Radisson Hotel Group to add over 37,000 rooms to its portfolio through signings
Radisson Hotel Group, a leading hospitality firm headquartered in Brussels, has been on an expansion spree that has continued after it achieved its best-ever performance in signings and openings in 2024. Radisson Hotel Group is on track for another record-breaking year in 2025, with a strong pipeline of openings and signings supporting its global growth strategy.
In a press statement, the hotel group says that it began the year 2025 strongly, with the successful reopening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin and plans to add over 37,000 rooms to its portfolio through signings, expansion is continuing across key markets in Europe, where it is strengthening its presence to drive tourism, as well Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Elie Younes
“From good to great’ best describes the evolution of our European network. We continue leading the upper-upscale segment on the continent in both urban and resort segments. Radisson Blu remains the largest upper-upscale brand in Europe for over a decade alongside Radisson Collection and Radisson Red. Many new destinations and collaborations reflect our commitment to drive further value to our guests and owners such as our partnerships at the Porsche Design Tower in Stuttgart and with Manchester City Football Club in UK as well as many new additions in places like Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Milan, Zurich, Amsterdam, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Canary Islands, Cortina and Sardinia. We are grateful for the trust of our owners and the generosity of our people,” says Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group.
The statement adds that the year began with the grand opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel in Berlin, located in the vibrant Mitte district, close to iconic monuments such as the Berlin Cathedral or Museumsinsel.
Radisson says that the opening was followed by the signing of a Radisson Red Hotel in Berlin and a Radisson property in Krefeld. The new hotel in Krefeld will be part of a newly built mixed-use development, while the Red Hotel in Berlin is currently undergoing extensive modernisation prior to its opening in late 2026. Later this year, a Prize by Radisson hotel in Osnabrück will open its doors, along with two new Radisson properties, adds the statement.
“Next to these additions, we further also just announced the signing of three new Radisson Individuals hotels, adding an additional 314 rooms to our German portfolio, and confirming our commitment to Germany as a strategic and key focus market for Radisson Hotel Group,” adds Younes.
The hotel group says that building on its strategy of relevant brands for every market, and strong in conversion as well as new-built projects, Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand in Tier-1 markets in Europe and other regions. Today 65 pc of RHG’s owner base holds more than one hotel with the Group and 50 pc of owners keep their properties for 20 years or more.
Radisson Hotel Group says its growth in Europe has been marked by signings and openings across the continent. The recent signing of four new properties in Norway, including the first ever Radisson Individuals and Prize by Radisson hotels in the Nordic region. The hotels are set to open later this year, with a total of 519 hotel rooms near the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen.
In the United Kingdom, Radisson Hotel Group announced the new Medlock Hotel, to be opened in late 2026 on the world-famous entertainment destination Etihad Campus, home of Manchester City Football Club. The hotel will have over 400 rooms, including a luxury penthouse suite, as well as access to the Campus’ range of facilities. This followed the announcement of a Prize by Radisson hotel in Glasgow, the first within UK. The Group has since announced a 180-key new-build Radisson hotel, located at the new home of Oxford United Football Club, the UK’s first all-electric stadium.
In Iberia, Radisson Hotel Group has reached over 10 hotels and expanded into new regions in Spain with the signings of Radisson Red Malaga and Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife, as well as growing its presence in the capital with the new Radisson Collection Madrid. In Portugal, the Group also announced the signing of the Radisson Red Porto Gaia and refurbished Radisson Blu Hotel, Lisbon.
In Paris, two flagship hotels are under development, namely Maison Rivoli Paris, a Radisson Collection Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Porte de Versailles whereas the doors of Le Relais de La Malmaison, a member of Radisson Individuals, recently opened.
Elsewhere, in the Middle East, the Group has announced two new Park Inn by Radisson properties in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which will host 587 hotel rooms and 146 serviced apartments in partnership with the Knowledge Economic City. In the United Arab Emirates, the signing of the Radisson Red Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will bring 285 rooms, event spaces, and spectacular design to the rapidly growing city.
With new signings and openings in the Philippines, Vietnam as well as Sri Lanka, Radisson Hotel Group is a major player in Asia Pacific, entering the top five of fastest growing hotel groups.
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