Radisson Hotel Group announced 15 new hotel signings across EMEA in Q2 2020. The new signings re-affirm the Group’s commitment to its ambitious five-year development plan. Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its new brand architecture and further strengthen its presence across EMEA.

Elie Younes, executive vice president & chief development officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “Our business is based on long term relationships built on trust and responsibility. Despite the unprecedented challenges we face, we continue to work closely with our stakeholders to support the business. We consequently expanded our footprint in Italy, France, Austria, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, the UAE and across Africa. This is thanks to the relevance of our brands and the dedication of our team. We are grateful to our hotel owners for trusting our brands and people”

The fifteen new signings mark key milestones:

• Addition of six new hotels in Africa bringing the total to almost 100 hotels across 32 African markets
• Cementing the groups’ position in Ukraine as the largest international operator with 7 hotels and 1,355 rooms in operation and under development
• Further cementing the group’s leading position in Russia with two additional hotels 
• Third signing of the Radisson RED brand in Austria
• Two new signings in the most renowned ski destination in Italy boosting the group’s portfolio to 10 hotels in operation and under development
• One new Radisson Blu property on the picturesque island of Santorini, one of the world´s most popular resort destinations

The openings include Radisson Hotel Fujairah in UAE, slated for 2021. It will be the Group’s second Radisson hotel in the Emirate, bringing its UAE portfolio to 24 hotels in operation and under development. The hotel will consist of 193 keys across various room types including standard, superior and suite categories. The property will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar and an executive lounge. Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness studio. To further enhance the offerings within the property, the hotel will incorporate fully equipped, state-of-the-art meeting and events facilities, making it an ideal location for local and international business and leisure communities.