Radisson Blu Hotel Alexandria s recently launched The Premium building and the renovation of the hotel s rooms and suites promise to provide an exceptional experience for visitors to the Mediterranean port city of Egypt. The renovation project encompassed every aspect of the rooms from aesthetics to functionality. Here are some key highlights of the transformation: Modern Elegance : The rooms have been stylishly redesigned featuring trendy décor and furnishings. A harmonious blend of local and international design elements has been incorporated to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enhanced Comfort : High quality mattresses and bedding ensure the guests enjoy a restful night s sleep. Additionally the climate control systems have been upgraded to provide personalised comfort and maintain an ideal room temperature year-round. Yes I Can ...

The freshly inaugurated Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center has unveiled a leadership team comprising a diverse set of talented individuals including three talented Saudi nationals. Aldert van Zyl General Manager The hotel will be led by award-winning General Manager Aldert van Zyl who envisions establishing this innovative new venture as the hotel of choice in Riyadh for both local and international business travelers. Aldert has over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry across Europe Middle East and Africa in various hospitality brands. He began his journey with the Radisson Hotel Group as Director of Food & Beverage at the first five-star hotel in Dubai the historic Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek in 2014 and progressed to several top positions across different properties within the group. Aldert said: The Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention &a...

PKF hospitality group leader in hospitality and tourism consulting with the support of PKF Poland is has announced a new operator for the Andersia Tower Hotel in Poznan Poland. The new tenant is RIMC Hotels & Resorts which will operate under the Radisson Blu brand after an extensive refurbishment and has signed a long-term partnership with Deka Immobilien Investment. The 172-room hotel with a total area of 15 000 sq m at Plac Andersa 3 is located in a mixed-use office tower in the center of Poznan and also includes extensive conference rooms and wellness facilities. Adam Maclennan Managing Director at PKF hospitality group: We are very pleased with the successful completion of this project in a challenging time for the hotel industry. The successful operator placement demonstrates the high level of professionalism and cooperation of all involved in the process. We look forward to a great new future for the Radisson Blu.&q...

Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman has completed a Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning Checked mark by SGS the world s leading inspection verification testing and certification company. The official SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning Checked mark confirms Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman has met the highest levels of cleanliness disinfection and safety measures and is based on the successful completion of an independent comprehensive testing by SGS including: a remote in-depth validation to ensure the hotel has implemented all 20-Step and 10-Step protocols for Meetings & Events as outlined and recommended in the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol followed by an on-site audit and specialised inspection which is completed using the latest testing technology. Conducted by local SGS inspectors the on-site two-fold testing includes in-situ Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) and RT-qPCR testing. Both testing methods are e...

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City has appointed Elliot McKenzie as its new food and beverage (F&B) Manager. Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu one year ago (as Front of House Manager) McKenzie spent two years at InterContinental London The O2 having previously spent five years at the Celtic Manor Resort in a variety of roles from Chef de Rang to Assistant Reception Manager. In his new role McKenzie will be responsible for a team of 90 and will oversee the hotels F&B outlets (Certo Icon Bar & Lounge Rooftop Tamanya Terrace & Chef s House) M&E operations and outdoor catering as well as drive new projects & overall guest satisfaction. I am so thankful that working at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Radisson Hotel Group one of the world s largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world provides me with the tool...

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa in Bahrain is offering a hotel office package for those looking to recreate a workplace environment. The home office away from home is just a short drive to your sanctuary that is designed to carry out remote business meetings without interruptions guaranteed for a stress free productive and comfortable way of a unique working atmosphere in a 5 star hotel room said general manager Marc Guenther. For only BD29 ( 76.2 ) the home office away from home has been designed for a working day access to the hotel s newly renovated rooms inclusive of high-speed internet a state of the art TV system with Apple TV and other connectivity options unlimited coffee or tea and IT support. Guests can also opt for overnight stays for an additional BD15 ( 39.4 ) which includes Suhoor or Breakfast served to the roo...

