Brussels, Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort in Limavady, the company's first property in Northern Ireland. The former Radisson (operated by U.S.-based Carlson Hospitality) property opened in June 1995 and is situated in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland, only 56 miles from Belfast International Airport and approximately 12 miles from the City of Derry airport. The hotel is located on a 127-acre parkland golf course close to one of the most historic areas of Northern Ireland. Guests can easily reach the famous Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery and Benone Strand Beach, as well as a number of well-known championship golf courses.

"We're very excited about this new partnership, as Radisson SAS is a prestigious, high-profile brand with hotels of the highest standards within Europe. To fly the Radisson SAS flag allows us to expand our business from key source markets," says Ian Wynne, general manager of the Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort.

The hotel has recently undergone a major expansion program and now offers 118 guest rooms, including Business Class rooms, suites and family rooms, featuring both accommodations in the original Manor House as well as in a more modern addition. Business travelers can benefit from a range of meeting and conference rooms accommodating up to 450 people.

Golfers will enjoy the 18-hole parkland golf course and the state-of-the-art indoor Golf Training Academy, all weather practice tees, covered driving range, putting greens and a Pro Shop. In addition, the hotel has an on-site Fairways Leisure Spa with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, spa, steam room, fitness facilities and treatment rooms.

Fresh local cuisine is served at the Coach House Brasserie overlooking the sixth fairway. Greens Restaurant, located in the hotel, offers a relaxed yet indulgent eating experience. Guests can unwind at the spike bar in the Coach House, while O'Cahan's Bar offers another welcome retreat.

Radisson SAS currently has 14 properties within the UK and Ireland. In addition to the recent openings in Leeds in May and Glasgow in November 2002, the company will also be adding hotels in Liverpool (2004), Stansted Airport (2004), Belfast (2004) and Birmingham (2005) in the UK. In Ireland, the chain's third property opened in Limerick in summer 2002 and will be followed by Letterkenny in late 2003.

Rezidor SAS is the master franchise holder for the Regent, Radisson SAS, Country Inn and Park Inn brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The company currently operates 122 Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts with a further 38 properties under development. The Radisson SAS portfolio now extends to 39 countries. Rezidor SAS has held the Radisson master franchise since 1994. Regent, Country Inn and Park Inn joined the portfolio in 2002. The company projects that they will have 700 hotels across all brands, operating within the EMEA region by 2012. Rezidor SAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the SAS Group.

Emily Easter
212-219-7560, ext. 204
Radisson Hotel Group