Carlson Hotels has signed a partnership with the Sunshine100 Group, one of China’s top 10 property development firms, which will see the company more than double the size of its current hotel portfolio there.
The partnership will focus on expanding the presence of Carlson’s Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn brands across China.
The Sunshine100 Group plans to build at least 10 hotels which will be managed by Carlson Hotels Worldwide, with target cities including Tianjin, Chongqing, Shenyang, Yantai, Changsha, Nanning, Liuzhou and Guilin.
Martin Rinck, president and managing director, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific, said, “The partnership with Sunshine100 Group is a very significant development for Carlson and indicates our determination to grow the presence of our world-class hotel brands across the region.”
In October 2007, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific announced its first major partnership in the region with equity fund, Lotus Hotel Investment Fund. This targets hotel development opportunities in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam, among others.
Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific has already more than doubled its presence in China over the last three years and now manages nine hotels, including The Regent Beijing and The Regent Shanghai.
A further five Carlson-managed hotels are currently under development in China, not including the properties which will be built by Sunshine100.
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