Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Offering Guests 25,000 Bonus Gold Points(R)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2012) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced that Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM is celebrating 25 years by partnering with its global hotel rewards program, Club CarlsonSM to reward guests with 25,000 bonus Gold Points® as part of the 25 for 25 event.

Now through October 14, 2012, guests who register and stay two or more consecutive nights with the 25 for 25 event rate will receive 25,000 bonus Gold Points. Gold Points can be redeemed toward stays at Carlson Rezidor Hotels and gift cards at a number of popular retailers such as T.G.I Friday's®, iTunes®, The Home Depot®, PrePaid Visa® cards and more. Guests can register and book their stay by visiting www.countryinns25.com.

"Having had the opportunity to open the very first Country Inns & Suites location, it's exciting to see how the brand has evolved into an industry leader," said Scott Meyer, vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. "With 25,000 bonus Gold Points guests can take advantage of a variety of rewards including gift cards from popular retailers."

Country Inns & Suites first opened in Burnsville, MN in September 1987. Over the past 25 years, Country Inns & Suites has grown into a leading upper midscale brand with more than 480 properties worldwide and growing, visit www.countryinns.com/destinations/.

Country Inns & Suites leads the industry by continually introducing innovative services and amenities to meet the needs of its guests. In late 2011, the brand completed rollout of classic diningware and silverware in all of its hotels in the U.S. to accompany its complimentary Be Our Guest hot breakfast. The introduction of classic diningware represents an industry first among major brands within the midscale hotel segment. The brand also offers free high-speed Internet access, weekday newspapers and fitness center access at hotels throughout the Americas.

For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free +1 (800) 456-4000.

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group - born in early 2012 - 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, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories, 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. The 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