The company is on track to achieve its goal of over 100 properties in 2009 with
key projects open or under development within the fast growing markets around the region, including China, India and Thailand.
“When Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific was created five years ago, we set forth a strategy to expand our portfolio of brands throughout the region,” said Paul Kirwin, President of Carlson Hotels Worldwide Asia Pacific and President of Carlson Asia Pacific.
“As we mark our fifth anniversary, I am pleased to report that we have currently grown to 53 locations in 11 countries with an additional 40 hotels in the development pipeline.”
As the hotel group intensifies its global strategy, it is also strengthening its senior management team in the Asia Pacific, with the appointment of Martin Rinck as the incoming president and managing director of Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific.
Martin, who had led business development at the Rezidor Hotel Group for the past four years during a record-breaking period of growth and expansion, will assume this position from Paul next month, while Paul will continue as president of the overall Carlson organisation in Asia Pacific.
Globally, Carlson Hotels Worldwide added 40 new hotels to its portfolio during the first six months of this year.
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