EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES WILKINSON IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Carlson’s United States hotels had a strong fourth quarter and are performing well to kick-off 2013, according to the company’s President for the Americas, Thorsten Kirschke.

Speaking exclusively to HM on camera at Carlson’s Full Service Brands Business Conference in Chicago, Illinois, he said hotels posted 6% RevPAR growth and the outlook for 2013 is positive.

To view the interview, click on the image below.

James Wilkinson

Editor-In-Chief, Hotel Management