Radisson owner exploring sale, options for hotel business -WSJ

(Reuters) - Radisson hotels owner Carlson Cos Inc is exploring strategic alternatives for its hotel business, including a sale, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. A merger or a partnership are the other alternatives the company is exploring, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which has 1,370 hotels in operation and under development, includes Radisson Hotels, Park Plaza Hotels and Country Inns and Suites.