While other hotel loyalty programs are raising the number of points needed for a free night stay, Carlson Hotels goldpoints plus^SM program has lowered the points required at over 300 hotels and resorts around the globe. And for a limited time, Carlson Hotels is making it even easier to redeem points by launching a Redemption Sale. goldpoints plus members can obtain savings of up to 50 percent off the number of Gold Points® normally required for an award stay from April 1 to May 31, 2010.

The discount available varies by brand:

• Redeem 25 percent fewer Gold Points for an award stay at participating Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM and Park Inn® hotels worldwide.

• Redeem 50 percent fewer Gold Points for an award stay at participating Radisson®, Park Plaza® and Regent® hotels worldwide.

• For more information, a listing of participating hotels, and further details on the terms of the offer, please visit www.goldpointsplus.com/redeempoints.

  About Carlson Hotels
  Carlson Hotels is a leading global hotel company with more than 1,060 locations in 77 countries. Its brands include: Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM, Park Inn®, Park Plaza® and Regent®. Carlson Hotels is part of Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company. For more information, please visit www.carlsonhotels.com.

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