The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide,
announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Mersin in Turkey. The former "Taksim" hotel
featuring 246 guest rooms will be rebranded in Q4 2011.
"Turkey is an important growth market for us - the country has a strong economy
and ambitious development plans. We look forward to further strengthening our
portfolio in this emerging region", said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of
Rezidor. After establishing a presence in both the capital Ankara and the
commercial hub Istanbul, Rezidor has expanded into Cesme, Antalya, and now
Mersin.
The Radisson Blu Hotel Mersin is a true landmark: It is located on the top
floors of the 52-story Mersin Tower, the second tallest building in Turkey with
outstanding visibility. All rooms offer stunning views of the city of Mersin and
the Mediterranean Sea.
The hotel has been fully renovated over the past 12 months and shows a unique,
sophisticated and minimalistic design by Eren Talu, one of Turkey's most famous
interior designers. It comprises 190 rooms with Radisson Blu signature services
such as free high speed Internet access, and 56 suites - including 3 elegant
presidential suites with a surface of 100 square meters each. Further services
include 2 restaurants, 1,700m(2) of meeting space, and a spa.
Mersin, located on the southern coast of Turkey, is a dynamic and economically
diverse city and a key link between Europe and the Middle East. It is home to a
massive port and a free trade zone, which is one of the largest in the region
and has attracted numerous international firms. With a seafront, cultural
attractions and a pleasant climate, it is also a popular regional tourist
destination.
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 400 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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