels & Resorts.

The winners were also chosen based on their alignment and contribution toward the brand's guest-focused mission. The new vision states that Radisson is to be a global hotel company distinguished by:

• Great Places in Great Places (high quality hotels with engaged employees in good markets)
• Our recognized and trusted brand
• Building valuable relationships with the guests it serves
• Superior financial returns for owners and investors.

CANADIAN PRESIDENT'S AWARD-WINNING HOTELS FOR 2002

• Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax, Halifax, NS, Canada
• Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
• Radisson Hotel Toronto East, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Radisson Hotel Toronto-Markham, Markham, ON, Canada
• Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
• Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
• Radisson Suite Hotel Winnipeg Airport, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

The 104-suite Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax is located centrally, in historic downtown Halifax, and is surrounded by culture and maritime beauty. This uniquely configured hotel features all one-bedroom suites in the heart of downtown.

Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport is located just minutes from Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport. The business districts of Etobicoke, North York and Mississauga are in close proximity as are leisure attractions like Paramount Canada's Wonderland, Woodbine Race Track and Royal Woodbine Golf Club. This all-suite property is ideal for both business and leisure clientele.

The Radisson Hotel Toronto East is well situated for easy access to many of Toronto's prime business areas as well as within easy access to major family attractions such as The Ontario Science Centre, Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, and Paramount Canada's Wonderland.

The 15-floor, 204-room Radisson Hotel Toronto-Markham is located in the vibrant tourism and business destination of Markham, which is not only the high-tech capital of Canada, but, is also termed as a tourism triangle - a 15 minute drive from Paramount Canada's Wonderland in one direction, the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo in another direction, and the downtown Toronto core in the third direction.

In Regina, the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan is a beautiful and majestic hotel centrally located in the city's downtown business area, close to cultural attractions and major shopping.

The Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown is located in the heart of Winnipeg's business district and within easy walking distance to the Winnipeg Convention Centre, shops and nightlife. The Radisson Downtown is an ideal location for meetings, special events and leisure travel. A variety of room types, including 11 studio suites are ideal for long-stay guests.

The Radisson Suite Hotel Winnipeg Airport is conveniently located near the airport. The all-suite hotel is ideal for both business and pleasure. For additional information on these hotels or to make reservations call toll-free at 800-333-3333, visit the Radisson Canada Web site at www.radissoncanada.com or contact your travel consultant.

Radisson Hotels & Resorts currently has more than 440 locations in 61 countries. Radisson is a division of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality services encompassing more than 1,660 hotel, resort, restaurant and cruise ship operations in 82 countries. Reservations at all Radisson hotels can be made by calling 800-333-3333, via the Radisson Web site at www.radisson.com or through your travel consultant.