RIGA, Latvia, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija has shown its support for the biggest Dancesport competitions in Latvia.

The Latvian Championship and the Latvian Cup Competition both took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, with the Radisson Blu Hotel in Riga, Latvia being the main sponsor of these competitions.

In honour of Radisson Blu Hotels in Riga sponsoring the competitions, the title given to the state level competitors was named the Radisson Blu Cup. This was the final championship and the best couples will go through to represent the State in the European and the World Championships that will take place in the first half of 2011.

"We are delighted to be chosen as the main partner and sponsor of such an important event. It is a great opportunity for us as an enterprise in hospitality sector, whose service traditions are known all around the world, to help new talents and to provide our contribution in the development and popularization of Dancesport," said Mr. Valdis Portnajs, director of sales and marketing at three Radisson Blu Riga Hotels.

The competitions lasted for two days at the hotel in Riga, with three dance competitions taking place each day. Participants ranged from children (beginners) aged four and up, as well as adult pairs of Latvian Dancesport elite dancers. These adult pairs contested for their ranking in Latvia and for their opportunity to represent Latvia in the World and European Championships.

Furthermore, these competitions were the most important state level competitions of 2011, and saw elite Dancesport athletes and dance lovers from all over Latvia participate.

About The Rezidor Hotel Group:

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 400 hotels in operation and under development including hotels in London and hotels in Rome, with more than 86,300 rooms in over 60 countries, including hotel Rooms in Riga.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the Club Carlson loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.

In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson Companies is the main shareholder.

The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.

For more information please contact:
Aiga Lapina
Marketing Manager
55  Elizabetes Str
Riga
LV-1010
Latvia
+371 6777 2254
www.radissonblu.com/elizabetehotel-riga

SOURCE The Rezidor Hotel Group