Amy Klobuchar to Celebrate Radisson Blu Mall of America Grand Opening on May 1
**MEDIA ALERT**
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2013
Contacts:
Lauren Larson
Wagstaff Worldwide
312.943.6900
laurenlarson@wagstaffworldwide.com
SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR TO CELEBRATE THE
GRAND OPENING OF THE RADISSON BLU MALL OF AMERICA MAY 1
Radisson Blu Mall of Americas entrance
WHAT:
On Wednesday, May 1, the newly opened Radisson Blu Mall of America will host the official grand opening celebration at the hotel. Helping ring in the momentous occasion will be Diana Nelson, Chairman, Carlson; Trudy Rautio, CEO, Carlson; David Mortenson, President, Mortenson; Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
The evening will kick-off with remarks from the aforementioned individuals, who will speak to the excitement surrounding the launch of the prestigious brand and the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Groups journey back to Minnesota. A highlight of the evening will be an address from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar who will speak to the importance of travel to the state and the significance the hotel has in bringing tourism to Minnesota. Following the half hour, guests attending will be welcomed to a fete of food and cocktails; silent auction benefitting the World Childhood Foundation.
VISUALS:
- Blu carpet entrance for arrivals, with saxophonist setting the tone and local artist Jojo creating mural in the Porte Cachere while guests arrival
- Address and ribbon cutting ceremony from 6:30-7 p.m.
- Brief welcoming from General Manager Harry Gorstayn
- Comments from Trudy Rautio
- Comments from Mayor Gene Winstead
- Address from Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Ribbon cutting with Barbara Gage, Marilyn Carlson Nelson and David Mortenson
- Party kicks off with music, chic décor, dancing and more
MEDIA INFO:
- Media planning to attend need to arrive between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to set up their video cameras
- Limited number of camera/space availability on the stands
- Media looking to attend but not cover the night of, must RSVP to the Lauren Larson at the below email by noon on Wednesday, May 1
- Media interested in covering must contact Lauren Larson with Wagstaff Worldwide at laurenlarson@wagstaffworldwide.com or 312.943.6900
WHERE: Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425
INFO: Radisson Blu Mall of America
+1 (952) 881-5258
www.facebook.com/RadissonBluMallofAmerica
About Radisson Blu Mall of America
Marking the second Radisson Blu in North America, the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn is set to open in the spring of 2013. The hotel, attached to the famed Mall of America®, will offer a dedicated shopping program, Minnesota-centric FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar and spacious accommodations suitable for business and leisure travelers. http://www.radisson.com/bloomington-hotel-mn-55425/usablma or call +1 (952) 881-5258
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