PUNE - Carlson Hotels has confirmed plans to develop a Radisson Hotel in Pune Kharadi. Owned by Calista Properties the Radisson Hotel Pune Kharadi is scheduled to open by August 2008. Paul Kirwin, president, Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific, said, "We see great potential in India given the increasing demand from both domestic and international travellers. Pune is an important industrial centre and the Radisson will provide an excellent option for the increasing number of travellers visiting the city for meetings and conventions."