The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, hosts its 2014 Annual Business Conference at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit.
The Annual Business Conference is an internal meeting for more than 420 Rezidor’s senior corporate and regional executives, and hotel General Managers from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In 2013, the meeting served as a launch pad for the group’s 4D strategy—Develop, Delight, Drive and Deliver—reflecting the Rezidor group’s vision and mission.
This year’s conference aims to accelerate the 4D strategy bringing it to life with interactive workshops and presentations.

“The Middle East is an important growth market for Rezidor with 50 hotels and 12,500 rooms in operation and under development. By hosting our 2014 Annual Business Conference in Abu Dhabi, we are signaling our strong commitment to grow in this emerging market,” said Wolfgang M. Neumann, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Rezidor Hotel Group. “The leadership has set a bold vision for the future where the tourism and hospitality sectors are essential components in the development of the economy. Our long-term strategy will not focus on the expansion of our country footprint, delivery of world class services and play an essential role in the advancement of the UAE tourism and hospitality industry.”

Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 is a policy framework that was devised to diversify the country’s economy to encourage investment and create jobs.

“The Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 is a signal that the leadership is focused on infrastructural development across wide-ranging sectors including transport, recreation and hotels,” continued Neumann. “These strategies ensure that the tourism sector in the UAE will develop into one that is dynamic, vibrant and cohesive.”

The Rezidor Hotel Group’s EMEA portfolio includes 433 hotels in 72 countries, and is made up of the core brands of Radisson Blu and the Park Inn by Radisson.