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November 21, 2012

Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi

Rezidor, the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened their latest flagship in Russia – the 508-room Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi. Enjoying a prime waterfront location in Sochi, the stunning property is all set to become a major landmark.

Radisson Hotel Group

Sochi, Russian Federation

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November 20, 2012

SMARTEQ partners with Swisscom Hospitality to deliver the next generation of hotel technology solutions in Russia

Swisscom Hospitality Services and SMARTEQ have entered a commercial partnership to serve Russia's vibrant hotel industry through a suite of integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions. Now acting as Swisscom Hospitality's exclusive channel partner for the Russian market, SMARTEQ sells, installs and supports Swisscom's ConnectedHotel TV, high-speed Internet access, Voice over IP, smart room controls and other leading guest technologies.

HOIST

October 19, 2012

Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015

Leading global hotel operator Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is on track to double its portfolio in Europe from 40,000 rooms to 80,000 rooms by 2015. Marriott is fueling much of its growth in Europe with a strong focus on new development in Russia & CIS and today announced it will grow its existing portfolio in the region by more than 50 percent to more than 30 hotels open by 2015.

Marriott

October 19, 2012

IHG to Introduce Managed Service Centre for Hotels in Russia and the CIS

IHG has announced plans to establish a managed service centre that will provide support services for its hotels as it grows Russia and the CIS. Once it is open (most likely around March 2013) the Moscow-based centre will enable IHG hotels to access specialised clustered (non-guest facing) services including sales and marketing, finance, IT and human resources.

IHG

Press Release Markets & Performance

October 19, 2012

HVS Moscow Publishes HVI: Hotels in Russia, the CIS & Georgia Continue to be a Worth-While Investment

Tatiana Veller, Managing Director of the Moscow office of HVS, has announced the publication of the 2012 Russia, CIS and Georgia Hotel Valuation Index. This Hotel Valuation Index presents historical and forecasted value trends across 14 markets in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia, giving operators, investors and owners a clearer view of the region from a valuation perspective.

HVS

October 18, 2012

InterContinental Hotels Group to Introduce Managed Service Centre for All Properties in the Group's Pipeline in Russia and the CIS

IHG’s VP Operations, Russia, Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia, Robert Kennedy, said: “Our decision to establish such a centre underlines our commitment to growing in Russia and the rest of the CIS: one of IHG’s priority markets. “The managed service centre will be a bespoke offering for this region. It will provide a dedicated, fully resourced office staffed to deliver essential specialised operational expertise for our future properties.

IHG

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October 17, 2012

Anton Coronelli has been appointed as Head at Accor's new Russia-CIS representation office

of 3,500 hotels from luxury to economy covering all brands : Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, and ibis budget throughout 92 countries. Alexis Delaroff, Chief Operating Officer Russia-CIS comments: “Through the opening of this representation office, the rapid growth of our network and a strongpipeline, we are consolidating Accor’s presence in Russia-CIS. It gives us a strong position in a dynamic market, which offers many opportunities”. TheGroup reaffirmed its ambitious expansion in Russia and maintains its objective to reach a network of 50 hotels (over 10 000 rooms) in Russia-CIS by 2016, opening new countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Belarus, targeting main cities as well as tier 2 cities.

Accor

October 17, 2012

Accor boosts its business with Russia through its new representation office and confirms a network of 50 hotels by 2016 in Russia-CIS

During the Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference held in Moscow, Accor announced the appointment of Anton CORONELLI as head of its new representation office, in charge of promoting the Group's international network of 3,500 hotels from luxury to economy covering all brands : Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, and ibis budget throughout 92 countries.

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October 15, 2012

Russia, The CIS and Georgia Hotel Valuation Index 2012

The hotel markets of Russia, the CIS & Georgia continue their recovery and exhibit a second consecutive year of growth. In this publication, HVS provides a guide though the peaks and troughs of the various markets, giving operators, investors and owners a clearer view of the region from a valuation perspective. Over the last 18-20 months, hotel markets in Russia, the CIS & Georgia have been recovering, with operating results improving from the crash of 2008/09. The initial fast pace of recovery in the first six months of 2011 has since slowed down, as the continuing crisis in Europe affected travel and spending patterns. Nonetheless, values in the region were still able to grow by 8% on average in 2011 and are forecast to grow by 3% in 2012. The region outperformed the European average in 2011, but will likely fall behind in 2012.

