Radisson Hotel Group announced its partnership with Plug and Play's Travel & Hospitality program, to strengthen its connections with selected startups, enabling the company to accelerate its innovation.
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's leading hotel groups, Radisson Hotel Group, today announced its partnership with Plug and Play's Travel & Hospitality program, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Plug and Play is a global innovation platform that brings together the best startups with the world's largest corporations. Through this partnership, Radisson Hotel Group will strengthen its connections with selected startups, enabling the company to accelerate its innovation capabilities for future travel technologies and solutions. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Plug and Play, the largest startup ecosystem in the World, as part of our Radisson Innovation Roadmap. This partnership is vital to connect us with a large network of startups and potential partners at different maturity levels, improve our innovation ecosystem to maximize business opportunities, and develop outside-of-the-box pioneering solutions when it comes to technology and digital innovation. We see this collaboration as a way to boost our Business Transformation Plan quickly and accelerate our five-year strategic plan," says Gonzalo Carpintero, Senior Vice President Operations & Head of Business Transformation (BTO), Radisson Hotel Group. Plug and Play Travel & Hospitality launched in 2016 and has since expanded to six locations around the world. Since its inception, the travel program has accelerated over 250 startups and worked with the most innovative corporations in the industry. By working with Plug and Play, Radisson Hotel Group will gain access to top industry startups, networking opportunities with peers, and exclusive events surrounding the latest travel and hospitality technology trends. "We're thrilled to welcome Radisson Hotel Group to our ecosystem. It really speaks to their innovation culture and leadership's strategic vision to prioritize innovation during these difficult times. Hospitality technology has been a focus for our group for many years and we can't wait to help them engage with the startup community," says Jordan Bray, VP of Corporate Partnerships at Plug and Play. "Our main mission is to supercharge the Pilot/POC sourcing and implementation of new technologies for the group which will ultimately take their already amazing portfolio of hotels and customer-centric services to a new level." To learn more about Plug and Play, apply here to speak with one of our experts: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/join/  
About Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with nine distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,700 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. The Radisson Hotel Group portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels. Radisson Rewards  is our international rewards program that delivers unique and personalized ways to create memorable moments that matter to our guests. Radisson Rewards offers an exceptional experience for our guests, meeting planners, and travel agents at over 660 hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Radisson Meetings  provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely 100% Carbon Neutral. The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to stringent health and safety requirements, as outlined in the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol . The in-depth cleanliness and disinfection protocols were developed in partnership with SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, and are designed to ensure guest safety and peace of mind from check-in to check-out. The Safety Protocol is an integral part of Radisson Hotel Group's Safety and Security program ensuring we always care for our guests and team members. More than 100,000 team members work at Radisson Hotel Group and at the hotels licensed to operate in its systems. For more information, visit our corporate website . Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before. Since inception in 2006, our programs have expanded worldwide to include a presence in over 40 locations globally, giving startups the necessary resources to succeed in Silicon Valley and beyond. With 40,000 startups and 500 official corporate partners, we have created the ultimate startup ecosystem in many industries, including Travel & Hospitality, with offices in Silicon Valley, Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, and Vienna, etc. We currently work with Airbus, Accor Hotels, Flight Centre Travel Group, CWT, IATA, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Marriott International, Star Alliance, Fraport, Vienna International Airport, and many more. Companies in our community have raised over $9 billion in funding, with successful portfolio exits including Danger, Dropbox, Honey, Lending Club and PayPal. For more information, visit www.pnptc.com
