MINNEAPOLIS – February 16, 2016 – Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading brands with nearly 300 hotels in operation in 69 countries and territories, today announced the opening of the Radisson Blu São Paulo. The hotel represents a key opening for the brand in one of the largest and most diverse cities in the world.

“We are very excited by the momentum of Radisson Blu in Latin America with our second hotel opening in the Americas in the first quarter of 2016,” said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “The addition of this hotel in São Paulo establishes Radisson Blu in another key, global gateway city and further strengthens the brand’s international portfolio of upper-upscale hotels.”

The brand’s recent expansion into Latin America includes the opening of the Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte in Brazil earlier this month and the Radisson Blu Santiago, La Dehesa in Chile coming in Q2 2016. The Radisson Blu São Paulo is operated by Atlantica Hotels International, Carlson Rezidor’s long-standing partner in Brazil.

“We see such a tremendous opportunity for further growth of Radisson Blu in strategic locations throughout Brazil by leveraging the strong global appeal the brand has as the leader in Europe, a top feeder market into cities like São Paulo,” stated Paul Sistare, founder and chief executive officer of Atlantica Hotels International.

The hotel offers 199 guest rooms and suites and is situated at the intersection of the prestigious Cidade Jardim and Faria Lima Avenues in the heart of the city's business and entertainment district. The property recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and now features Radisson Blu’s iconic, stylish and sophisticated design throughout its guestrooms and public areas, reflecting the distinctive style of the brand. The hotel’s Business Class rooms provide guests with upgraded room and bathroom amenities and daily turn-down service. Guests will enjoy the hotel’s restaurant Badebec, which features a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere and fresh international cuisine.

The Radisson Blu São Paulo has four fully-equipped meeting rooms that are ideal for corporate events. The hotel also offers complimentary services that include daily breakfast, high-speed Internet, a fitness center and a well-equipped business center.

“Our on-site amenities, stylish and sophisticated atmosphere and prominent location in the city, coupled with our Yes I Can!SM service attitude, make this hotel the ideal location for both business and leisure guests,” said Leandra Gallo, general manager, Radisson Blu São Paulo.

The hotel is located at Cidade Jardim Avenue 625, Itaim Bibi, near the Iguatemi Shopping Mall and the famous Paulista Avenue.

Acclaimed Radisson Blu hotels currently in the Americas include: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago; Radisson Blu Mall of America; Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown and Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte, Brazil.