Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney and Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne have made their mark as the leading hotel brands in Australia as the first choice for the travelling Chinese market. According to CTRIP, China’s leading travel booking website, both properties have received more reviews and higher rankings than their competitors in their respective cities.
 

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney has received over 170 reviews with an average guest ranking of 4.9 out of 5 an increase of 242% of Chinese visitors since joining up with CTRIP. Sister property Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne with over 250 reviews and average guest rating of 4.7, making it the leading hotel in Melbourne for the Chinese market, ahead of the other five-star properties in the area.

Mr Tudehope, Regional General Manager, Australia/Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Asia Pacific, indicated that “with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rapid growth in China, we are seeing a flow on effect of Chinese travellers wanting to experience our brands in other countries. Our location and friendliness of staff are a winning combination and the Chinese market appreciates this. Radisson hotels are ready for Chinese travellers and it shows in these results.”
 

As China's leading travel service enterprise, CTRIP provides over 90 million registered members with comprehensive services including hotel reservations, flight ticketing, package tours, corporate travel management, train ticket and dining reservations. In addition, both business and leisure travelers who hold CTRIP memberships enjoy access to travel information and special discounts from preferred businesses throughout China.
 

Radisson hotels innovation is the key to success with Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney’s introduction of new services and amenities that have not been offered in the past. Chinese guests can expect specially chosen amenity kits which include loose leaf tea, slippers, turn down service, dental kits and the introduction of Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese speaking staff to help with any enquiries guests may have.
 

Both hotels are extremely proud ofthese results and look forward to further growth in the market.
 

For further information or to interview Mr Tudehope, Regional General Manager Australia/Pacific, contact:

Alex Barnett
Marketing & Communications Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney

Tel: +61 2 8214 0149 
email: abarnett@radisson.com. 

About Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is an intimate, boutique style, five-star hote l housed within a stunning heritage listed building and features 336 guest rooms, 26 suites, the superb Bistro-Fax Restaurant & Bar, eight meeting rooms, 2 additional event venues and a Health Club & Spa. Located at 27 O'Connell Street in the centre of Sydney it offers easy access to major transport links, attractions and shopping precincts. Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands, a hallmark of vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality, characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service philosophy. 

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint spanning 100 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group's hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium. http://www.carlsonrezidor.com