Carlson Hotels is bringing its Radisson Blu brand to the United States with the 2011 opening of the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, occupying 18 floors of the 81-story Aqua skyscraper in Chicago. The mixed-use residential tower received the 2009 Skyscraper of the Year Award for its fascinating shape, the appearance of which changes dramatically depending on the perspective.
"This venture is part of the moves we are making to align our U.S. brand with our global standards," says Thorsten Kirschke, executive vice president and COO, Carlson Hotels, the Americas.