Radisson Blu has announced the opening of a new hotel in Sakarya in northwestern Turkey. Sakarya is one of the largest industrial hubs dynamic and fast-growing cities in Turkey. Located in the Marmara region close to the Black Sea Sakarya is well-connected through both road and rail with Istanbul and is serviced by Istanbul s International Airport. Apart from an economic importance the city of Sakarya also has a rich heritage with historical relics dating back to the Byzantine and Ottoman eras and scenic beauty such as highlands and thermal springs. Michel Stalport area senior vice president Eastern Europe Russia and Turkey said: We are delighted to bring our leading Radisson Blu brand to Sakarya. This marks our 16th Radisson Blu and 27th Radisson Hotel Group property in operation and under development in Turkey and reinforces our network in the country. The hotel has a prime location in one of the countries most important and upc...

Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain has announced the completion of its renovation which took place over the summer period and included all the rooms suites and chalets together with the lobby and restaurants. The renovations and repositioning were designed to meet the needs of today s business and leisure travellers while paying respect to the resort s rich history stunning location and the unique culture. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain revealed a brand new lobby featuring stylish warm interiors in azure and olive hues. Palm Court Café reopens as well with a brand new menu offering an array of refreshments and pastries for guests and visitors to enjoy as they gather connect and simply savour the moment in the new lobby. We are very excited that the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain underwent such a significant transformation. The refurbishment project has taken careful planning and co...

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City has appointed Elliot McKenzie as its new front of house manager. With over seven years experience in five-star hotels and resorts McKenzie will be overseeing the front office concierge spa and pool s working with the relevant departments to drive new projects incremental revenue & overall guest satisfaction. Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu McKenzie spent two years at InterContinental London The O2 recently holding the position of front of house manager. He also spent five years at the Celtic Manor Resort in a variety of roles from chef de rang to assistant reception manager. - TradeArabia News Service ...

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of a new hotel in Vadistanbul - a mixed-use project located in the heart of Istanbul Turkey. The Radisson Blu Hotel Vadistanbul offers the perfect combination of business and leisure facilities and is located in one of Istanbul most prestigious emerging residential and commercial areas. Michel Stalport area senior vice president Eastern Europe Russia and Turkey said: With this stunning property we further strengthen our position as the leading international hotel group in Turkey. We re immensely proud to add yet another state-of-the-art Radisson Blu property to the region and be part of the visionary Vadistanbul project a joint venture initiative between Artaş İnşaat Evyap and Invest İnşaat that s already recognised as one of Istanbul s most prestigious developments. The Radisson Blu Hotel Vadistanbul offers 193 stylish rooms and...

Radisson Blu the upper upscale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of its latest hotel in the historic Turkish city of Trabzon. The 162-room Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon is located in Boztepe the city s cultural heart and provides stunning views of the Black Sea. This recent opening brings the portfolio of Radisson Hotel Group to 21 hotels in operation in the country. Tim Cordon area senior vice president Middle East Turkey & Africa Radisson Hotel Group said: We re excited to open our first Radisson Blu in Trabzon and grow the presence of Europe s largest upper upscale hotel brand on the northeast coastline of Turkey. Trabzon has traditionally held a strategic position on the coast of the Black Sea a location that made it a famous trading port especially on the old Silk Road. We hope to contribute to this rich heritage and we are confident that both domestic and international...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek has appointed Sona Rawal as the hotel s new director of sales. Rawal has been a wonder of the marketing and sales field for more than 15 years having worked in many highly reputable hospitality properties around the globe. Prior to her new post Rawal was the director of sales at JW Marriott Dubai where she handled sales and marketing. Rawal started her career as a trainee in Maurya Sheraton Hotels and Towers (Welcome Group) India in 1997. After working in India for almost two years she moved to Dubai in 1999 and started work as a member of the restaurant reservation sales team in Burj Al Arab. During her tenure in Dubai Rawal worked for many different hospitality properties. In 2006 Rawal moved to Canada where she was a member of the spa sales team of Park Hyatt achieving noticeable recognition for her contribution. Rawal graduated from Delhi Universit...

