The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide,
announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athens: The existing Athens Park Hotel will be
rebranded as Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens by mid December 2011. The property
featuring 152 rooms is Rezidor's very first hotel in Greece - the company is now
present in 65 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
"Despite the recent crisis and still challenging times in Greece, hotels in the
capital city Athens perform well. We are glad to arrive in the country and that
we are able to further strengthen the development of our core, upper upscale
brand Radisson Blu in South East Europe", said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of
Rezidor.
"Our hotel is a leading deluxe property in Athens, operating since 35 years. The
unique, modern and innovative design is inspired by an urban nature concept. We
look forward to joining the Radisson Blu family and to starting a fruitful
international cooperation", commented Vassilis & Mary Deverikos, owners of the
hotel.
The future Radisson Blu hotel was fully renovated in 2009/2010. Further
renovations are also planned for 2012. Today, the property comprises 152 guest
rooms, Gallo Nero restaurant, The Oak Room bar, St'Astra rooftop restaurant, and
two conference rooms. It also features a rooftop swimming pool with stunning
views across Athens and its famous Acropolis.
The location of the hotel is in the northern part of the city centre, on
Alexandras Avenue, which is one of the city's main avenues and offers excellent
access to the airport and surrounding area. The hotel is situated opposite
"Pedion Areos", Athens' largest park, and next to the National Archaeological
Museum. The immediate neighborhood was redeveloped for the 2004 Olympics and is
home to many offices and embassies. Athens' old centre, the Acropolis, numerous
museums and Kolonaki Square are all within walking distance.
For further information please contact:
Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9331,Christiane.Reiter@Rezidor.com
Renu Snehi, Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9241,Renu.Snehi@Rezidor.com
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the
world. The group features a portfolio of more than 415 hotels in operation and
under development with 90,000 rooms in over 60 countries.
Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts and Park Inn by
Radisson in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the Club Carlson loyalty
programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence agreement with
the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the
new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson, a
privately held, global hospitality and travel company, based in Minneapolis
(USA), is the majority shareholder.
The Corporate office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information on Rezidor, visit www.rezidor.com
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