The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide
and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS, announces the Park
Inn by Radisson Petrozavodsk. The property featuring 180 rooms is scheduled to
open in 2013. It is owned by Piter Concern. Park Inn by Radisson is a mid-market
brand which offers reliability, personalized services and great value for money.
"Russia is a focus region for the future development of our young and dynamic
brand Park Inn by Radisson - the country offers big potential for successful
mid-market concepts. With this signing, our Russian Park Inn by Radisson
portfolio reaches 6,000 rooms in operation and under development", said Kurt
Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
Petrozavodsk is a rapidly growing city in Northern Russia, close to the Finnish
border. The new Park Inn by Radisson property will be the first internationally
branded property in town and located in the very centre at 1 Gagarin Square,
named after the famous Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. The main train station is
next door and the city's cultural attractions are within walking distance.
Besides 180 modern and comfortable guest rooms, the hotel will comprise a
Paulaner restaurant, meeting rooms, and parking.
Petrozavodsk also is the capital of the Republic of Karelia, one of the 21
republics which make up the Russian Federation. The city was founded in 1703 by
Prince Menshikov on the behest of Peter the Great, who needed a manufacturing
centre to support economic development in Northern Russia. Petrozavodsk is just
350 kilometres away from the Finnish border, thus Karelia and Finland share a
long partnership related to science, economy and culture. Today, Karelia
supplies a high proportion of Russia's timber and paper products and the region
is also known for its lucrative iron ore mines. Thanks to its rugged beauty and
untouched wilderness, Karelia is a popular tourist destination. The forests of
Karelia are full of brown bears, reindeer and elk. As the capital, Petrozavodsk
is the ideal base for exploring the region.
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
About Piter Concern
Piter Concern is one of the biggest groups in St. Petersburg and the North-West
of Russia, and focusing on development and reconstruction of commercial malls.
During the last 10 years, the company has successfully completed many investment
projects, inclusive construction and management of the commercial complexes
Sennaya (2003) and Piter (2006). Piter Concern is a member of the St. Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce since 2006.
For more information on Piter Concern, visit www.piter-center.ru
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