https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/scandic hotels/ Scandic Hotels News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:17:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-unveils-intentions-for-the-launch-of-two-additional-hotels-in-helsi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-unveils-intentions-for-the-launch-of-two-additional-hotels-in-helsi/ Scandic Hotels has recently entered into a contractual agreement aimed at inaugurating two novel lodging establishments within the vibrant cityscape of Helsinki. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:39:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-kiruna-first-commercial-enterprise-to-open-in-new-city-center/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-kiruna-first-commercial-enterprise-to-open-in-new-city-center/ Scandic Kiruna is the first commercial enterprise to open its doors in the new city center, a milestone in the internationally renowned urban transformation that has been ongoing since 2004. The new hotel has 231 rooms on 13 floors and architecture featuring a valley and peak design that echoes the Kebnekaise massif and Lapporten Valley. With the opening of Scandic Kiruna, Scandic will increase its room capacity by 60 rooms and become the largest hotel operator in the city. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:38:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-signs-for-new-sweden-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-signs-for-new-sweden-property/ The new 210-room hotel, which will be attractively located in the harbour area, will be built of wood, giving it a very high environmental standard. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:33:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-expands-presence-in-copenhagen-with-latest-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-expands-presence-in-copenhagen-with-latest-opening/ Scandic has opened the historic hotel and event venue Scandic Falkoner in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg theatre district. This is the company’s second new hotel in the city in less than a year and just one of several hotels that will be established in the coming years. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:56:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-scandic-paasi-helsinki/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-scandic-paasi-helsinki/ Scandic Paasi is known for its excellent service and central location, with all the most popular sights in Helsinki just a short walk way. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night to see what this one-of-a-kind hotel brings to the Finnish hospitality scene. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:35:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-plans-new-hotel-in-gothenburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-plans-new-hotel-in-gothenburg/ Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with the property company Vasakronan. The agreement covers the operation of a new hotel in the Platinan block, part of the new urban development project Älvstaden in Gothenburg. Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:04:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-in-event-focus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-in-event-focus/ Scandic Hotels has entered into a strategic partnership with MCI Nordics, one of the leading event and meeting management companies in the world. Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:45:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-offers-mobile-lifts-to-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-offers-mobile-lifts-to-guests/ Scandic is continuing to develop its customer offering within the area of accessibility. the hotel group is introducing mobile lifts for guests with disabilities at selected hotels in Sweden and Germany. Sun, 19 Jun 2016 08:53:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-plans-takeover-of-prestigious-hotel-in-norway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-plans-takeover-of-prestigious-hotel-in-norway/ Scandic Hotels is taking over Hotel Norge in Norway in September 2016. The hotel, located in Bergen, will remain open during the renovation, which is scheduled for completion by autumn 2017. Sat, 04 Jul 2015 06:31:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-scandic-hotels1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-scandic-hotels1/ Scandic continues to strengthen the company’s Group management by appointing Lena Bjurner as new SVP of Human Resources. Lena, who will leave a senior position within American Express, will assume the position in early August 2015 and will be a member of Scandic’s executive management team. Sun, 12 Apr 2015 07:36:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-scandic-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-scandic-hotels/ Ann-Charlotte Johansson has been appointed VP Group Communication & IR at Scandic Hotels with overall responsibility for external and internal communication in the company, including PR and IR. Ann-Charlotte, who will assume her role at the beginning of 2015, will also be part of the Scandic Executive Committee. Sat, 07 Feb 2015 11:21:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-signs-its-7th-hotel-in-stavanger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-signs-its-7th-hotel-in-stavanger/ Scandic is further strengthening its presence in the centre of Stavanger with the signing of the 350-room property, the Scandic Stavanger Congress. Sat, 13 Sep 2014 07:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-expands-in-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-expands-in-berlin/ Scandic is increasing its presence in Germany by taking over the Alsterhof Hotel in Berlin. The hotel has 217 rooms, which have just undergone an extensive refurbishment costing EUR 8 million, and is strategically located close to all the shopping and entertainment of western Berlin. When Scandic takes over the hotel on 1 September this year, it will change its name to Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm. Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:42:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamies-italian-and-scandic-hotels-in-nordic-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamies-italian-and-scandic-hotels-in-nordic-partnership/ Jamie Oliver and Scandic Hotels have opened the first Jamie’s Italian restaurant in the Nordic region. Scandic Hotels will be the exclusive operating partner of Jamie’s Italian in the region and the first restaurant is due to open in autumn 2014 in Stockholm. Sat, 01 Feb 2014 07:33:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-appoints-new-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-appoints-new-chief-executive/ The board of Scandic Hotels has appointed Frank Fiskers to the position of chief executive with the company. Having held the role from 2007-2010, Fiskers returns to replace Anders Ehrling, who is leaving to take up leadership of Braathens Aviation. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:19:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-joins-forces-with-tripadvisor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-hotels-joins-forces-with-tripadvisor/ Scandic Hotels is collaborating with Tripadvisor to introduce traveller ratings & reviews on all 161 of the Scandic hotel websites. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-and-lapland-hotels-starts-co-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-and-lapland-hotels-starts-co-operation/ Scandic and Lapland Hotels have signed a cooperation agreement that allows members of Scandic’s frequent guest programme to use their points at the Lapland Hotels chain. The co-operation starts on 15th of November. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-opens-story-hotel-in-finland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-opens-story-hotel-in-finland/ The Scandic Paasi has opened its doors in Finland, situated close to the recently restored and expanded Helsinki Congress Paasitorni building. Accommodation, conferences and restaurants together create a full-service concept in a historical environment. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-has-cut-its-carbon-dioxide-emissions-in-half/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-has-cut-its-carbon-dioxide-emissions-in-half/ With Earth Hour coming up, Scandic Hotels is going beyond manifestation and shows real results. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-opens-yet-another-hotel-in-norway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-opens-yet-another-hotel-in-norway/ Scandic and the Øgreid Eiendom have signed a contract to build a new hotel in the centre of Stavanger. The hotel will open in 2013. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opening-of-the-scandic-victoria-tower/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opening-of-the-scandic-victoria-tower/ On 15 September Stockholm’s newest landmark opens in Kista – the Scandic Victoria Tower. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandics-magnus-berglund-leads-social-responsibility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandics-magnus-berglund-leads-social-responsibility/ The Nordic hotel chain Scandic’s Disability Ambassador, Magnus Berglund, has been nominated Social Entrepreneur of the Year in Swedish newspaper Veckans Affärer’s Social Capitalist Awards, for his accessibility work. Scandic has received additional recognition for its work with CSR and accessibility issues. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-berlin-gets-eu-ecolabel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-berlin-gets-eu-ecolabel/ The Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz has become the first in Germany to meet the EU’s stringent environmental criteria and become certified according to the official EU Ecolabel. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:52:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-scandic-in-norway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-scandic-in-norway/ Scandic has recruited Svein Arild Steen-Mevold as the new head of operations in Norway. Svein Arild has a extensive background in the hotel industry and joins from Choice, where he is President of the Clarion Collection. He will take up his post as Vice President Scandic Norway in early 2011. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-continues-to-grow-adds-four-new-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-continues-to-grow-adds-four-new-hotels/ Today, Scandic signed an agreement to purchase Hotel Linnea, Hotel Rivoli and Hotel Salpaus from Next Hotels Finland Oy. The deal also covers an amazing new hotel that will be built in conjunction with the Paasitorni Congress Centre in Helsinki. These four new hotels effectively strengthen Scandic’s position in Finland, and prove the hotel chains ambition to continue the expansion in Finland. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azure-properties-appoints-scandic-hotels-ceo-to-strengthen-and-expand-the-h/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azure-properties-appoints-scandic-hotels-ceo-to-strengthen-and-expand-the-h/ Azure Properties, one of Europe’s leading hotel investment groups, is pleased to announce that Frank Fiskers, currently President and CEO of Scandic Hotels, the Nordic region’s top hotel and hospitality company, will join the company as a partner as of 1st September 2010 to head up and rapidly develop its dedicated hotel real estate investment practice. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:01:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frank-fiskers-steps-down-as-scandic-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frank-fiskers-steps-down-as-scandic-ceo/ Scandic Hotels has announced Frank Fiskers will step down from his role as chief executive of the organisation later this year. Appointed in 2007, Mr Fiskers is expected to join the Board of Directors of Scandic and continue to be an investor in the company when a new CEO is recruited. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:39:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-increases-commitment-to-disabled-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-increases-commitment-to-disabled-guests/ With the UN’s International Day of Disabled Persons on Thursday 3 December, Scandic is continuing its commitment to disabled guests, not least through a new service on the website where all the chain’s hotels report exactly what aids and facilities they offer guests with a disability. During 2010, Scandic is also building 150 new rooms for disabled guests. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:46:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-scandinavian-safari-in-berlin-scandic-berlin-potsdamer-platz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-scandinavian-safari-in-berlin-scandic-berlin-potsdamer-platz/ There is a brand-new hotel coming to Berlin - The Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz, which recently celebrated it’s official topping out ceremony, marking an important day in the construction of the hotel that opens in autumn 2010.  “This hotel portrays Scandinavian safari with both visual and audio design, reminding guests of the soothing Scandinavian nature, and offers inspirational surprises! Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz is truly a flagship hotel”, says Frank Fiskers, President & CEO of Scandic, the leading Nordic hotel chain. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:35:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-is-the-first-hotel-chain-to-launch-unique-information-for-guests-wi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scandic-is-the-first-hotel-chain-to-launch-unique-information-for-guests-wi/ “Scandic has become the first hotel chain to gather all its information for guests with special needs in one place. Every hotel’s homepage now provides answers to the 80 most common questions. For example how far it is from the car park to the entrance, whether there is a hearing loop and how wide the door to the room is,” explains the hotel chain’s Disability Ambassador Magnus Berglund. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:37:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702110539400/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702110539400/ Scandic continues to grow, adding another hotel in Oslo. Today an agreement was signed between Fornebu Hotell AS and Scandic, confirming that the new hotel on Fornebustranda will be run by Scandic. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:18:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052010421566/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052010421566/ Stockholm’s Scandic Hotels has re-signed its contract with Pegasus Solutions’ Global Commission Processing for another three years, extending the hotel’s relationship with the leading global commission services provider to seven years. Wed, 20 May 2009 07:42:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090209120948875/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090209120948875/ Swedish midmarket chain Scandic Hotels has defied the softening market by posting an upbeat set of figures, including gross profit rising to Eur 311 million in 2008 from Eur 276 million a year earlier.Revenues were also on the rise, up 5% to Eur 758.5 million for 2008 from Eur 720 million for 2007, as occupancy levels remained stable (64.9% in 2008 verses 65.6% in 2007). Meanwhile in 2008 the mid-budget chain also opened six new hotels, bringing its total to number of hotels to 138. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:15:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090123153737136/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090123153737136/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:37:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080116110204343/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080116110204343/ In partnership with IKEA, Scandic is planning to build a new 300-room hotel in Khimki Business Park in Moscow. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:02:11 +0000