HNA unit to buy Carlson Hotels

SEATTLE A unit of China’s HNA Group agreed to buy Carlson Hotels, gaining brands including Radisson and Park Plaza as the global lodging industry consolidates. HNA tourism group will acquire Carlson and its 51.3% stake in Rezidor Hotel Group, Carlson’s Brussels-based master licensee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and may begin a takeover offer for all of Rezidor, the companies said on Wednesday.