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City a luxurious hotel in the UAE emirate has appointed Belal Kattan as its new executive chef. Belal started his career in his home country before progressing his career through Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He brings a wealth of experience established in the executive role for many years and a diverse background across the UAE and the Middle East; specialist roles openings resort and complex management. In his new role Belal will be responsible for leading the kitchen teams and the hotel s entire culinary operations which will include the hotel s signature restaurant Certo Chef s House Tamanya Terrace and media city s favourite Sports Bar Icon Bar. Belal will also oversee the entire meeting and events operations outside catering and in-room dining. Born in Syria Belal found his desire for cooking through his father and uncles. Commenting on his a...

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek a luxurious hotel in the UAE emirate has appointed Czech national Jan Hanak as its new general manager. Prior to his new post Hanak was the cluster general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and the Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport St. Petersburg. Having begun his hospitality career in 1998 Hanak has worked various front office positions at the Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel Prague before joining the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel in London. There he was revenue manager from 2005 until 2008 before progressing to executive assistant manager in 2009. He then took on the role of general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast in 2009. In 2011 he became the city general manager of Belfast for the Radisson Hotel Group managing the same Radisson Blu Hotel as well as the Park Inn by Radisson Belfast. From his experience in Russia Hanak oversaw a successful ...

The Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel team was recently recognised as the best team of the year for 2017 during the GM conference in Dubai. Francois Galoisy general manager proudly received the trophy for the best team of the year at the Area GM Conference held in April. It is a moment of pride and honour when receiving the trophy as a symbol of appreciation and gratefulness to the entire staff. With a Yes I Can spirit every individual raises his flag of success and keeps his promise to create memorable moments and be a fruitful element for a successful business Galoisy said. He added: We love to empower people to make them good decision makers and leaders. In fact those are the beliefs and philosophy that create a strong bond and determination in the heart of Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel. - TradeArabia News Service ...

Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new hotel in Al Ahsa which is scheduled open in 2020. The Radisson Blu Hotel Al Ahsa will be situated just 14km southwest of the city s airport which welcomes weekly international flights and five minutes away from Al Ahsa University both easily accessible through the road network. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer Radisson Hotel Group said: Saudi Arabia continues to be a key country for our growth ambition. The Vision 2030 of the kingdom s leadership will positively transform the country s social and economic landscape in both primary and secondary cities and we are at the forefront of co-fuelling this passion in the travel and tourism landscape. The new Radisson Blu Hotel Al Ahsa will be our twelfth hotel in the Eastern Province. Located in the southeast of Saudi Ara...

Radisson Hospitality part of Radisson Hotel Group has announced plans for a new hotel in Istanbul Turkey. The Radisson Blu hotel Vadistanbul will increase the group s portfolio in Turkey to 23 hotels and 4 400 rooms in operation and under development. The hotel will open at the end of 2018 within the new upcoming business hub of Vadistanbul located in the heart of Istanbul. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer Radisson Hotel Group said: Radisson Blu remains the largest upper upscale brand in Istanbul and our new addition will further cement the brand s leading position in the city. We are incredibly proud to be part of the visionary Vadistanbul project which has been developed as a joint venture initiative between Artaş İnşaat Invest Eba İnşaat and Evyap and already hailed as one of Istanbul s most prestigious and emerging residential and commercial areas. R...

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City has appointed James Berry as its new general manager. Berry who hails from Northamptonshire England began his management career as general manager in 2008 and brings with him over 20 years of experience in the hotel and hospitality industry. In his new role he will oversee the 246-room property where his responsibilities will include over 200 full-time employees three restaurants three bars and twelve meeting rooms. Prior to his current appointment Berry had been serving as general manager at Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel after spending two years as a general manager at Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel. Prior to that Berry spent four years with Guoman & Thistle Hotels now known as glh in London as VC general manager at The Tower Hotel and acting general manager of The Cumberland in Marble Arch. Berry has also previously worked with Radisson Hotel Group as general manager of Park Inn Peterb...

