Rezidor Supports UN Refugee Agency in Egypt and Tunisia

BRUSSELS, July 11, 2011 -

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel
companies worldwide, has announced support for the UN Refugee
Agency (UNHCR). Throughout June and July 2011, all 300 Rezidor
hotels in operation across Europe, Middle East and Africa have been
collecting monetary donations from employees and guests for
refugees from Libya who found shelter in Tunisia and Egypt.

“The violence in Libya has forced more than 800,000 people to
flee the country -– many of them are now waiting in Tunisia and
Egypt for urgent help. We would like to make a collective impact,
support the UNHCR’s emergency assistance and contribute to a quick
recovery of the Tunisian and Egyptian markets for tourism”, said
Kurt Ritter, president & CEO of Rezidor.

“The campaign is a strong and engaging call to action. We hope
that many guests and employees at Rezidor’s hotels will be inspired
to reach out to those forced to flee harrowing circumstances in
Libya“, added UNHCR deputy high commissioner Alexander
Aleinikoff.

UNHCR works in close co-operation with the Tunisian and Egyptian
governments, the Red Crescent and the International Organisation
for Migration - the agency has established transit camps for
refugees from Libya, and provides emergency shelter, food
assistance, water and sanitation. UNHCR is also involved in the
repatriation of third country nationals fleeing Libya and brings
migrant workers back to their home countries.

“Even small donations can make a big impact”, commented Inge
Huijbrechts, director responsible business at Rezidor.

“40 US$ is enough for 10 blankets, 100 US$ provides a survival
kit including blanket, mattress, kitchen set, cooking stove and
soap and for 200 US$ UNHCR can buy an all-weather tent to shelter
families.”

The Rezidor Hotel Group supports UNHCR within the scope of an
industry leading and award winning Responsible Business Programme.
Rezidor was one of the first international hotel groups to
implement a companywide initiative focusing on health & safety
for guests and employees, on respect for social and ethical issues
within the company, and on a reduced negative impact on the
environment. In 2010 and 2011, Rezidor was named as one of the
World’s Most Ethical Companies. Rezidor’s Radisson Blu and Park Inn
hotels in Egypt and Tunisia regularly support local and regional
charity organizations and help their respective communities
socially as well as economically.

“Our commitment to the UNHCR humanitarian efforts in the region
is a logical addition and development of our existing Responsible
Business activities. We want to be an engaged global player with a
sense for local needs, and meet this challenge as an opportunity in
our corporate ‘Yes I Can’-spirit”, concluded Inge Huijbrechts.

About The Rezidor Hotel Group:

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel
companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than
400 hotels in operation and under development with 88,800 rooms in
over 60 countries including href="www.radissonblu.com/hotels/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh">hotels
in Sharm el Sheikh, href="www.radissonblu.com/hotels/tunisia/djerba">hotels in
Djerba, href="www.radissonblu.com/hotels/united-kingdom/london">hotels
in London, href="www.radissonblu.com/hotels/united-arab-emirates/dubai">
hotels in Dubai and href="www.radissonblu.com/hotels/portugal/lisbon">hotels in
Lisbon.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts,
Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites in Europe,
Middle East and Africa, along with the Club Carlson loyalty
programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence
agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor
also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel
Missoni.

In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock
Exchange. Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel
company, based in Minneapolis (USA), is the majority
shareholder.

The Corporate office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in
Brussels, Belgium.

For further information please contact:
Christiane Reiter
Director Corporate Communication
The Rezidor Hotel Group
Avenue Du Bourget 44
B-1130 Brüssel
Belgien
+32 2 702 9331
www.radissonblu.com
 

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