Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney Raises over $30,000 for Children in Need

At its third annual Charity Gala Dinner, the Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney raised over $30,000 for the World Childhood Foundation.Parent company, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has had a long standing relationship with the World Childhood Foundation and the Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney expanded their fundraising efforts by establishing a yearly event in support of the charity.

The World Childhood Foundation's work is aimed at the most marginalized children, the ones most often ignored and forgotten and focuses especially on homeless street children, children living in institutions, young mothers and sexually abused children. As part of the hotel's Responsible Business strategy, all proceeds from the Gala Dinner ticket sales, monetary donations and money raised on the special night will go to the World Childhood Foundation to support disadvantages children around the world.

"Another successful year with over $30,000 raised, we set ourselves the challenge to make the same impact on deprived children again and we did it again this year" says General Manager Peter Tudehope. "The continuous support of our business partners is of great importance and we thank all our main sponsors and helpers that agreed to assist again. Also I'd like to thank my hotel industry colleagues without your continued support we could not raise these much needed funds. Always committed to attaining environmental and social sustainability, together we can make a difference."

Packed with entertainment, the Gala Dinner promises to become a spectacular night. Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney's star chef Oswin Ribeiro treated guests to a 3-course menu of tantalizing delights while the popular and charismatic radio personality Gareth McCray MC'ed the night. Outstanding musical performances from David Sanders, soloist and the hotel's own Nuratni Radrizzani performed a stellar phoenix dance, as well as superb silent auction items and lucky door prizes are bound to transform this fundraiser into a magnificent night.

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney commitment to celebrate September as Responsible Business Action Month. 86 Carlson Rezidor hotels have already signed up to participate in this special month with a focus on reducing environmental footprints and helping children at risk. Last year, 4,000 employees from 62 Carlson Rezidor hotels came together to plant 5,700 trees, donate more than 1,000 units of blood, offering 13 jobs for physically challenged individuals, and raising more than USD$50,000 for various charities. The work made a difference in 65 communities throughout Asia Pacific last year.

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney

Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands, a hallmark of vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality, characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service philosophy. Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is an intimate, boutique style, five-star hotel is housed within a stunning heritage listed building. Featuring 336 guest rooms and 26 suites, the superb Bistro-Fax Restaurant & Bar, eight meeting rooms and a Health Club & Spa. Located at 27 O'Connell Street in the centre of Sydney with easy access to major transport links, attractions and shopping precincts.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group - born in early 2012 - is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and terriorities, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Park Inn by Radisson, Hotel Missoni and Park Plaza®). In most of the group's hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club Carlson, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium. http://www.carlson.com ; http://www.rezidor.com