Our Heritage
Radisson Hospitality AB's debut - The Royal Copenhagen in Denmark, created together with the legendary Arne Jacobsen, was hailed as the world’s first designer hotel. This auspicious start marked the beginning of a collection of landmark properties and innovative designs that would define Radisson Hospitality AB with its dynamic portfolio of brands and hotels.
2018
- Radisson Hotel Group rebrands Club Carlson loyalty program to Radisson Rewards
- A new global brand architecture, introducing Radisson in EMEA and launching Radisson Collection
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group becomes the Radisson Hotel GroupTM
- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson becomes Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
2017
- HNA Tourism Group Co., Ltd. announced a mandatory public offer to acquire all shares in Rezidor
- Federico J. González became Rezidor’s President & CEO and Chairman of the Global Steering Committee
2016
- The Rezidor Hotel Group entered the economy segment with a 49% stake in prizeotel
- HNA Tourism Group acquired Carlson Hotels, Inc.
2014
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced a new brand in the upscale lifestyle select segment, Radisson RED
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced a new brand in the luxury segment, Quorvus Collection
2012
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is named Hotel Group of the Year at Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2012
- Carlson increased its ownership in The Rezidor Hotel Group to 51 percent, and the two joined forces in a strategic partnership and went to market as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
2010
- Rezidor named one of the Most Ethical Companies of the World by Ethisphere Institute
- Park Inn becomes Park Inn by Radisson
- Radisson Blu became the Largest Upscale Hotel Brand in Europe, per MKG
2009
- First Hotel Missoni opens in Edinburgh to great acclaim
- Radisson SAS brand name was updated to Radisson Blu
2007
- Carlson increased ownership in The Rezidor Hotel Group to 41.7 percent
2006
- The Rezidor Hotel Group completed an initial public offering on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson purchased additional shares, increasing its ownership to 35 percent
2005
- Carlson acquired 25 percent ownership of The Rezidor Hotel Group, solidifying the company’s commitment to global growth
2002
- SAS International Hotels became The Rezidor Hotel Group and acquired franchise rights to Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
1999
- Carlson Hotels launched the guest loyalty program now known as Radisson RewardsTM
1994
- SAS International Hotels signed a master franchise agreement with Carlson Hotels to manage the Radisson brand in EMEA, which would later become Radisson Blu
1987
- Carlson Hotels and SAS International Hotels signed a partnership to bring the Radisson® brand to Europe
1986
- Carlson Hotels and SAS International Hotels signed a partnership to bring the Radisson® brand to Europe
1960
- Carlson entered the hotel business in the Americas through a 50 percent interest in the Radisson Downtown Hotel in Minneapolis
- The Royal Copenhagen by Arne Jacobsen in Denmark was hailed as the world’s first designer hotel
2018
- 80% of Hotels are eco-labelled
- Announcing a global partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, as part of the Group’s Destination 2022 5-year strategy
- The group is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the ninth year in a row
- The innovative towel replacement program at Radisson Blu, provides safe drinking water to 22,500 children
2017
- 2017 Radisson Blu wins IMEX-GMIC sustainability award for Blu Planet
- Radisson Hotel Group wins the United Nations World Tourism Organization award for innovation in Enterprises with “Adding Color to Lives”
2016-2018
- Radisson Hotel Group receives the Eco Vadis Silver recognition for sustainable supply chain practices for the 3 consecutive years
2016
- Radisson Hotel Group signs a unique cooperation agreement with the IFC EDGE to promote green buildings in emerging markets
- Successfully wrap up our five-year ambitious Think Planet target to save 25% of energy
- Radisson Hotel Group becomes a silver member of Sustainable Brands International (SBI)
2015
- Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands, where 30% of the employees are deaf, wins the Guardian Sustainable Business award
- Radisson Hotel Group launches Adding Color to Lives the project to help youth in risk
- Radisson Blu launches the Blu Planet initiative, which focuses on conserving and protecting the Earth’s limited supply of fresh water
2014
- Signatory of UN CEO Water Mandate & launch of Radisson Blu towel reuse linked to donations to provide safe drinking water to communities in need
- Radisson Hotel Group signs the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and launches its Women in Leadership initiative
2013
- Responsible Business launches a new training
- Radisson Hotel Group becomes lead partner of the Youth Career Initiative
2012
- Think Planet Energy saving initiative targets 25% consumption savings in 5 years
2010
- The group targets 100% eco-labelled hotels and achieves an eco–label for 55% of hotels
- First global Responsible Business action month with Carlson Companies
- First time awarded as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
2009
- The Group joins the United Nations Global Compact
2008
- Launch of www.rezidorethics.com, an independently managed website for reports on the Business Ethics
2007
- First international hotel group to offer guests carbon offsetting
- World Childhood Foundation becomes corporate charity organization
2004
- Signature of ECPAT Code of Conduct against sexual exploitation of children
- Hospitality Award for Environmental Protection
2003
- Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel, Oslo, is first Rezidor property to receive an eco-label
- The Group becomes chair of International Hotels Environment Initiative Executive Committee
- Launch of Hotel Environment Action Month (now Community Action Month)
2001
- Save the Children becomes corporate charity organization
- Monthly reporting of energy, water and waste
- First Responsible Business training
- Launch of the Responsible Business program encompassing the three pillars
1996
- Launch of the Radisson SAS environmental program
- Founding member of the International Hotels Environment Initiative
1989
- First Environmental Policy
2018
- Over 225 hotels are Safehotels Certified
2015-2018
- Chairing of the OSAC Belgium country council
2015-2017
- Chairing of the OSAC Hotel Security Working Group
2014
- Creation of the Global Safety and Security Council
- Signing a global agreement with Safehotels Alliance, the leading hotel security certification company
2010
- Safety and security program for Radisson hotel Group goes global
2008
- Founding member of the Hotel Security Working Group (HSWG) in the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
- Monthly TRIC=S safety and security reports distributed to all General Managers
2006
- Launch of the online self-security assessment tool (3T monitor, now called SSA)
1998
- Move from control to support
1991
- First major event planning program
1988
- First Safety and Security manual