Patrick H. Hagen Named General Manager of the Radisson SAS Halle-Merseburg
MERSEBURG, Germany, December 1, 2005. The Radisson SAS Halle-Merseburg has appointed Patrick H. Hagen to the property's new General Manager. Prior to assuming his new position, Patrick H. Hagen held a similar position at Sol Meli'a's TRYP Hotel Dusseldorf-Krefeld. With more than 15 years of international hospitality experience, he started his hotel career with Westin Hotels & Resorts and continued his professional development with positions at San Francisco's Parc Fifty Five Hotel, with Marriott, Fairmont, and Cirque du Soleil.
The Radisson SAS Halle-Merseburg is located atop the Cathedral Hill with a view of the old residential palace and the palace gardens, and is situated in the heart of one of Germany's most important industrial regions extending between Leipzig and Halle/Saale, minutes away from the Leipzig/ Halle International Airport.
The Radisson SAS Hotel combines the historical "Zech'sche Palais" with modern architecture which offers 134 spacious rooms & suites, with sunny terraces that are perfect for families and business travelers. Directly adjacent to the Radisson SAS Hotel you will find the historical "St"andehaus" of Merseburg.
Formerly a parliament building and today restored to a great and exclusive event-centre. Modern equipment in combination with historical ambience offers the best atmosphere for an unforgettable event for up to 1,000 guests.




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