Carlson Asia Pac achieves expansion target
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Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific has achieved its target of having at least 20,000 rooms in operation and under development in the region by the end of 2008. The target, part of the company’s broader strategy to significantly increase its presence in Asia Pacific, means that Carlson Asia Pacific has doubled the number of new management contracts signed this year, compared to 2007. The group now has 120 properties in operation and under development in 14 countries across the region.
“We will continue to focus on growing our managed properties portfolio in 2009 as we look to double our presence across Asia Pacific within four years. Our main target markets will, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific.
“We will also actively explore opportunities in new territories such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Tibet to enhance our brand presence in key business and leisure locations,” he added.
So far this year Carlson Asia Pacific has signed deals to manage three new Philippine hotels, in Manila and Cebu, as well as entering Kuala Lumpur with its luxury Regent brand. It also has four openings planned in Bangkok, five hotels under development in China, as well as over 50 properties under development in India.
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