Carlson Rezidor ramps up Australasian presence

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group plans to increase its presence in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

In Australia, its flagship five-star, 364-room Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney will be redesigned, with the first phase - affecting meeting and conference rooms – unveiled in late August, followed by a rooms upgrade.

“Our expansion plans for Australasia are backed by 17 years of experience in the region,” said Thorsten Kirschke, the president of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Asia Pacific.

“The tourism outlook is positive, especially in Australia where the forecast is for continued growth and where demand for rooms is projected to outstrip supply over the next three years.

“To better position ourselves to seize opportunities, we are growing our team to include a dedicated Australasia hotel development function based in Sydney and also introducing our full portfolio of brands including Radisson Red®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns and Suites By Carlson brands to the region.”

In addition, Carlson Rezidor is gearing up to roll out its Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brand with a focus on the regional centres of Australia and New Zealand.

Carlson Rezidor ramps up Australasian presence

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group plans to increase its presence in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

In Australia, its flagship five-star, 364-room Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney will be redesigned, with the first phase - affecting meeting and conference rooms – unveiled in late August, followed by a rooms upgrade.

“Our expansion plans for Australasia are backed by 17 years of experience in the region,” said Thorsten Kirschke, the president of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Asia Pacific.

“The tourism outlook is positive, especially in Australia where the forecast is for continued growth and where demand for rooms is projected to outstrip supply over the next three years.

“To better position ourselves to seize opportunities, we are growing our team to include a dedicated Australasia hotel development function based in Sydney and also introducing our full portfolio of brands including Radisson Red®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns and Suites By Carlson brands to the region.”

In addition, Carlson Rezidor is gearing up to roll out its Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brand with a focus on the regional centres of Australia and New Zealand.