Radisson Blu reconfirms its place as Europe's leader in upper-upscale hospitality with 186 hotels and almost 45,000 rooms in operation - according to the latest ranking by MKG Hospitality-ON. Radisson Blu has maintained this leading position since 2010.

Radisson Blu brand leads the European hotel industry in size and scale, with properties located in capital cities, airport gateways and major leisure destinations. The brand is globally recognized for its unique heritage of design, innovation and service. The latest ranking reconfirms Radisson Blu's compelling value proposition to investors, owners and developers.

"We are humble and proud to maintain our leading position in Europe's upper-upscale segment, and continue building on Radisson Blu as the brand of choice for both guests and investors,'' commented Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group.

"With the launch of Radisson Hotel Group earlier this year and our new brand architecture, we will now leverage Radisson Blu's leading position and brand recognition to drive our growth strategy across the luxury and upper-upscale segments, featuring Radisson Collection, Radisson and Radisson RED. Such organic growth will be supported by our newly launched asset-right strategy," added Elie Younes.

The MKG Ranking scope includes 28 countries within the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine, Turkey (European side of Istanbul), Russia (only the European area, west of Ural), Iceland, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia, Moldovia, Montenegro, Jersey, Guernsey, Serbia, Belarus, Andorra and Monaco. The results of the 2017 ranking also include Radisson Blu Edwardian hotels in the UK.

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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Lucie Cardona
Corporate Communications & PR Leader
Radisson Hotel Group