Carlson Hotels Worldwide recently announced a new relationship with AARP that provides the organization's members with special rates that are reduced 10 to 25 percent off rack rates at select global locations of Carlson hotel brands.

"We hope this relationship with AARP will provide additional value to its more than 35 million members," said Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide. "Active seniors travel extensively both internationally and domestically. We are pleased to be able to offer special rates to help make travel more affordable and introduce them to the quality and value offered by our brands."

The partnership provides special rates for AARP members at hotel locations in the Americas and Asia Pacific for Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Park Inn, as well as Radisson Edwardian Hotels in London and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Special rates for AARP members are 10 percent off
the rack rate at Country Inns & Suites and Park Inn, while rates at Radisson and Park Plaza range between 10 to 25 percent off the rack rates.

The AARP member rates are available through the hotel brand web sites, toll-free numbers or by calling your travel professional.

At Radisson Hotels & Resorts®, reservations at the AARP member rate can be made online at www.radisson.com/aarp or by phone at 800-333-3333.

At Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts reservations can be made through the web site at www.parkplaza.com/aarp or by calling the toll-free reservation line in North America: 800-814-7000.

The web site for AARP member rates at Country Inns & Suites By Carlson® is www.countryinns.com/aarp or call toll-free at 800-456-4000.

Reservations for AARP members at Park Inn® hotels can be made through the web site at www.parkinn.com/aarp or by calling the toll-free reservation line in North America at 800-670-7275.

Special rates for AARP members vary by location and are subject to availability. Other
discounts may be available, depending on dates and locations.