Radisson Hotels
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Radisson Hotels is an international hotel chain headquartered in the
In June 2022, the Radisson Hotel Group agreed to sell Radisson Hotels Americas, consisting of the Radisson franchise agreements, operations and intellectual property in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean to Choice Hotels for $675 million.[2] The deal closed on August 11, 2022.[1]
History
In 1907, Edna Dickerson came to
Dickerson and her husband, attorney Simon Kruse, lived on the hotel's thirteenth floor and managed the hotel, also opening a Radisson Inn on
The company's headquarters, as well as the headquarters of the owner, Radisson Hospitality, Inc., were located in
On June 13, 2022, the Radisson Hotel Group agreed to sell Radisson Hotels Americas, consisting of the Radisson franchise agreements, operations and intellectual property in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean to Choice Hotels for $675 million.[2]
Brands
Radisson
The majority of Radisson-branded hotels are located in the United States. The original Radisson Hotel, opened in 1909, was at 41 South Seventh Street in Minneapolis.[3]
Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu is an international chain of upscale hotels. Its hotels are mainly located in major cities, key airport gateways and leisure destinations. Radisson Blu has roots dating back to the opening of the
Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels is a line of luxury hotels in London and Manchester, owned by Edwardian Hotels and often operating in historic buildings.[20] Some of its hotels include the Radisson Blu Mall of America and Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Radisson Red
Radisson Red is a chain of full-service hotels operating in the United States and internationally. Radisson Red is an upscale hotel with emphasis on modern design and technology. As of 2019, the brand has twenty-three hotels either in operation or under development.[21][22]
Radisson Collection
Radisson Collection was formerly known as Quorvus Collection from 2014 to 2018. - there are currently no Radisson Collection hotels in the Americas or Oceania.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (formerly Country Inns & Suites) is a hotel chain which accommodates business and leisure travelers. Locations are mainly independently owned and operated, and franchised under licensing agreements with Radisson Hotels. The chain was established as Country Inn & Suites by former Carlson Hotels' owner,
Park Inn by Radisson
Park Inn by Radisson is a midscale hotel group.[27] It is described as an "affordable hotel for business and leisure travelers."[28] According to U.S. News & World Report, it offers "comfortable, contemporary accommodations and on-site restaurants."[29]
Radisson Rewards Americas
Radisson Rewards Americas is a loyalty program launched by Radisson Hotels in 1999.[30] It allows guests to earn and redeem points for free nights at Radisson properties.[29] In 2021, Radisson Rewards Americas was created as part of the Radisson Americas separation from Radisson Hotel Group. In 2023, Radisson Rewards Americas was integrated into Choice Privileges.[31]
See also
- Choice Hotels, Acquiring Company
References
- ^ a b c "Choice Hotels International Completes Acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas" (Press release). 2022-08-11.
- ^ a b "Choice Hotels International to Acquire Radisson Hotel Group Americas" (Press release). Choice Hotels International - Media Center. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jack El-Hai, Lost Minnesota: Stories of Vanished Places (University of Minnesota Press, 2000) p. 48.
- ^ a b "Back in 1909, the Radisson was the 'jewel' of 7th St.", Minneapolis Star Tribune (November 1, 1981), Architecture, p. 10, 14.
- ^ a b "Radisson Hotel Opening Is Set for Wednesday", Minneapolis Star Tribune (December 12, 1909), p. 14.
- ^ "Architecture Is Taken From French Renaissance Period", Minneapolis Star Tribune (December 15, 1909), p. 10.
- ^ "Merit Always Wins: The Radisson Hotel Will Use the Best Materials in Construction and Finish", Minneapolis Star Tribune (May 8, 1909), p. 11.
- ^ "Radisson About us". Radisson. Archived from the original on 2009-03-28. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ "Furnishings Are Rich for the Radisson Hotel", Minneapolis Star Tribune (October 17, 1909), p. 7.
- ^ "Plans for Charity Ball", Minneapolis Star Tribune (September 19, 1909), p. 13.
- ^ "Waiters Cast Into Street", Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 11, 1910), p. 7.
- ^ James Gilbert Ryan, Leonard C. Schlup, Historical Dictionary of the 1940s (2015), p. 227.
- ^ Hallock Seymour, "Radisson Owner Buys Denver Hotel", Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 23, 1968), p. 20.
- ^ "Radisson chain seeks approval of Fargo hotel", Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 9, 1969), p. 14.
- ^ "Gene Luka Oversees the 'Little Disruption' at the Radisson", The Burlington Free Press (November 11, 1984), pp. 1D, 9D.
- ISBN 9781315752532.
- ^ "Slaying Could Chill Business with Moscow Oklahoman in Hotel Dispute".
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4144-4729-2.
- ^ "Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts In Europe, the Middle East and Africa to Change Their Name to Radisson Blu". Franchising.com. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels
- ^ Karmin, Craig (February 18, 2014). "Radisson to Launch Hotel for Millennials". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016.
- ^ Caswell, Mark (19 February 2020). "Radisson Red announces three new European properties". Business Traveller.
- ^ "RHG's new Radisson Collection to replace Quorvus Collection". hoteliermiddleeast.com. ITP Digital Media. March 6, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ O'Flaherty, Mark C. (March 27, 2018). "Return of a modernist masterpiece: the welcome revival of Copenhagen's Radisson Royal". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
- ^ radissonhotels.com - Hotels retrieved 13 April 2024
- ^ "Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Announces Name Change to Country Inn & Suites by Radisson" (Press release). Minneapolis: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Chow, Jason (13 October 2011). "In China, Hotel Operators Pursue Middle Class". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "The Americas Business Development Brochure" (PDF). Park Inn by Radisson. 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2019 – via Radisson Blu website.
- ^ a b "Best Park Inn by Radisson Hotels". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "Radisson Hotel Group and Panorama Group Announce End Of Joint Venture Partnership In Indonesia". Hospitality Net. 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Choice Hotels Completes Radisson Hotels Americas Milestone, Integrating Loyalty Programs And Allowing For Full Booking Capabilities On ChoiceHotels.com" (Press release). Choice Hotels International. Retrieved 2024-01-25 – via PR Newswire.