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Scandic Takes Gothenburg To New Heights – Scandic Göteborg Central Set To Open Next Year

In 2017, Scandic and Vasakronan signed an agreement to operate a hotel at the Platinan property in central Gothenburg. Scandic Göteborg Central will open during the second quarter of 2022 just a couple hundred meters from Gothenburg's central station in the middle of the rapidly-growing Älvstaden area, the largest urban development project in the Nordic region. With its 451 rooms, the hotel will play the largest role in one of Gothenburg's most spectacular real estate projects.

Scandic Landvetter Now Open – Exciting New Landmark In Gothenburg

May 31 marks the day when Scandic Landvetter opens its doors to both far-flung guests and West Coast residents on the go. With 223 rooms directly adjacent to the terminal building, Scandic Landvetter satisfies Gothenburg's pressing need for an international airport hotel designed for people to meet. In this way, Scandic Landvetter is an important building block in the rapidly expanding airport city at Göteborg Landvetter Airport.

Evelyn Hamilton has been appointed as Chapter Leader at WHTT Chapter Sweden

Evelyn Hamilton is the winner of BCD Travel's 2019 Circle of Excellence and GBTA Ladder's Mentee of the year awards. With 16 years of Bid experience she knows how to manage projects and people, research & validate info as well as write great creative copy. The British native's curiosity, intelligence, sense of fun and simplicity to any challenging deadline drove her to her role as Chapter Leader Sweden at WHTT. Evelyn Hamilton's appointment to WHTT alongside fellow chapter leader Marjorie Sundström, is further the organisation's mission to increase the success and engagement in the workplace for women and other underrepresented groups, and to enable companies to attract, develop and retain potential diverse talent, nurtured by a powerful community. WHTT believes that by inspiring communities to enter the industry and organizations to leverage and retain in the sector, will create more diverse and inclusive leadership. Evelyn will take WHTT's global mission to the next level by opening a new local Chapter from Sweden.

Marjorie Sundström has been appointed as Chapter Leader Sweden at WHTT Chapter Sweden

The Irish native, with a long track record of working in hospitality, currently Senior Sales Manager at The Sparrow Hotel & Grand Group, was appointed Co-Chapter Leader Sweden early January. Marjorie went from working at a well established brands to creating a sales strategy for a completely new brand.  Marjorie Sundström's appointment to WHTT alongside fellow chapter leader Evelyn Hamilton, is further the organisation's mission to increase the success and engagement in the workplace for women and other underrepresented groups, and to enable companies to attract, develop and retain potential diverse talent, nurtured by a powerful community. WHTT believes that by inspiring communities to enter the industry and organizations to leverage and retain in the sector, will create more diverse and inclusive leadership. Marjorie will take WHTT's global mission to the next level by opening a new local Chapter from Sweden.

Scandic Arlandastad Opens Its Doors

Scandic Arlandastad has now opened following an agreement that Scandic signed in November 2020 to take over the hotel. With 150 rooms featuring Scandinavian design with natural, light-colored wood and textiles in a subdued palette, Arlandastad is next door to Arlanda Airport and counts the Scandinavian XPO international meeting and event center among its neighbors.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand Debuts in Sweden with the Opening of Hotell Reisen

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hotell Reisen in Stockholm. The 144-room hotel is immediately available on Hyatt's booking system on an unbranded basis with plans to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in early 2021. World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points for stays starting December 1, 2020 and onwards.

AC Hotels by Marriott® Announces The Opening Of Its First Hotel In Sweden

AC Hotels by Marriott®, Marriott International's design-led lifestyle brand, has expanded its Europe, Middle East and Africa footprint with the opening of its first property in the Swedish capital, AC Hotel Stockholm Ulriksdal. Built with a perfect blend of form and function, the hotel offers travellers the ideal base to discover the striking architecture and Scandinavian design Stockholm has to offer.

Hyatt Announces Plans for First Property in Sweden with Hotell Reisen

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with First Hotel Reisen AB to open the first Hyatt property in Sweden. Hotell Reisen is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and will be available on Hyatt's booking system on an unbranded basis as of December 1, 2020 with plans to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in early 2021. In the Nordics, the hotel will join the planned Grand Hansa Hotel in Helsinki, Finland as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Hyatt Centric Reykjavík in Reykjavik, Iceland. The three hotels represent strategic cornerstones in Hyatt's expansion plans for Northern Europe.

Elite Hotels of Sweden Roll Out Oaky Group-Wide

Elite Hotels of Sweden, one of the country's largest privately-owned hotel businesses, is rolling out Oaky to its 39 hotels across Sweden. Known for its beautifully restored historical properties and its dedication to environmental sustainability, Elite Hotels will use Oaky to further complement the well-rounded stay experience it offers guests.

Nordic Choice Hotels Opens Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport in Stockholm

Nordic Choice Hotels opened the doors to the Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden on January 30. The 503-room hotel is the largest in the Comfort brand system worldwide and is one of several new hotels that the franchise group will be adding over the next three years. Located between terminals 4 and 5, guests will only have a two-minute walk to the international terminal and it's also nearby to one of Sweden's busiest train stations.