About Carlson
April 28, 2016 at 2:45AM
Headquarters: Minnetonka
Founded: 1938
Chairwoman: Diana Nelson
Business platforms: Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Carlson Hospitality Group
CEOs: Kurt Ekert, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; and David Berg, Carlson Hospitality Group
Hotels: More than 1,400 hotels in 115 countries
Travel: Presence in more than 150 countries
Employees: 111,000 people work for Carlson's brands
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