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Brussels - Building on Radisson Hotel Group’s 2021 milestone as the most successful year ever in terms of signings, the Group shared an update at this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) outlining its impressive projections that include the opening of 15,000 rooms and achieving the signing of 330 hotels total in EMEA and APAC in 2022, as well as planned targets for continued growth of the Group’s midscale lifestyle brand, prizeotel. Throughout 2021, Radisson Hotel Group, with the support of its shareholders Jin Jiang and Sino-Ceef, has continued to roll-out its five-year transformation plan which resulted in the implementation of best-in-class systems to maximize revenue across the Group’s hotels, as well as continued investment in the Group’s operating systems, resulting in the delivery of the best GOP in the industry. With 330 planned signings in 2022, the Group surpasses the achievements of 2021 which was the most successful year ever in the company history in terms of signings. Radisson Hotel Group has had a strong start to 2022, signing and opening over 50 hotels to date across its EMEA and APAC portfolio. Looking ahead to the rest of 2022, the Group plans to double its number of signings in EMEA by adding 45 properties, and exponentially increase its signings in APAC by adding 285 properties, together with its partners, as the Group moves closer to achieving its goal of doubling its global portfolio through growth in APAC by 2025. A particular focus for growth across EMEA is the expansion of the Group’s midscale lifestyle brand, prizeotel. The Group’s comprehensive portfolio of nine diverse brands with the right solution for every market, is thriving. Since the launch of Radisson Collection in 2018, the brand’s portfolio has grown to over 45 properties, including recent openings in Berlin, Bilbao and Riyadh. Radisson Blu continues to cement its position as the biggest upper-upscale brand in Europe and counts close to 400 hotels across its global portfolio, with recent additions in Spain, Madagascar, Greece, Turkey, India as well as Sri Lanka. The Radisson brand grew to nearly 300 hotels worldwide, with recent additions in Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Vietnam, France, Turkey, as well as Tunisia. The Radisson RED portfolio expanded to nearly 70 hotels worldwide. The Group also strengthened its position in the Resort and Serviced Apartments sectors further with recent additions in India, Vietnam, Greece, Senegal, Poland, and Turkey. Following the successful introduction of Radisson Individuals in 2020, the brand now includes over 55 hotels in operation and under development globally. In India, the Group plans to more than double its Radisson Individuals footprint by 2025. In line with market demand for unique, retreat-focused experiences, Radisson Hotel Group recently launched Radisson Individuals Retreats, a lifestyle brand extension specifically tailored for the Indian market. The Group revealed expansions plans for its prizeotel brand which offers owners and investors a new, easy conversion solution. prizeotel is a value engineered, high-design-focused brand for tech-savvy, connected midscale lifestyle travelers in vibrant, urban locations offering convertible, flexible spaces traveler. The Group plans to expand its existing prizeotel portfolio with 45 new signings in select EU countries in the next five years, as well as introduce the brand to the UK. “Radisson Hotel Group has had an impressive start to the year with strong progress on our ambitious transformation and growth plan. Thanks to our five-year strategic plan, we quickly put in place all the necessary tools for a swift rebound which resulted in increased bookings since the start of the year, as leisure travelers sought to make up for the last two years, and a successful end to 2021 with the most signings in the company’s history. A key factor encouraging consumers to book with us has been their interest in sustainability and Radisson Hotel Group’s strong responsible business commitment. We continue to be leaders in sustainability with our commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and by playing a key role in the development of the Hotel Sustainability Basics in cooperation with the WTTC, which raises the global starting level of hotel sustainability worldwide.,” says Federico J. Gonzalez, CEO, Radisson Hotel Group. “Our brands, shareholders, people, and Yes I Can attitude are key strengths of Radisson Hotel Group. We continue to finetune our brand offering to ensure that we remain relevant to owners, investors, and guests. Our approach is agile, flexible, and responds swiftly to changing market demands, as seen with our Radisson Individuals brand which has delivered fantastic growth and will continue to drive growth numbers in 2022. We are looking forward to our exponential expansion in Asia Pacific and continuing our successful journey in EMEA which now also includes the roll out of prizeotel in key European cities” says Elie Younes, Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group. About Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with nine distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,600 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. The Radisson Hotel Group portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels. Radisson Rewards is our international rewards program that delivers unique and personalized ways to create memorable moments that matter to our guests. Radisson Rewards offers an exceptional experience for our guests, meeting planners, and travel agents at over 550 hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely 100% Carbon Neutral. The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to stringent health and safety requirements, as outlined in the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol . More than 100,000 team members work at Radisson Hotel Group and at the hotels licensed to operate in its systems. For more information, visit our corporate website . Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:

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NEW DELHI : After a gap of nearly two years, the covid-battered hospitality industry is on the path to recovery as hotels across the country return to pre-pandemic tariffs and occupancy. Establishments in several tier-I cities have gone back to their pre-covid average room charges, while leisure cities have long surpassed their pre-covid tariffs. Large operators like Hilton, Radisson, and Lemon Tree are hoping this will mark the quick turnaround they had been hoping for. Zubin Saxena, India managing director and vice president-operations, South Asia of the Radisson Hotel Group, while not sharing numbers, said, “Easing of mobility restrictions backed by pent-up demand has translated into increased summer travel. We are recording healthy average room rates (ARRs) and occupancy rates across our portfolio of 108 hotels in India for both leisure and business. “Our key markets like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and leisure destinations, including Lonavala, Dharamshala, Mussoorie, and Shimla are driving recovery for us. We are optimistic for a robust season ahead." According to STR, which provides analytics and insights on global hospitality sectors, amid continued recovery from the Omicron wave, India’s hotel industry eclipsed the pre-pandemic comparable in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) for three consecutive days during the second week of April. ADR is a measure of the average rate paid by a customer for rooms sold, calculated by dividing net room revenue by rooms sold. The three-day weekend from 16 to 18 April saw both occupancy and ADR in India above 2019 levels. Historically, March isn’t the strongest month for hotels in India. However, in 2022, it was a slightly different story. Leisure destinations continued their momentum from the prior months, taking advantage of traveller confidence returning after the Omicron wave. Business demand, although present, was limited after the Delta wave in 2021, but metros saw significant signs of business travel this time after the Omicron wave. Group business, not limited to weddings, started coming back strongly in March and continues its momentum in April as well, said Karan Mahesh, account manager, central & South Asia at STR. There is still room to grow, said one consultant. “The strong recovery in demand is driving steady increases in average room rates, which are gradually approaching pre-covid levels in the majority of the markets. In March 2022, the average rates in India were in the range of ₹5,400-5,600, representing a year-on-year increase of 37-39%, but still 12% lower than in March 2019," said Mandeep S. Lamba, president (South Asia) at HVS Anarock. Vikramjit Singh, the president of Lemon Tree Hotels, said its strategy was now completely focussed on driving higher ARRs. “We started the season with a revenue meet where it was decided that it’s time, we re-looked at pricing across the portfolio and aim for ARR recovery in the first quarter itself. We see corporate pent-up demand playing out in the first quarter along with a plethora of auspicious wedding dates resulting in what we feel will be a start of a great recovery for the industry in general," he said. “April has also pleasantly surprised us with the resurgence of corporate demand which was the only segment where we had not seen any significant recovery," he added. With restrictions being eased after the third wave, the company has witnessed the fastest recovery in occupancy and ARRs in its leisure portfolios of Srinagar, Udaipur, Goa, Gangtok, Corbett, Chandigarh, Bandhavgarh, Manesar, Jaipur, Katra, and Amritsar. Along with transient demand, weddings and MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) have done well in most leisure destinations. Along with the surge in leisure travel, they have also seen the impact of staycations playing out in their city hotels, which have augmented the occupancies there. Cities like Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, which have been laggards so far, are now showing a bounce-back. Delhi and Mumbai have surpassed their pre-covid numbers, Singh added. Thomas Cook, a large tour operator , said average room tariffs for popular hill stations are 30-40% higher than pre-pandemic levels, while beach destinations have seen an increase of approximately 30%; rates for key metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune are already at pre-Covid levels. Spiritual destinations too have witnessed a 10-15% increase in room rates. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters

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