All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
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.
A view from the top
After the past couple of years, the 34th Deloitte European Hospitality Industry Conference is back and bigger than ever. Offering the chance for hotel operators and investors alike to connect and find out the latest trends, Amelia Fletcher attends and hears from an esteemed panel entitled ‘The View from the Top’ to find out how they’re making decisions for their businesses.
Rethinking rewarding loyalty
Loyalty programmes have become an essential tool in building a sustainable business in the hospitality sector, particularly during the pandemic, and Radisson Rewards is no exception. Radisson Hotel Group has just announced its new updated programme and Cristina Serra, global senior VP for brand, experience & customer strategy tells Jim Banks why it is more effective and more rewarding than ever.
A platform for hotel owners
HOFTEL was founded back in 2005 as a low-key network of hospitality real estate companies, allowing members to share insights and compare notes across brands and continents. Since then, the group has expanded to over 70 members with around $100bn of hospitality-related property. Simon Allison, chairman and CEO of HOFTEL, offers insight from the top of this global organisation.
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.