By Tatiana Veller

October 1, 2012

Allan Federer has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

Mr. Federer has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry in senior management positions across North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. His rich and diverse experience, including more than 10 years of working with Russian and CIS clientele, makes him a knowledgeable expert in the Russian hospitality market. Mr. Federer will succeed Sandeep Walia in this position. A Canadian national, Mr. Federer previously worked as the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai and prior to that The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain which he opened to widespread acclaim in late 2009, helping to position it as one of the leading desert resorts in the USA. He joined The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in 2001 as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal. Mr. Federer later moved on to hold General Manager positions for The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Turkey, Singapore and Ireland. He also held several senior regional positions in a number of luxury and boutique hotels in North America.

Ritz-Carlton

September 25, 2012

Russia Needs to Overcome Regulatory and Bureaucratic Hurdles to Realise Hotel Development Potential

There is enormous potential to develop hotels in Russia, but that potential continues to be hampered by bureaucracy and a regulatory framework that is not conducive to growth. This was the key finding at the Russia round table discussion held at the second annual Hotel Investment Conference held in London last week. The Panel was hosted by Michael O'Hare, Managing Director of Horwath HTL Russia and was joined by Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice President of Development for Hilton Worldwide (Europe and Africa) and Arlid Hovland, Senior Vice President for Business Development for the Rezidor Hotel Group.

Horwath

August 29, 2012

Mariam Khavadzha has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya

Having had a notable 17 years of work experience in the hospitality sector, Mariam has previously held leading sales and marketing roles with various hotel chains. Before joining Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, Mariam Khavadzha was the director of sales and marketing in two Holiday Inn hotels in Moscow where she achieved outstanding financial results. Prior to IGH, Mariam has also held senior management positions with Radisson Slavaynskaya Hotel & Business Centre and regional sales office of three Marriott hotels in Moscow. In her new role, Mariam will be responsible for the sales and marketing functions of the hotel, including rooms, catering and revenue management.

Hilton

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

August 23, 2012

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in Russia with the Debut of Aloft Hotels in St. Petersburg

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its destination sensation brand, Aloft Hotels, today announces the signing of Aloft St. Petersburg. Created to shake up the staid and traditional mid-market hotel sector, Aloft is redefining the category by delivering urban-influenced, modern and vibrant design and a social guest experience at an affordable price point. The opening of Aloft St. Petersburg in 2015 will mark the debut of Starwood's Aloft Hotels brand in Russia.

Starwood

August 23, 2012

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Double Portfolio in Russia And CIS With Seven New Hotels by 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces plans to expand its portfolio throughout Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Over the next three years, Starwood will more than double its portfolio in the region with seven new hotels, including the debut of the Aloft brand in Russia with the new Aloft St. Petersburg, a deal that was announced today. Emphasising the importance of the region as one of the world's fastest-growing hotel and travel markets, CEO Frits van Paasschen and members of Starwood's senior executive team visited Russia this week, travelling to key growth markets, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Rostov-on-Don.

Starwood

August 21, 2012

Scott Antel chosen for Leadership Award by the Advisory Board for the Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference

The Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC) is pleased to announce that Scott Antel, Partner, DLA Piper, has been selected as the 2012 Leadership Award recipient. The Award will be given to Antel during a special presentation at the conference on Wednesday 17 October.

The Bench

August 21, 2012

Scott Antel, Partner, DLA Piper has been named 2012 Leadership Award recipient at Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference

The Bench

August 13, 2012

Rezidor Announces the Park Inn by Radisson Novokuznetsk

Rezidor, the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Novokuznetsk. The property, featuring 158 rooms, is scheduled to open in Q4 2014. Located in the very South of Russia, Novokuznetsk is in the centre of Russia's biggest industrial zone.

Radisson Hotel Group

July 3, 2012

Russia Could See Incoming Tourist Expenditure Double to US$15.3bn by 2016 If Vital Infrastructure Changes Are Implemented

A new report commissioned by Hilton Worldwide titled, Balancing Russia's tourism deficit: A report on the future of the industry,reveals that incoming tourist expenditure in Russia could double to US$15.3bn by 2016 if vital infrastructure changes are implemented.

Hilton

June 29, 2012

IHG Launches Booking Websites in Russian and Turkish

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) – one of the world's largest hotel companies - has announced the launch of its Russian and Turkish language websites. Building on a history of online innovations - the launch of the two new sites means IHG now supports online booking websites in 13 different languages. The launch of Russian and Turkish language booking sites are part of IHG's strategy to meet the needs of a growing number of global consumers who are adopting online and mobile channels to research and book travel.

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