07 May 2015
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced an extension of its partnership with National Hotels Company Bahrain for 15 more years. The partnership will continue the group's legacy in the Kingdom, as the operating partner for one of Bahrain's most iconic hotels - the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa.

The partnership between the Rezidor Hotel Group and National Hotels Company Bahrain was initiated in 2000, which saw the Radisson Blu assume management of the 246-room Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. In 2005, the property was expanded with the addition of the 121-room Diplomat Radisson Blu Residence & Spa, the first Zen-inspired Spa in Bahrain.

"We are thrilled to announce the extension of our partnership with National Hotels Company Bahrain, to continue serving the Kingdom with our unique hospitality through such a landmark property," said Mark Willis, Area Vice President for the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, The Rezidor Hotel Group.

"The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa has been a highly successful property in recent times, and we look forward to continuing to develop our relationship and the property to retain its position as a premium location for residents and visitors alike."

As of May 2015, the Rezidor Hotel Group manages 34 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson properties in the Middle East, with 28 more set to open in the coming years - including one new property in Bahrain.

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About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups and includes more than 1,350 hotels in operation and under development totaling 180,000 rooms and a footprint spanning 105 countries and territories. The Carlson Rezidor portfolio includes a powerful set of global brands: Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group employs 88,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium. Visit www.carlsonrezidor.com for more information.

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