Radisson Hotel Group will introduce its first Auckland hotel next year, with the 322-key Radisson RED Auckland. Located in the heart of Queen Street, the purpose-built hotel opens in 2025. "The signing of the Radisson RED Auckland marks a key milestone in our Australasia development strategy," said Elie Younes, EVP, Radisson Hotel Group. Guests accommodation ranges from Standard Rooms to spacious two-bedroom suites. There will be an all-day dining restaurant, a wellness facility function rooms for meetings and events. The hotel is part of a mixed-use commercial development, incorporating dining establishments including a rooftop specialty restaurant, and retail outlets. The Auckland hotel is just a 10-minute walk to the waterfront and boasts close proximity to casinos, art galleries and museums. The new Radisson RED hotel in New Zealand marks the latest expansion for the brand with nearly 80 hotels in operation and under development. Recent openings and signings include Berlin, Tbilisi, Belgrade, Liverpool, Phuket and Cebu.   

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Radisson Hotel Group is growing its Thailand footprint with a new Bangkok hotel. It signed Radisson Hotel Ploenchit Bangkok, formerly known as the Chateau de Bangkok, a 133-key contemporary upscale hotel. The property is situated only 400 metres from the US Embassy and just moments from Ploenchit BTS skytrain station. It plans more hotels in Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, and Pattaya. "Bangkok is a hugely important market where we already have seven hotels in operation," said David Nguyen, MD, Indochina and Strategic Partnerships. “The addition of the new Radisson Hotel Ploenchit Bangkok will revitalise the hospitality scene further.” The new Bangkok hotel is expected to open in 2024. The property will undergo significant renovations. Rooms and suites range from 30 to 93 square metres and will offer Radisson's Brilliant Basics program with signature bedding and state-of-the-art amenities. In addition, the hotel will have extended stay serviced apartments with a spacious living area and a fully equipped kitchenette. Hotel amenities will include an all-day dining restaurant, fitness centre and outdoor pool. Event spaces include a 187-square metre ballroom.

Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first Radisson-branded hotel Baku, Azerbaijan. It followed an extensive renovation and conversion of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Baku. Radisson Baku Hotel is the Group's first Radisson in Azerbaijan. It features 255 guest rooms, including newly renovated Superior and Junior rooms with Scandinavian design. The Baku Hotel also offers Studios and Apartment rooms with kitchenettes for long stays. It houses an all-day dining venue, versatile meeting spaces including a ballroom and fitness centre. Antoine Moubarak, Regional Director said: 'We are thrilled to introduce our Radisson brand to Baku.” “This will bring strong value to guests looking to travel to Baku and explore the city's rich history.”

Radisson Hotel Group and La Vie Hotels & Resorts have strengthened their partnership to add over 30 Asia Pacific hotels over the next 10 years.   They inked a Master Collaboration Agreement that will see Radisson Hotel Group become La Vie's Hotels & Resort's preferred partner. La Vie will develop, manage and operate properties under five brands. These are Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. La Vie Hotels & Resorts is an owner-centric hospitality management company and is a subsidiary of La Vie Hospitality Group. It will develop Asia Pacific hotels in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh. it will also drive the expansion of the Group's portfolio in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu. Radisson Hotel Group and La Vie's existing relationship started in 2022 through the  rebranding and conversion of three hotels in Sri Lanka. These hotels under the Radisson Blu and Radisson brands are located in Galle, Colombo and Kandy. Elie Younes, Radisson EVP, said: "This marks the next step on our journey together and the expansion of our partnership across key regional markets." A centralised franchising service will soon be extended into Australasia, enabling independent and small-scale hotel companies to join Radisson's global network.

Radisson Hotel Group has formally opened a new beachside Hua Hin resort in Thailand. Andre de Jong, SVP, South-East Asia & Pacific, said: "It marks an important milestone in our South-East Asian expansion strategy.” “The opening of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin couldn't be more timely, with international travel now swinging into full gear." Nestled along Cha-am Beach, the resort is close to Hua Hin's top cultural attractions, The Hua Hin resort features 243 rooms and suites overlooking the sea. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool with a water slide, a water sports centre, a fitness centre, spa, skate park and direct beachfront access. There is a supervised kid's club and diverse dining and social venues. It also houses a total of six function spaces.

Radisson Hotel Group has joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council The Group's membership in the GSTC forms part of its focus to drive sustainability within the hospitality industry. The GSTC’s mission is to increase awareness and demand for sustainable tourism. The GSTC was formed in 2007 as a coalition of 32 partners, initiated by stakeholders including the Rainforest Alliance. During this year's COP27 in Egypt, Radisson Hotel Group reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by signing the Glasgow Declaration and encouraging other hospitality groups to join. The Group has a commitment to be Net-Zero by 2050.

  Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its Thailand portfolio with the signing of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin It will operate the upscale beachfront resort with Destination Group, which is set to open in February 2023. Thailand is as a key focus for Radisson, as it aims to double its portfolio of hotels. The Group has set up a new business unit in Bangkok to drive its long-term strategy. Thailand has recorded a strong rebound, welcoming over seven million foreign arrivals. "Our upscale Radisson brand is a perfect fit for the resort, which enjoys an excellent beachfront location in Hua Hin," said David Nguyen, MD, Strategic Partnerships, South East Asia & Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group. The 243-key resort becomes the Group's sixth property in Thailand. It is located directly on Thailand's  gulf coast, a 2.5 hours' drive from Bangkok,. Extensive facilities include eight restaurants and bars, outdoor pool, spa, and fitness centre.

Radisson Hotel Group announced its new revamped Radisson Rewards loyalty program. Guests get to enjoy benefits faster, with VIP members advancing to the highest tier twice as fast as before. Benefits can be accessed from day one. This includes in-stay privileges such as complimentary upgrades, F&B discounts and additional experiences. The Group's new loyalty program has become more streamlined with just three tiers (Club, Premium, and VIP), offering members the fastest route to elevate their status,. The new Discount Booster for future reservations will allow members the choice to boost their discount by reducing the number of points they earn. The currency model has been enhanced with members now able to book any room type in any hotel making it easier to book an Award Night with the new dynamic redemption model. Members can use their points exactly how and when they like, and now have the flexibility to choose how many points to use for an Award Night or combine any amount of points with cash. “These new benefits will encourage new members to join and fast-track their member status," said Cristina Serra, Global Senior Vice President Brand, Experience & Customer Strategy at Radisson Hotel Group. The new program aims to be the most personalised in the industry and offer choices based on guest preferences and previous requests.

Radisson Hotel Group unveiled major expansion plans for Australasia, with a newly expanded brand portfolio. The expansion will target capital cities and popular regional destinations across Australia and New Zealand, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. It will be driven through growth models such as strategic alliances and master license agreements with partners. The Group will explore tactical mergers and acquisitions. These initiatives will be led by the new business unit in Sydney, which is already operational. Radisson is doubling down on its mid-scale brands in the market – with Radisson Individuals, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson and Radisson RED spearheading the growth.