Carlson Hotels Worldwide Opens 1,000th Hotel in St Martin; Global Presence Includes Five Brands in 74 countries
Worldwide(R) today opened the 1,000th hotel in its worldwide portfolio, the
Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa (http://www.radisson.com/stmartin),
dedicating the achievement of this growth landmark to a global initiative of
environmental sustainability and responsible business.
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At opening ceremonies here today, top company officials joined with
representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Plant for
the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign (billiontreecampaign.com) and The Carbon
Neutral Company (carbonneutral.com) to officially dedicate this
resort. The company is planting 1,000 trees worldwide and making a financial
donation to the UNEP program plus partnering with The CarbonNeutral Company to
offset carbon equivalent to 10,000 room nights.
A highlight of the opening was the planting of the first tree in the 1,000
tree initiative, an indigenous Flamboyant tree that was located near the
resort’s signature ocean-front pool.
“We are extremely proud to open the Radisson St Martin Resort — the
1,000th property in the Carlson Hotels Worldwide portfolio — celebrating this
growth milestone with a global initiative embracing responsible business and
environmental sustainability,” said
Hotels Worldwide. “The five brands of Carlson Hotels Worldwide now are serving
guests in 74 countries,” he added. These brands include: Regent Hotels &
Resorts (regenthotels.com); Radisson Hotels & Resorts (radisson.com), Park
Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts (parkplaza.com), Country Inns & Suites By
Carlson(SM) (countryinns.com) and Park Inn(R) (parkinn.com).
The new 252-room Radisson St Martin Resort, nestled in the picturesque
cove of
resort in the growing global portfolio of Radisson Hotels & Resorts. The
luxury ocean-front resort has undergone a total transformation and features 63
suites and 189 guestrooms; a signature beachfront restaurant with al fresco
dining; casual, market-style eatery and lobby tapas bar. The resort also
includes a stunning zero-entry infinity pool; full-service spa and fitness
center; 7,500 square feet of meeting space and 150-slip marina. The hotel is
managed by Radisson Hotels & Resorts under
http://www.radisson.com/stmartin.
The United Nations Environment Programme’s Plant for the Planet: Billion
Tree Campaign brings communities, business, industry, civil organizations and
governments together to donate tree-planting pledges online with the objective
of planting at least one billion trees worldwide each year.
“We are delighted that Carlson Hotels is celebrating the opening of its
1,000th global property by pledging 1,000 trees to the Billion Tree Campaign,”
said
“In the face of alarming environmental data, the Billion Tree Campaign offers
hope and a simple solution for climate change mitigation, while enhancing
biodiversity.”
Carlson Hotels is also partnering with The CarbonNeutral Company to
purchase carbon offsets equaling 10,000 room-nights in honor of the opening of
its 1,000th hotel. The CarbonNeutral Company (carbonneutral.com) offers a
variety of auditable carbon offset programs and services that reduce travel’s
impact on the environment. Carlson Hotels also enables goldpoints plussm
members the opportunity to donate their points to support carbon offset.
“Taking action on climate change involves making the issue accessible to
everyone — as a company and also as an individual,” said
and Executive Director, Marketing of The CarbonNeutral Company. “We are
pleased to team with Carlson Hotels in support of an initiative that
emphasizes sustainability, personal responsibility and which provides
customers with a simple yet effective solution.”
Founded in 1938 by
in 1962. Between 1981 and 2000, the company expanded its hotel and resort
properties to include the brands of Regent Hotels & Resorts; Country Inns &
Suites By Carlson, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts and Park Inn. The company also
embarked on a global growth strategy that has resulted in a worldwide presence
in 74 countries. Today the Carlson Hotel brands continue to grow around the
world through regional offices and partner operations:
-- Carlson Hotels Worldwide, the Americas (headquarters in Minneapolis)
-- Radisson Hotels Latin America (Miami)
-- Atlantica International Hotel (Brazil)
-- Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
-- The Rezidor Hotel Group -- Carlson owns 41.7% of Rezidor shares
(Brussels)
-- Radisson Edwardian Hotels (London)
-- Park Plaza Hotels Europe (London)
-- Asia/Pacific
-- Carlson Hotels Worldwide-Asia Pacific (based in Singapore)
Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the major operating groups of Carlson
(carlson.com), a global leader in providing marketing, travel and hospitality
services. Other names in the Carlson family of brands and services are:
Carlson Marketing,
restaurants. The company has been recognized by both Fortune and Working
Mother magazines as one of the “100 best places to work in America,” Carlson
corporate headquarters are in
Carlson Hotels, visit http://www.carlsonhotels.com
About UNEP:
Formed in 1972, the UNEP (http://www.unep.org) is the United Nations’
designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and
regional level. UNEP coordinates the development of environmental policy
consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging
issues to the attention of governments and the international community for
action. UNEP’s Governing Council reports to the UN General Assembly; its 58
members are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms that reflect
equitable regional representation.
UNEP’s Billion Tree Campaign was inspired by
and founder of
million trees in 12 African countries since 1977.
About The CarbonNeutral Company:
The CarbonNeutral Company is the world’s leading carbon offset and
management business, working with over 300 major businesses and more than
60,000+ consumer clients. Over the past 10 years, they have purchased carbon
credits from almost 200 projects spread across six continents.
SOURCE Carlson Hotels Worldwide