Club Carlson welcomes millionth member in Asia Pacific

Club Carlson, Carlson Rezidor's global hotel rewards programme, has rewarded its millionth member in Asia Pacific with one million Club Carlson Gold Points. 

Millionth member Rong Weiji is a Sales and Marketing Division Manager from Santen Pharmaceutical. He checked into Radisson Blu Shanghai New World on August 22, 2014. 

He said, "I choose where to stay based on brand, quality, service and location. I know Carlson Rezidor has hotels in many locations worldwide and as I travel the world for both business and leisure, I have stayed at quite a few of them - in France, Italy and Asia Pacific."

Club Carlson, one of the fastest-growing in the world, has more than 12 million members globally. It is ranked fourth among all the top hospitality rewards programmes and is also one of the most rewarding hotel loyalty programmes in the world.

"Club Carlson membership has been growing exponentially in Asia Pacific, in line with Carlson Rezidor's rapidly expanding footprint across the region with close to 100 operating hotels. For our hotel owners, Club Carlson's reach and increasing popularity means even more repeat stays, a higher average spend and stronger revenue performance. 

"For our Club Carlson members, staying at our hotels means that they are not only assured of a memorable guest experience, they are also rewarded generously through Club Carlson benefits, which include the fastest route to a free night's stay. Congratulations to Mr Rong Weijie on being our one millionth member," said Thorsten Kirschke, President, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

Club Carlson offers its members a wide variety of redemption options that meet all their travel needs, including air miles. Members also enjoy special recognition at any Carlson Rezidor hotel they check into, while earning points that can be redeemed for free room nights at the more than 1,000 Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide, across the Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brands.

First Radisson Blu in Bangkok

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has celebrated the growing presence of its Radisson Blu brand with the opening of its first Radisson Blu hotel in Bangkok.

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok is a 290-key hotel strategically located in Sukhumvit, a bustling district home to many offices, business headquarters and retail establishments. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok is Carlson Rezidor's first Radisson Blu hotel in the city. The hotel is owned by G&P Asset Holding Company. 

"(In the) next few months, we will continue to grow our hotel portfolio and strengthen our position in these emerging markets as well as in Indonesia and China," said Thorsten Kirschke, President, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. 

Carlson Rezidor announces new hotel developments in India

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has shared new deals and hotel launches in well-connected destinations in India, reinforcing its position as the leading international hotel group in the country. 

"Leveraging on our 2013 successes, the first four months of this year has shown strong successes in India and Thailand. Today, we have 95 operating hotels and by year end, we will have more than 100 hotels in operation across the Asia Pacific region," said Thorsten Kirschke, President, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

The Radisson Blu Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa, newly opened on 15 May, is a 240-key hotel located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake in Ambamata, close to the city center and a short drive from the airport. This is the first Radisson Blu hotel in Udaipur. The hotel is owned by Rockwood Hotels & Resorts. 

Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City is a 202-room hotel, located in Gachibowli, near the Hyderabad International Convention Centre and Hitec City. The hotel is also close to the South Central Railway station and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The hotel is owned by G. Yoganand, CMD, Manjeera Group, under the banner of Manjeera Hotels & Resorts and will be managed by Sarovar Hotels.

Park Plaza Zirakpur is a 100-key hotel located on Ambala National Highway 21 in Chandigarh. The hotel is close to the industrial areas of Panchkula, the Chandigarh Railway Station and Mohali Railway Station as well as to Chandigarh Airport, which is earmarked for expansion. The hotel is owned by Bristol Tourist Complex, Zirakpur District, Mohali. 



Two more hotels are to be launched in 2017. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Aligarh Uttar Pradesh is a 70-key hotel close to Aligarh Railway Station, a major stop along the Delhi-Kolkata route. Aligarh is also an important business centre of Uttar Pradesh and famous for the Aligarh Muslim University. The hotel is owned by DAH Hotels and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2017.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Kharar is an 80-key hotel, located close to Chandigarh Railway Station and Chandigarh Airport, where a new international terminal is under construction. The industrial hub of Mohali, the emerging pharmaceutical hub of Baddi and Chandigarh IT Park are also close by. The hotel is owned by Credo Hospitality and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2017.