Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Hotel Group selects Nuvei as its preferred payments partner

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is leveraging Nuvei’s global reach and extensive local networks to enhance its international online payments offering.

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  • Radisson Hotel Group is leveraging Nuvei’s global reach and extensive local networks to enhance its international online payments offering.
  • Leading brands and operators, including Virgin Atlantic, Air Transat, Westjet, Scott Dunn, LastMinute.com, Sabre and Selina Hospitality have recently announced that they have partnered with Nuvei as a preferred payments partner.
  • Philippe de Roose, SVP Tax & Treasury Radisson Hotel Group commented on the announcement: “At Radisson Hotel Group, we have taken steps to upgrade our digital experience and operations, beginning with the launch of our EMMA - Integrated Hospitality Technology Platform in 2018.
  • Radisson Hotel Group has a strong brand reputation for excellence which we are proud to be supporting during the booking process, an incredibly important touchpoint for any business with its customers.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport names Patrick Perry as General Manager

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Monday, May 8, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, announces the appointment of Patrick Perry as General Manager. Perry brings with him over 30 years of management and operations experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest service.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, announces the appointment of Patrick Perry as General Manager.
  • In his new role as General Manager of the Delta by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport, Perry is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, sales and marketing, food and beverage, financials and staff management.
  • Prior to joining Delta Grand Rapids Airport, Perry served in management and operations roles in multiple markets and industries.
  • The Delta by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport is centrally located just minutes from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and downtown Grand Rapids.

Radisson Hotel Group to Participate in HRS’ Green Stay Initiative, Enabling Hotels to Showcase Sustainability Attributes to Corporations

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group’s 1,100+ properties across 95+ countries will gradually participate in GSI, beginning with an initial group of properties in Europe this quarter.

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  • Radisson Hotel Group’s 1,100+ properties across 95+ countries will gradually participate in GSI, beginning with an initial group of properties in Europe this quarter.
  • To faciliate sustainable travel choices, all Radisson Hotel Group hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.
  • “HRS’ Green Stay solution makes it easier for our properties to convey their green attributes to corporate procurement audiences.
  • We’ve collaborated with Radisson Hotel Group on several automation-focused projects in recent years, so we’re pleased to move forward with GSI,” said HRS CEO Tobias Ragge .

Choice Hotels International 67th Owner & Franchisee Convention Concludes, Setting the Roadmap For Franchisee Growth Through 2023 and Beyond

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Monday, May 1, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) concluded its 67th Annual Convention in Las Vegas last week with new brand announcements, award recognition for top hotels in Choice's global portfolio, and a clear vision for continued growth and success in the year ahead – reflecting Choice's strategy of strengthening its entire system with new hotels entering and reinvesting in the guest experience following its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.  

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  • "At our 67th Annual Convention, we celebrated our shared success with thousands of Choice franchisees, examined key travel industry trends, and revealed our plans to capitalize on them and keep the momentum going," said Pat Pacious, president and chief executive officer, Choice Hotels International.
  • Choice Hotels debuted a midscale "Premium Kitchen in a Box" for transient hotels to convert into MainStay Suites .
  • In addition to the brand announcements shared at Convention, Choice awarded its Premier Awards and Best of Choice Awards winners.
  • One hotel was selected from each Choice brand segment in the company's domestic and international portfolio.

WTTC launches groundbreaking Hotel Sustainability Basics

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Monday, March 6, 2023

BERLIN, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics).

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  • Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said "We are incredibly proud to launch our Hotel Sustainability Basics and its verification scheme.
  • Inge Huijbrechts, Global Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Security & Corporate Communications at Radisson Hotel Group said "Hotel Sustainability Basics is filling a new and unanswered demand in the hotel industry: to provide a solid, trusted, and clear label for essential hotel sustainability.
  • "Radisson Hotel Group commits to implement Hotel Sustainability Basics in all its 1,100 hotels by 2025.
  • "The WTTC Hotel Sustainability Basics provide an excellent way to understand and take the first steps.

Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism Thematic Intelligence Report 2023: Online Travel Sales will Reach $1.8 Trillion by 2025 as Investments is Forecast to Reach $18 Billion in 2026

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism - Thematic Intelligence" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cloud Computing in Travel and Tourism - Thematic Intelligence" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The travel and tourism industry has undergone a sea change in the last 10 to 15 years, moving from bricks-and-mortar travel agents towards online travel.
  • The publisher predicts online travel sales will reach $1.8 trillion by 2025.
  • Cloud investment by travel and leisure companies will reach $18 billion in 2026, up from $8.6 billion in 2021
    This thematic report takes an in-depth look at look at how important cloud is in the travel and tourism sector.

After a Year of Growth Across Multiple Segments, Choice Hotels is the Challenger Brand in Upscale and Growth Leader in Extended Stay

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Monday, January 23, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a legacy leader in upper midscale and midscale, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world—made a series of strategic moves to position itself as the challenger brand to watch in upscale and the growth leader in extended stay. From the grand opening of the first Everhome Suites and opening of the 65th Cambria Hotel, to the brand relaunch of Suburban Studios and the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas, the Choice Hotels portfolio expanded in 2022 to 22 brands and nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. The breadth of Choice Hotels brands across multiple segments provides a wide variety of options for developers looking to expand their portfolio of hotels. 

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  • The breadth of Choice Hotels brands across multiple segments provides a wide variety of options for developers looking to expand their portfolio of hotels.
  • In 2022, the brand broke ground on eight new properties, including four new, custom builds.
  • Our extended stay brands are a testament to this," said Ron Burgett, senior vice president of extended stay development at Choice Hotels.
  • You can obtain a copy of the FDD by contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, [email protected] .

Cvent and MeetingPackage Announce Global Integration Partnership

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Cvent and MeetingPackage , two leading travel and hospitality technology companies, today announced their partnership to give Cvent customers the ability to instantly book simple and small meetings with hotels and venues that are leveraging MeetingPackage.

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  • Cvent and MeetingPackage , two leading travel and hospitality technology companies, today announced their partnership to give Cvent customers the ability to instantly book simple and small meetings with hotels and venues that are leveraging MeetingPackage.
  • The integration, which is expected to launch later this year, will allow Cvent Supplier Network customers to book participating MeetingPackage hotels and venues globally directly on the Cvent platform.
  • “We’re excited to partner with Cvent and launch this global integration between our two platforms,” said Joonas Ahola, CEO and Founder of MeetingPackage.
  • This integration facilitates greater automation for a more seamless venue sourcing process, ultimately helping both the hotelier and event planner increase group business revenue with minimal effort.”
    Jim Abramson, Cvent Vice President of Product Management commented on the partnership, “We’re thrilled to announce this integration with MeetingPackage, which benefits our mutual customers around the world.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.

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  • We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences.
  • This project represents the right opportunity for the Group" said James Riley, Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
  • Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island," Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and founder of the DAMAC Group said.
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences.
  • This project represents the right opportunity for the Group" said James Riley, Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
  • Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.