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Six Radisson Bluhotels have achieved the internationally recognised Safehotels certification, it was announced today. The properties, located in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt, mark the inauguration of a worldwide roll out of certifications within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, who operate the Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels around the world.
In December 2014, the group signed an agreement with Safehotels - a globally recognised security consultancy. The agreement made Carlson Rezidor the first major international hotel group using the acclaimed independent certification programme to benefit guests, employees and owners.
Of the certified properties in the Middle East region, the Radisson Blu Dubai Marina property is notable for being the first residence to achieve this accreditation.
"This is a remarkable achievement, and one that we are very proud of because the Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina, is the first residenceto receive the Safehotels Alliance Certification. The health, safety and security of our guests is, of course, paramount to Rezidor's 'Yes I Can' service philosophy. We hope that this encourages our peers to implement global best practice in this discipline," said Rob Collier, General Manager at the Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina.
"Safehotels certification confirms that the hotel focuses on key elements of guest security relating to personal property and has appropriate response plans if ever there is an accident or any kind of emergency. The certificate shows the hotel is sincere in its guest's personal well-being. Being independently audited and certified yearly by Safehotels strengthen the value of that communication immensely. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has taken the already high level of internal precautions one step further by signing with Safehotels", says Hans Kanold, CEO for Safehotels Alliance AB.
In 2015, over 70 selected Rezidor hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa will undergo the Safehotels certification process. Over the next few months, properties in Bahrain and Kuwait are set to be audited.
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About Radisson Blu®
Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands with more than 280 hotels in operation in 62 countries. Radisson Blu's vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Distinguished the world over as the brand with Hotels Designed to Say YES!SM, Radisson Blu offers a vivid visual celebration of leading-edge style where the delight is in the detail. Radisson Blu hotels are located in prime locations in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across the world.
Radisson Bluis a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson SM.
For reservations and more information visit, www.radissonblu.com.
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 with180,000 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 ByCarlsonSM. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ 88,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.
For more information, visit www.carlsonrezidor.com.
For more information, please contact:
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Elaine Nettleton, Area PR, Digital Communications and Social Media Manager
Tel: +971 50 457 9556 elaine.nettleton@carlsonrezidor.com
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Naafia Mattoo,Senior Account Executive
Tel: +971 4 4507678naafia.mattoo@bm.com
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