From Business to Pleasure: Winning Radisson Blu hotels

Each year, awards such as the the World Travel Awards, Leaders in Hospitality Awards as well other reputable entities such as the Business Travel & MICE Awards acknowledge the world's best hotels in a variety of different categories. And Radisson Blu leads the way time and again, from leading business hotel to leading hotel suite. See below for a look at our best performing hotels from around the globe.

Leading hotels in Africa

The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today, this prestigious award is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of travel industry excellence. In 2019, our hotels in Africa and the Middle East came out on top. In Africa: the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda was named Africa's Leading Conference Hotel as well as Rwanda's Leading Business Hotel and Leading Conference Hotel.

The Radisson Blu Okoume Palace Hotel, Libreville was named Gabon's Leading Hotel, and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako was named Mali's Leading Hotel. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar Sea Plaza was named Senegal's Leading Hotel.

Leading hotels in the Middle East

Our newest hotel in the Middle East has also been recognized by the World Travel Awards: The Radisson blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain. Discover the top reasons to explore Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Aditionally, this year Hospitality Awards by Hotel & Catering News celebrates hotels and restaurants that shape the hospitality industry. Two of our Radisson Blu hotels in Dubai have been recognized. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront was named Leading New Hotel in the Middle East. The fact that its aim is to become the Friendliest Five Star Hotel in Dubai definitely contributed to it coming out on top - but the uninterrupted views of the Burj Khalifa might have something to do with it as well! The Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek has also won the Lifetime Achievement Award for the second time, particularly for its succulent food and beverages offering.

Putting business guests first

Egencia has announced their list of top 100 hotels around the globe that help make business feel like pleasure. At Radisson Blu, this is something we strive to achieve for all of our business guests, so it's not suprising that 6 Radisson Blu hotels have been selected. The Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen, the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Gothenburg, the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Stockholm, and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow are amongst this list.

A stay at any of these hotels will ensure your business trip feels as much as possible like pleasure, but to really make the best of your time away, check out these top tips to turn your business trip into a bleisure trip!

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In addition, this year the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kaliningrad has been named the 'Best Regional Congress Hotel' by the 2019 Russian Business Travel & MICE Awards, the leading Russian award for the best companies in business travel and the MICE industry.

The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel wins for its 'belgitude'

Located a stone's throw away from the Grand Place, you really can't get more central than the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Brussels. As the winner for Belgium's Leading Hotel 2018 by the World Travel Awards, it is the hotel's particular attention to providing guests with a true experience of the locale that stands out. This “Belgitude” is honored in the entire meeting spaces through stylish design and touches which pay tribute to the country. The meeting rooms' ceilings for example echo the blue skies in the famous Magritte paintings with wallpaper designed by Fornassetti who, like Magritte, shares the taste for dream-inspired design. Belgian products are put in the spotlight as well: delicious local delights such as tomatoes stuffed with grey shrimp from North Sea, Cuberdons & Belgian chocolate.

The Nordics win at business

Among our star locations, our hotels in Denmark, Finland and Iceland have been recognized in particular for their outstanding services for guests traveling on business. If being named Leading Business Hotel by the World Travel Awards in 2018 isn't enough for you to believe these hotels do business in style, let us tell you more…

Denmark's Leading Business Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Apart from offering superb facilities for meetings & events – with a total of 13 meeting & event rooms, there's a space for just about any type of get together – the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen is particularly appreciated by business guests looking for its central location. Located in the city center, the hotel is just a short walk away from many prominent companies. Oh, and outdoor parking is free. So for those traveling by car, that's one less thing to worry about! The well-equipped fitness center also ensures you stay on top of your fitness game while traveling on business. Plus: Why not enjoy a friendly match of squash with colleagues on one our two courts?

Finland's Leading Business Hotel and Best Hotel Suite

From its iconic architecture and history to its close proximity to key cultural attractions as well as its unique Finnish interior design, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki attracts leisure and business travelers alike. Guests particularly appreciate its Plaza Lounge. On the balcony surrounding the main restaurant, the Plaza Lounge is a place to unwind with friends or catch up on some reading in peace and quiet. You can also easily host an informal meeting and invite a guest to join free of charge. Gain access to the Plaza Lounge when you book a Business Class Room or Suite.

As far as suites go, the Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel does not disappoint either. Winner of Finland's Leading Hotel Suite 2018, the Seaside Suite at this hotel will take your breath away. With its two magnificent terraces, the view will make you want to do nothing other than laze in your king size bed. Although the rooftop spa with sauna and hot tub might be enough to get you out of bed...

Radisson Blu Resort Trysil wins Best Ski Hotel

Norway's largest ski destination in Trysil has 29 lifts, 67 slopes and 100 kilometers of cross-country tracks. And the Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil is perfectly situated just at the foot of the mountain. In other words, the perfect choice for a getaway for ski enthusiasts. The World Ski Awards thought so too. The sister organisation of World Travel Awards, the World Ski Awards recognize excellence in ski tourism around the world. Book this winter to enjoy alpine skiing, cross-country, snowboarding and dog sledding!

Psst! Traveling with kids? The indoor Adventure Pool includes 4 swimming pools, a glass rock-climbing wall and a FlowRider®surfing wave pool. So, more than enough activities to keep your little ones busy while you're not on the slopes.

Congratulations to all the winning Radisson Blu Hotels!