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Carlson Continues Expansion of Country Inns & Suites by Carlson(SM)
with Opening of 10th Hotel in New York and 12th Hotel in Indiana

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., March 14, 2011 - Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) in New York and the Midwestern United States. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cooperstown, N.Y. and the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Greenfield, Indiana mark the brand's growth in both regions as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy.

"With 10 Country Inns & Suites hotels in New York, more than 30 locations in the Northeast, 12 hotels in Indiana, and 175 Midwestern locations,  the brand is establishing a strong footprint in both of these regions," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "We are focused on building momentum in North America and emerging markets as we increase our portfolio of hotels over the next four years."

Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home. The brand offers an expanded complimentary hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and weekday newspaper– features especially attractive to business travelers.

Both Steve Okarski, owner of the Cooperstown, NY property and Mike Patel, owner of the Greenfield, Indiana property are "thrilled to be joining Country Inns & Suites, Carlson and their family of brands during these exciting times, given Carlson's strengths and momentum. We are confident that the consistency, value and leadership of this brand and the Carlson system will result in a successful future for this hotel."

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Cooperstown, N.Y.
The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Cooperstown, N.Y. is located just four miles from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and offers an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.  Extensive meeting space is available for up to 200 people. The 60-room hotel also features one-bedroom suites, studio suites and guest rooms with microwave, refrigerator and flat panel televisions.

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Greenfield, Indiana
The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Greenfield, Indiana is fifteen minutes east of Indianapolis and offers an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.  Meeting space is available for up to 30 people. The 63-room hotel also features whirlpool suites, one-bedroom suites, studio suites and guest rooms with microwave, refrigerator and flat panel televisions. The hotel is managed by IPD Hospitality, Inc.

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

About Carlson
Carlson is a privately held, global hospitality and travel company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. Carlson encompasses more than 1,070 hotels, including Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM), Park Inn® and Park Plaza®; more than 900 T.G.I. Friday's® restaurants; and a majority stake in Carlson Wagonlit Travel®, the global leader in business travel management. Carlson operates in more than 150 countries and its brands employ about 150,000 people.  www.carlson.com
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