All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Still hungry
In a post-Covid world, people are still wary of crowded indoor spaces, pushing many hotels and guests alike to look to the outdoors. But with the colder season approaching, Mae Lossaso speaks to Tom Walters, senior vice-president of food & beverage operations at Hilton Americas, to find out how the Hilton has adapted long-term to a post-Covid world.
A whole new person
A healthier you, one staple that never leaves the spa and wellness industry. However, as guests search for new ways to relax and stay healthy, the industry has seen more demand for medical spa holidays. The rise of medspas that offer a combination of treatments covering medical procedures to holistic therapies indicates their popularity. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Emlyn Brown, global vice-president well-being at Accor Hotels to find out how the medspa industry has developed and what Accor is doing to help promote wellness.
Sustain the experience
Sustainability is a design concept that is going nowhere soon. As hotels adopt and incorporate this into their everyday operations, some are taking it a step further by constructing spaces and accomodation with sustainability at the very centre of the experience. Brooke Theis speaks to Angel Barreno at BIG about the newest biosphere treehouse at the Treehotel in Sweden, and Paul Robinson, the COO at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve, to find out more.
No longer a secret
France. Spain. Italy. These are the names traditionally associated with hospitality in the Mediterranean. Albania… perhaps not so much – that is until recently anyway. Long ignored by tourists and hoteliers alike, this Balkans nation is watching its fortunes transform. Both Radisson and IHG recently announced plans to open their first branded hotel in the country, while the Albanian government is busy sharpening infrastructure. Not that hoteliers necessarily need much encouragement. Between stunning natural beauty, acres of history and delicious food, Albania has something for everyone. Andrea Valentino talks to Blerina Ago of Active Albania and Hylko Versteeg of IHG to learn more.
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Lanzarote with Radisson Blu opening
Located in Costa Teguise and offering vast views of the Atlantic Ocean, Radisson Blu Resort, Lanzarote has opened its doors. The resort is the first Radisson Hotel Group property to arrive on the island, and the third in the Canary Islands, joining two Radisson Blu resorts in Gran Canaria. The hotel is focused on sustainability, with solar panels producing 100% of the hotel’s daytime energy consumption.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Zambian resort minutes away from Victoria Falls
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the Group’s first safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia, and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.
Radisson RED brings its buzz to Liverpool in iconic heritage building
The first Radisson RED hotel in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives in this lively city. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern barbecue and robata grill restaurant, Stoke. It offers classic dishes with a grilled twist paired with unrivalled views of the neoclassical architecture and acclaimed concert venue of St George’s Hall, as well as overlooking the city’s cultural district.
Radisson Hotel Group joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hotel groups, continues to be an industry leader driving forward the hospitality industry’s sustainability agenda and supporting the ongoing development of integrated sustainable tourism practices by joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Radisson Collection brand continues rapid expansion of iconic hotel properties
Radisson Hotel Group has had a stellar year of openings and looks forward to more compelling new additions to its already impressive collection of properties comprising the Radisson Collection brand. Launched in 2018 as a new luxury lifestyle collection of hotels for experience-driven travelers, Radisson Collection’s rapid growth marks the notable momentum of Radisson Hotel Group’s foray into luxury.