Radisson Blu has announced the opening of a new hotel in Russia strengthening the company s leading position in the country. The Radisson Blu Hotel Rostov-on-Don is located in the heart of Russia s southern capital Rostov-on-Don. It is just 9km from the existing airport and 29km to the North-East of the new Rostov International Airport Platov. The hotel is set directly on the river embankment and offers 81 spacious rooms including the Presidential Suite and four Executive Suites each with their own balconies and stunning views of the river. The hotel is part of a recreational zone along the river promenade which features many attractions and restaurants and is just walking distance from the busy city centre and its key landmarks. We are delighted to open a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Rostov-on-Don and expand the presence of our iconic upper upscale hotel brand across Russia said Michel Stalport area senior vice presiden...

Radisson Blu hotel Dubai Waterfront opened its doors last month in Dubai s Business Bay as the friendliest five-star hotel in the city . With spectacular views from the hotel of the iconic Burj Khalifa and newly-opened Dubai Water Canal Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront is also home to the city s newest nightlife destination the Gotha nightclub the second one in the world after Cannes. Tim Cordon area senior vice-president Middle East Turkey and Africa the Rezidor Hotel Group said: We are very proud and excited to open our fifth Radisson Blu hotel in Dubai one of the world s most attractive travel destinations and key regional commerce hubs. The tourism sector in Dubai continues to grow and flourish as a result of the emirate s remarkable vision in creating a world-class destination for entertainment and culture. The superb tourism attractions are underpinned by the growth of Dubai International Airport the wo...

Radisson Blu the upper upscale brand that delivers a positive and personalised service in stylish spaces continues its expansion in key global cities with the latest opening in Dubai Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront. The hotel is located in Dubai s exciting new trend-setting neighbourhood Business Bay. With spectacular views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and newly-opened Dubai Water Canal Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront is also home to the city s newest nightlife destination the Gotha nightclub the world s second besides Cannes. Tim Cordon area senior vice president Middle East Turkey and Africa the Rezidor Hotel Group said: We are very proud and excited to open our fifth Radisson Blu hotel in Dubai one of the world s most attractive travel destinations and key regional commerce hub. The tourism sector in Dubai continues to grow and flourish as a resu...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha with 20 food and beverage outlets has appointed Chia Jue Xian as its new executive sous chef. The Singaporean national has international hospitality experience and holds a diploma in culinary skills from Shatec The Singapore International Hotel & Tourism College. ...

Radisson Blu a leading player in the hospitality sector and an iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design has announced the opening of its fifth hotel at Jeddah Saudi Arabia. It is an upscale international chain of full service hotels and resorts brand for Radisson Hotels mostly outside the US including those in Europe Africa and Asia. These are operated by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The 150-room Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Corniche has a prime location close to the popular North Corniche which overlooks the Red Sea and is within the city s newest waterfront development said a statement from The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The Jeddah hotel has a range of stylish rooms and suites all with a modern design and many with views of the vibrant corniche. Guests have a choice of room types from standard and business-class rooms to one and two-bedroom suites said the statement. All rooms i...

Radisson Blu an iconic hotel brand has announced the opening of its second hotel in Vienna Austria. The modern 233-room Radisson Blu Park Royal Palace Hotel Vienna a rebranding of an existing hotel opened its doors under a new umbrella to offer memorable and unique experiences that meet the promises of the iconic stylish and sophisticated hotel brand. The hotel is located next to Schönbrunn Palace one of the most important cultural and historical monuments in the country. The capital of Austria remains a focal market for our growth journey said Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The additional hotel brings the group s portfolio in Vienna to three hotels two Radisson Blu properties and one Park Inn by Radisson with nearly 500 rooms and we will continue to look for further opportunities in this city alongside our franchis...

