Radisson Blu Hotels And Resorts News

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel undergoes refurbishment
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Oslo is embarking on a total refurbishment of its 676 rooms, which will be completed after the summer. Norway’s largest and tallest hotel is lifted to new heights, with the aim of giving the guests first-class international hotel experiences.

Radisson Blu opens first resort in Chile
Radisson Blu has opened its first location in Chile. The opening of the Radisson Blu Santiago La Dehesa follows Radisson Blu Sao Paulo and Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte, Savassi in Brazil, which opened earlier this year.

Radisson Blu expands in Latin America
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is expanding the Radisson Blu brand in Latin America with three hotels; Radisson Blu Santiago, La Dehesa in Chile as well as Radisson Blu San Andrés Resort & Spa and Radisson Blu ar Santa Marta Resort & Spa in Colombia.

Radisson Blu Hotels opens tenth property in Turkey
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri has opened its doors, marking the group’s tenth property in the Turkey. The 244 rooms and suites provide guests with views and signature services such as free high-speed internet access. The property’s wellness centre includes a traditional Turkish hammam, steam bath, indoor pool with jet streams, thermal pool, and solarium.

Radisson Blu Warwick completes $20m upgrade
Radisson Blu has completed a $20 million renovation and conversion of the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia. The hotel marks the third Radisson Blu hotel in the United States, joining Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago and the Radisson Blu Mall of America.

Samsung and PureHD deliver in-eoom entertainment to Radisson Blu
Samsung Electronics America, a display market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, and PureHD, a leading provider of digital high-definition television solutions, today announced the launch of the first Samsung North American IPTV and interactive services enabled hotel, the Radisson Blu Mall of America, which celebrated its grand opening on March 15.

Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir signs with Veratour
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the launch of a partnership between one of the group’s Egyptian properties, the Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir, and leading Italian family-focussed tour operator, Veratour.

‘David Bowie Is’ package at Radisson Blu Edwardian, London
Radisson Blu Edwardian, London a collection of stylist London hotels with unparalleled locations, has partnered with the Victoria and Albert Museum to offer their guests tickets to the David Bowie is exhibition, 23rd March until 28th July, 2013.

Richard Flores named VP of branding for Radisson, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Richard Flores as vice president, Branding, effective today. He will report to Gordon McKinnon, executive vice president and chief branding officer, Carlson.

Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi
Rezidor, the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened their latest flagship in Russia - the 508-room Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi. Enjoying a prime waterfront location in Sochi, the stunning property is all set to become a major landmark.

Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes in France
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes directed by General Manager Cyril Casabo.

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. The First Class property featuring 110 apartments & studios is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q2 2015.