Our entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted in our more than 70-year history and the Carlson Credo. Looking ahead, we are driven by our purpose, our Ambition 2015 strategy and our values.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Carlson encompasses more than 1,300 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint spanning 100 countries; more than 900 restaurants in more than 60 countries and territories; and a majority stake in Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global leader in business travel management, which operates in more than 150 countries and territories.*

For Carlson, hospitality is more than a market: it represents the essence of what we do for our guests. We simply like to take care of them and bring them extraordinary service.