Hospitality group Radisson Blu has announced the opening of its second hotel in Beirut Lebanon. The 127-room Radisson Blu Hotel Beirut Verdun opened its doors in Verdun one of the capital s most prestigious and fashionable shopping and residential districts. Tim Cordon area senior vice president Middle East Turkey and Africa Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group said: We are delighted to open our second Radisson Blu hotel in Beirut one of the region s most vibrant capital cities and one with a rich history. The country s tourism industry has flourished in the last few years and we are confident that the appeal of Beirut s cultural heritage and energising spirit will continue to attract tourists from the region and international markets. The hotel has a prime location in the city s Verdun district and the exclusive address perfectly complements the upper upscale positioning of the Radisson Blu brand. b...

Hospitality group Radisson Blu has announced the opening of its first hotel in N Djamena Chad. This latest addition brings Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group s African presence to 42 hotels with more than 16 200 rooms in operation and under development. Located on the shore of the Chari River the Radisson Blu Hotel N Djamena is situated in the southern part of the capital just 10 minutes from the city center and 15 minutes from Hassan Djamous International Airport. We are delighted to expand our upper-upscale presence in Africa with the opening of a new Radisson Blu in a new country Chad Africa s fifth largest said Mark Willis senior area vice president Middle East Turkey and Africa The Rezidor Hotel Group. Since 2010 the country has signaled significant growth and development ambition and we are delighted to be part of Chad s continued progress especially in travel and tourism. ...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha an iconic 583-room hotel with 20 food and beverage outlets has appointed Mario Schuknecht as its new director of sales and marketing. A German national with international hospitality experience of more than 28 years Schuknecht will now be responsible for the continuous development of Radisson Blu Doha s strategies in the market Schuknecht joined The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in 1999 and has held various positions in US Germany and Switzerland. Most recently he was the director of sales and marketing at Radisson Blu Hotel Basel Switzerland. Schuknecht holds degree from the hotel management school Dr. W. Blindow in Stadthagen Germany. - TradeArabia News Service ...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha a leading luxury property in Qatar has welcomed Paul Franz as its new hotel manager. An Austrian national he is a passionate hotelier with many years of experience and a graduate of the Hotel Management School MODUL in Vienna Austria. Franz joined The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in 2008 and held various positions in Austria and Switzerland. He is fluent in English and Deutch and can also speak Italian and French. - TradeArabia News Service ...

The China Club kitchen at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek has welcomed Chef Yongsheng Hu as Sous Chef. With two decades of experience in cooking Chinese Japanese and Thai Cuisines Chef Hu is the recipient of several awards and he has five years of experience in the UAE. ...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Bahrain has appointed Michael Kuhn as the Executive Assistant Manager. Michael a German national has gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry since starting his career nearly 15 years ago. Michael began his career in 1999 with The Rezidor Hotel Group as a Sales Manager at Radisson SAS Hotels & Resort in Erfurt Germany. He has since gone on to work in Switzerland Amsterdam Dubai and Oman. His most recent position was Director of Sales and Marketing at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa. Michael will remain in charge of Sales & Marketing in addition to his responsibilities as Executive Assistant Manager. Panos Panagis General Manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel Bahrain said Michael is part of the Carlson Rezidor Mentor Mentee Program and we are happy to continue our Think People philosophy of developing our future General Managers from within. Michael studied Business and Economics in Ger...

The Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Masserini as the new Director of Revenue as of March 19. Marco an Italian national after completing his Hotel Management diploma started his career in the hospitality industry as a receptionist. Rising through the ranks Marco has worked across many dynamic places such as Milan Venice Sharm El Sheikh London amongst many international brands. His strong knowledge and excellent performance drove him for one of his most challenging positions - Cluster Director of Revenue Management for both Sofitel properties in Brussels from where he joins us. His previous hotel revelation in dynamic markets will be a great asset to our company François Galoisy the hotels General Manager said. ...