The Chinese private company that acquired Carlson Hotel Group in 2016 was

In April 2016, HNA Tourism Group, a subsidiary of HNA Group, acquired Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc., which had not yet changed its name at the time. According to the acquisition agreement, HNA Tourism Group will acquire the entire equity of Carlson Hotels, including its approximately 51.3% stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB (hereinafter referred to as "Rezidor"). At that time, neither party to the transaction disclosed the amount of the transaction.