Carlson Hotels worldwide – Asia Pacific to manage Radisson Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills

Company Brief

Hyderabad, March 18, 2008

Carlson Hotels Worldwide –Asia Pacific, one of the world’s largest privately owned hotel companies, will manage a new hotel in Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh and the fifth largest city in India.

Radisson Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2010, will be located towards the west of the city, within close proximity to the main tourist attractions, railway station and international airport. The 160-room hotel is owned by India’s Daaj Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.

Known for its rich history and cultural heritage and as ‘The City of Nizams’, Hyderabad is one of the most developed cities in India and a fast growing hub for information technology, biotechnology and outsourcing services.

“Hyderabad is India’s key commercial and tourism centre. The Radisson Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills will be a spectacular property, well positioned to satisfy demand from the increasing number of travellers visiting this exciting city,” said Martin Rinck, President and Managing Director, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific.

“We are confident the hotel’s strategic location, coupled with its comprehensive services, will make it the preferred choice for both business and leisure guests.”

Radisson Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills will also have conferencing facilities with the latest in audio-visual equipment, a fully equipped business centre, wireless internet access as well as a health club and spa.

Mr. B. S. Sahney, Director, Daaj Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd said, “This close working relationship with Carlson Hotels will allow us to develop a hotel that offers an unrivalled guest experience for the discerning domestic and international traveller to Hyderabad.”

Carlson is currently the largest international hotel group in India with 24 hotels and resorts in operation.

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