Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts Nears Completion of 80 Million USD Investment & Improvement Program
Brussels, November 2001… Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts is rising above the challenges of the worldwide travel and tourism downturn by forging ahead with an 80 million USD (MEUR 90) refurbishment program, encompassing more than 10 of its properties throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.
The group views the need to reinvest in its existing portfolio to ensure brand standards are continuously maintained as equally important as investing in new developments.
President & CEO Kurt Ritter says: "Our established reputation for unparalleled service standards has underscored our competitive edge in recent weeks. However, we are well aware that in a commercially challenging environment we cannot afford to rest on our laurels."
Renovation, refurbishment and expansion projects at more than 10 properties from Basel to Bahrain include:
Note to Editors:
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, currently includes 111 hotels in operation and 33 hotels under development in 38 countries and is the sole franchiser in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa for Radisson Hotels & Resorts.
Radisson Hotels & Resorts and its parent company Carlson Hospitality Worldwide includes 750 hotel and resort locations representing 130,658 guest rooms in 63 countries plus six luxury cruise ships sailing worldwide.