Press Release5 July 2021Radisson Hotel Group welcomes guests back this summer with exciting new openings and property signings. The Group is ready to rebound in holiday and business travel. Radisson Hotel Group welcomes its leisure and business guests with safety and flexibility.AdvertisementsRadisson Hotel Group, based on the Group's five-year expansion plan and transformation plan, is ready to rebound in travel. Radisson Hotel Group remains committed to being the brand of choice for guests, owners and partners.Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce 33 new hotel sign-ups, totaling close to 4,500 rooms in its EMEA portfolio. It remains optimistic about the future and optimistic about the business recovery. In 2021, the Group will open 30 properties, including iconic hotels in top summer vacation destinations like Turkey, Dubai and Italy. Radisson Collection Hotel, Bodrum is a beautiful premium lifestyle hotel that's located in Bodrum's most serene and stunning Aspat Bay, on the Aegean Coast.With increasing occupancy rates, destinations such as France and the UAE, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Russia and the UAE continue to be popular with guests. Particularly France and the UK have seen a strong rise in demand. The Group has expanded its presence in France with Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Center in the historic center of this medieval city and Relais de Margaux, the Group's latest brand. Radisson Individuals is a member in Bordeaux. Radisson Individuals also added the River Ness Hotel to its portfolio. This is a Radisson Individuals member that opened this summer in Inverness, Scotland.Elie Younes (Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer) said that they are excited for an exciting summer. So far, we have had a promising year with continued growth in all of our brands in both emerging and mature markets. We will open 20 more hotels in popular locations across EMEA during the second half. Radisson Hotel Group has been a trusted partner for the past 18 months. I am grateful to all who have given their trust, especially our employees, who have demonstrated true dedication and perseverance when faced with challenges. We are also grateful to our shareholders and partners for their continued support.Radisson Hotel Group signed 33 hotels in EMEA since the beginning of 2021. These properties include popular destinations like Athens (Greece), Sicily, Piedmont, and Tbilisi (Georgia), where Radisson Hotel Group is a Radisson Collection Hotel.Radisson Hotel Group in Italy recently announced the doubled of its portfolio by signing seven new hotels in top-tier locations such as Milan and Florence. Radisson Collection Hotel Palazzo Nani Venice and Palazzo Touring Club Milan are the new Radisson Collection Hotels. They join the newly opened Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina dAmpezzo. This Radisson Collection Hotel is located in Cortina dAmpezzo which will host the 2026 Winter Olympics as well as the Paralympic Games. The Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & Spa is a member Radisson Individuals, Sicily. Alagna Mountain Resort & Spa is a member Radisson Individuals, Piedmont. Radisson Hotel Group's Italian portfolio has increased exponentially from just three hotels to nearly twenty in just a few short years thanks to its innovative, flexible and dynamic working methods.Elie Younes is the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer.
