Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Thrissur East Fort

Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the opening of Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Thrissur East Fort. This opening marks the debut of the ‘Park Inn & Suites by Radisson’ brand. The hotel comprises 66 well-appointed, elegantly designed rooms, 2 banquet halls, and 1 conference hall, symbolizing the brand’s ethos of ‘inviting modern comfort’. This includes 58 executive rooms and 8 suite rooms. The hotel offers all amenities and conveniences for a comfortable stay including high-speed internet, smart LED TV, swimming pool, all day dining restaurant, and a fitness center. The hotel is conveniently located and accessible with a distance of just 2.5 kms from Thrissur Railway Station and 49 kms away from the Cochin International Airport.

Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is a city steeped in history and tradition. Its significance lies not only in its rich cultural heritage, vibrant festivals, and historical landmarks but also in its growing commercial and business activity. The city is a hub for various industries, including textiles, coir, and spices. It also has a thriving trade in gold and jewelry. Thrissur's strategic location, excellent transportation links, and skilled workforce have contributed to its economic growth. The city's cultural festivals, such as the Thrissur Pooram, also attract a significant number of tourists, boosting the local economy. This blend of cultural vibrancy, historical legacy, and commercial activity makes Thrissur a unique and dynamic city.

This opening is part of Radisson Hotel Group’s master franchise partnership with Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV), which aims to set up 150 such hotels under the ‘Park Inn & Suites by Radisson’ brand over 10 years. This mid-market brand focuses on tier 2 to tier 5 cities and quick-to-launch properties having 50-75 keys. It is designed to cater to the large and growing base of middle-income travellers looking for affordable, high-quality accommodation.

“As a hospitality company focused on serving the value-conscious segment in India, we are delighted to welcome Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Thrissur East Fort in our operating portfolio. This hotel offers a powerful value proposition to travellers with world-class amenities and comfort at affordable prices. This launch is the first one under our partnership with Radisson Hotel Group for growing the Park Inn & Suites by Radisson brand across the country. We couldn’t have asked for a better debut for this partnership. We are grateful for the trust and support offered by our partners, Jos Alukkas Group,” said Sidharth Gupta, Co-founder & CEO, Treebo Hospitality Ventures. 

“We are proud to be the owners of the first hotel under the ‘Park Inn & Suites by Radisson’ brand anywhere across the country. Thrissur’s immense potential as an industrial and cultural destination has not been addressed adequately by the available hotel supply so far. We are excited to get the opportunity to plug this gap through this top-notch hotel in the heart of the city. We are honoured to partner with two reputed hospitality groups in the form of Radisson Hotel Group and Treebo Hospitality Ventures. Together, we hope to make this hotel a resounding success,” said Varghese Alukka, Managing Director, Jos Alukkas Group, the owners of the property.

Radisson Hotel Group continues to command a leading presence in the Indian market and is one of the country’s largest international hotel operators with over 194 hotels in operation and development. It continues to be the largest hotel operator in a tier-1 market like Delhi NCR, while over 50% of its portfolio is in tier-2 and 3 markets. With hotels in over 114 destinations across India, Radisson Hotel Group has properties located within a 4-hour drive of each other. The Group has successfully introduced various brands to the growing Indian market, including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson Individuals and its extension Radisson Individuals Retreats. 

Radisson Hotel Group adds nine new hotel signings across South Asia in 2021

Radisson Hotel Group further strengthened its portfolio in India with the signing of nine new hotels across five brands in 2021. Located in key gateway cities and emerging destinations, these new hotels will collectively add over 1,000 rooms to its domestic network in the next three to five years. In 2021, the Group grew its presence in India with the opening of 12 new hotels and introducing two new brands, including Radisson Individuals and Radisson RED.

The group announced four hotel signings in the first half of 2021 despite pandemic challenges. These included Classic Grande Imphal, a member of Radisson Individuals, The Elite Narsapura, a member of Radisson Individuals, Park Inn by Radisson Vadodara and Park Inn by Radisson Vellore. These were followed by five additional signings towards the second half of the year – Radisson Resort Kumbhalgarh, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, New Gurugram, Park Inn by Radisson Deoghar, Radisson Hotel Jamshedpur, and Park Inn by Radisson AhmedabadDaslana.

2021 marks a significant milestone for us at Radisson Hotel Group as we opened our 100th hotel in India. We continued our foray towards our ambitious five-year expansion plan with nine signings in 2021 and are working towards replicating this performance in 2022. India remains a key part of the Group’s global strategy, and we intend to invest across all parts of our operations. Our next phase of growth would be driven by strategic, brand-defining hotel signings and openings that will provide a major uplift to our hotel portfolio and broaden our offerings for guests and owners,” said Zubin Saxena, managing director and vice president, operations, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.

Currently, with 105 operating hotels in India, Radisson Hotel Group added 1,161 rooms to its network in 2021 with 12 hotel openings. Its diverse portfolio recorded the addition of hotels and resorts across Dharamshala, Nashik, Lonavala, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Chandigarh, Vizag and Imphal amongst other leisure destinations. With an increasing demand for domestic and experiential travel, Radisson Hotel Group stands ready to deliver memorable experiences to guests with its countrywide network of hotels.

The full list of 2021 hotel signings are: Classic Grande Imphal, a member of Radisson Individuals, a 171-room property, currently fully operational; Park Inn by Radisson Vellore expected to open in 2023; The Elite Narasapura, a member of Radisson Individuals, a 160-room, upscale hotel expected to be operational by 2023; Park Inn by Radisson Vadodara a 112-room business hotel expected to open in 2025; Radisson Resort Kumbhalgarh expected to open in 2024; Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, New Gurugram, a 150-room property expected to open in 2026; Park Inn by Radisson Deoghar, a 110-room hotel expected to open in 2024; Radisson Hotel Jamshedpur a 100-room hotel expected to open in 2026; and Park Inn by Radisson Ahmedabad Daslana a 100-room hotel expected to open in 2026.

Radisson Hotel Group Signs Pakistan’s First Internationally Branded Serviced Apartments

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Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of the Radisson Blu Serviced Apartments, Islamabad in Pakistan, the first internationally branded serviced apartments in the country

This marks the group's second hotel in Pakistan, accelerating its ambition to have 10 hotels and 2,000 rooms in operation and under development across the country by 2025.

The new-build hotel will form part of a mixed-use development, which includes offices and a retail mall

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