Grand Hotel Brioni has become part of the luxury Radisson Collection brand

The newly opened Grand Hotel Brioni has just become part of the luxury Radisson Collection brand. Grand Hotel Brioni became the first such hotel on the Adriatic ...

Author  Goran Rihelj

18. May 2022.

Newly opened Grand Hotel Brioni it just became part of the luxury Radisson Collection brand. Grand Hotel Brioni became the first such hotel on the Adriatic coast and the first in Croatia.

This strategic connection of the company Arena Hospitality Group i Radisson Hotel Group and obtaining the Radisson Collection brand is the result of an extensive repositioning of one of the most famous Croatian hotels, which recently reopened and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The investment of 34 million euros in the complete renovation brought the hotel to extremely high world standards, which were recognized by RHG, one of the strongest hotel groups, which rightly designated this hotel as their most luxurious Radisson Collection brand.

Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel it is the first of three hotels which Arena Hospitality Group will have in the luxury segment of its portfolio in the coming period.

At the end of the year, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand art'otel is coming to Zagreb and Croatia for the first time and will open under the name Art'otel Zagreb, followed by the conversion of the Hotel Riviera in Pula into a new one Art'otel Pula. With these investments, both in the existing portfolio with the aim of raising the quality, and by expanding the portfolio to new destinations, AHG is entering the higher segment of tourism, as was announced through the IPO of the company. 

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We are particularly pleased to be able to confirm that with the completion of this investment, Arena is successfully completing the program of improvement and upgrading of the existing portfolio, which was a key component of its strategy, he pointed out. Rally Slonim, President of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer of Arena Hospitality Group and added: 

"The Group's strategy envisaged the renewal, renovation and development of the existing portfolio of facilities, expansion through new acquisitions and partnerships, capitalization of synergies between all its operating regions, and continuous raising of the level of service quality and overall guest experience through various initiatives related to employees and technology. Grand Hotel Brioni Pula opens as the first of the Group's three luxury properties, along with art'otel Zagreb and art'otel Riviera Pula, which are expected to open in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Group, by including the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula in their impressive collection of some of Europe's best hotels.We will build on the foundations of the successes achieved with the Radisson Hotel Group and our majority shareholder PPHE, relying on their Park Plaza brand, and their expanded partnership provides Arena with additional development opportunities of the current brand-based portfolio and contributes to the potential for future growth.''

Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is located in an exceptional location on the seafront, overlooking the Brijuni Islands. Guests have at their disposal 227 rooms and suites, an infinity pool, several restaurants and bars, and luxurious wellness and beauty facilities for a relaxing as well as active vacation, as well as a meeting center for business and corporate guests. 

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"Opening of Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is a great achievement for us, because we present our luxury lifestyle brand to this culture-rich city and region, the first on the Adriatic and the first in partnership with PPHE Hotel Group. Radisson Collection properties embrace and represent local culture and design wherever they are, and so it is here at Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Guests will be able to discover Croatian art, enjoy one of the many restaurants and everything the Istrian peninsula has to offer." he said on the occasion of this connection Federico J. Gonzalez Tejera, CEO of Radisson Hotel Group.

The interiors of the luxurious Grand Hotel Brioni were designed by architects Studio 92 from Labin.  The visual impression perfectly connects the heritage of this iconic hotel with the modern day by providing  perfect atmosphere and available luxury. 

Photo: AHG

Author  Goran Rihelj

18. May 2022.