IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has entered into a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, to mark IHG's re-entry into Sweden with voco Stockholm Kista. This latest signing signifies IHG's strong owner relationships and its commitment to growth in new and emerging markets such as Sweden, drawing on its scale of more than 780 open hotels across Europe.
Scandic Go is Scandic's new brand in the fast-growing economy segment, offering smart accommodation solutions in attractive city locations at a good price. The first guests will check in today at Scandic Go, Upplandsgatan 4.
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, is pleased to announce the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience.
Scandic Go is the company's new hotel brand in the fast-growing economy segment. The first Scandic Go hotel will open on Upplandsgatan in Stockholm in September, and Scandic has now signed a lease agreement for another Scandic Go, this time a centrally located hotel with 221 rooms at Fridhemsplan on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The plan is to open the hotel toward the end of the summer of 2024 following a renovation. Scandic signed the lease agreement with the company's largest landlord, Pandox.
On September 5, the doors will open to the first Scandic Go hotel, Scandic’s new brand in the growing economy segment. First up is Stockholm where a good price, welcoming design, smooth self-service and breakfast and hot meals around the clock will attract guests visiting the city.
The economy segment is the fastest-growing segment in the European hotel industry. To meet the demands of a new generation of hotel guests, Scandic will open its first hotel under its new Scandic Go brand, a smart, sustainable hotel concept at a good price. Scandic Go aims to be the market leader in the economy segment in the Nordic countries and will use the brand to increase its pace of expansion outside the region. The first Scandic Go hotel will open at the beginning of September in Stockholm.
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that premium hotel operator Elite Hotels of Sweden has begun a project to standardise operations on Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Infor Sales & Catering System (SCS). Replacing a legacy system that is unable to offer the integrated and holistic data needed, the applications are set to be rolled out across over 40 properties throughout Sweden, creating a unified, consistent guest experience.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Express Stockholm Arlanda Airport, which will be the company's first hotels in Sweden after returning to the market.
On June 12, an important milestone will be reached in the Nordic region's largest urban development project, Älvstaden, when Scandic Göteborg Central opens. With 451 rooms, 1,225 beds, event space for up to 1,000 people and largest rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of the river, the hotel will be among the biggest in Gothenburg.
Scandic and Pandox have agreed to extend the leases for 15 hotels and one conference property. Pursuant to the agreement, the rental terms will remain unchanged, enabling good profitability and balanced risk for Scandic. The parties have also agreed on a joint renovation program for the hotels.
At the far end of the pier in the climate-smart district of Oceanhamnen, Scandic is pleased to announce the opening of its second hotel in Helsingborg, Scandic Oceanhamnen. The hotel, which has 184 rooms on 13 floors as well as a relaxation area and rooftop terrace, is located on the waterfront overlooking the Öresund sound. Scandic Oceanhamnen has been designed according to the Sweden Green Building Council Gold standard and has been certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official ecolabel of the Nordic countries.
April 5 is a historic day in Kiruna. Today, Scandic Kiruna is the first commercial enterprise to open its doors in the new city center, a milestone in the internationally renowned urban transformation that has been ongoing since 2004. The new hotel has 231 rooms on 13 floors and architecture featuring a valley and peak design that echoes the Kebnekaise massif and Lapporten Valley. With the opening of Scandic Kiruna, Scandic will increase its room capacity by 60 rooms and become the largest hotel operator in the city.
Prior to Scandic Hotels Group AB’s Annual General Meeting 2022, the Nomination Committee has proposed Gunilla Rudebjer as a new member of the Board of Directors. At the same time, the committee would like to announce that Ingalill Berglund has declined re-election.
Scandic has now opened its third hotel in Örebro, in the middle of a vibrant urban development project. Scandic Örebro Central, which has 160 rooms on nine floors, is strategically located next to Örebro Central Station and nestled among corporate and government offices. The hotel will be a new hub for Örebro residents and visitors alike, and Scandic is the first business to open its doors in the new Örebro Entré area. From today, Scandic now offers 596 hotel rooms in Örebro, making it the largest hotel company in the city.
WorldHotels™ today announced the addition of five new properties to the brand’s newest collection of hotels: WorldHotels Crafted Collection. The Hotel Kung Carl, NOFO Hotel, The Winery Hotel, Hotel Frantz, and Hotel Ruth, all located in Stockholm, Sweden, have joined the exclusive portfolio of WorldHotels Crafted Collection hotels and resorts.
Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with Skanska for a new 210-room hotel in downtown Sundsvall. The new hotel, which will be attractively located in the city's harbor area, will be built of wood, giving it a very high environmental standard. The hotel is expected to open during 2024. The hotel will be called Scandic Sundsvall Central.
Destinations International, the world's largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced that Jane Cunningham has joined the association as the director of European engagement. Jane's first day will be January 24, 2022.
It's undoubtedly one of the coolest hotels in the world, and Sweden's ICEHOTEL has just launched its 32nd incarnation with a touch of royal magic.The world's first hotel built out of snow and ice has unveiled a brand new suite designed by Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte, or Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, and his business partner Oscar Kylberg.Named "Midsummer Night's Dream," the deluxe suite features floral elements and plants, a first for the iconic hotel, which is located 200 kilometers north of the Arctic circle in Jukkasjärvi.
Ligula Hospitality Group, a major hotel group headquartered in Sweden with 45 properties and 6060 rooms across 6 brands in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, has chosen Atomize as their Revenue Management Software (RMS) provider.
Today marks the official UK announcement of the reopening of the 144-room 5-star Hôtel Reisen, now as part of the exclusive Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The reopening represents a significant milestone for Hyatt as the debut of the Unbound Collection in Scandinavia and will join the planned Grand Hansa Hotel in Helsinki, Finland and Hyatt Centric Reykjavík, Iceland.