Carlson Signs First Radisson Blu in U.S.

Carlson Hotels has signed an agreement to develop the first Radisson Blu hotel in the United States. The US$ 125 million development in Chicago is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.

A joint venture between Carlson Hotels and Aqua at Lakeshore East LLC owner and developer, Magellan Development Group, Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel will be located on 18 floors of the 81-story tower. The mixed-use residential property received the 2009 Skyscraper of the Year Award for its fascinating shape, the appearance of which changes dramatically depending on the perspective.

“Our ambition is to establish flagship hotels in major cities in the U.S., and the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is a major step towards realizing that goal,” said Hubert Joly, president and chief executive officer, Carlson.

Carlson’s Ambition 2015 is fuelled by an investment program of up to US$ 1.5 billion focused on positioning Radisson in North America as a powerful, globally consistent first-class brand.

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