Carlson Hotels adds 33 properties

The Minnetonka-based hospitality company recently announced that during the second quarter of this financial year, it added 33 new hotels and resorts to its portfolio and inked franchise or management agreements for an additional 20 future hotels. Meanwhile, the company`s franchise or management signings for 20 future hotels include locations in the United States, Brazil, The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and India. These new properties will be opened within the next two to three years. It is also said that Carlson`s new properties span over 13 countries, which includes 13 Radisson and Radisson Blu properties; 15 Country Inns & Suites by Carlson properties and five Park Inn locations. Much of Carlson`s expansion in the second quarter was powered by its Country Inns & Suites by Carlson brand, which opened 15 new properties in the second quarter, including 12 locations in the United States. The brand also signed five new hotels in this financial year, including locations in Augusta, Ga., Seguin, Texas and India. At the end of the second quarter, the Carlson Hotels Worldwide portfolio has totaled 1,032 hotels with more than 153,500 rooms in 73 countries. Carlson hotel brands also include Regent(R) Hotels & Resorts and Park Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts.