Radisson Hotels & Resorts

Radisson traces its origins to 1909, when the first Radisson Hotel opened in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, named after the 17th century French explorer Pierre-Esprit Radisson. In 1962, entrepreneur Curt Carlson purchased the hotel and began expanding it into what would become one of the world's largest hotel corporations.

From one hotel to a global group

Under Carlson's ownership, the Radisson chain grew from a single Minneapolis hotel to 14 locations by 1976 and 32 by 1984, eventually expanding into Europe, the Middle East and Africa through a partnership with Scandinavian Airlines System. The Radisson Blu name was introduced in 2009 to highlight the brand's premium, design led properties.

Yes I Can! since 1995

Since 1995, Radisson's Yes I Can! service philosophy has shaped how the group works, acts and connects with guests, colleagues and communities. This spirit shows up across the group's operations through:

• A brand portfolio including Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals and Park Plaza
• More than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development across over 95 countries
• A responsible business programme targeting net zero by 2050
• Contemporary hotel design recognised with numerous industry awards

A group built on people

Radisson Hotel Group today employs around 100,000 team members worldwide, united by a heritage of more than a quarter century of Yes I Can! spirit and a shared belief that every moment matters.

Culture

• Yes I Can!: the service philosophy that has defined Radisson for more than 25 years
• Every Moment Matters: the brand promise behind every guest and colleague interaction
• Moment Makers: colleagues encouraged to turn everyday interactions into memorable ones
• Upbeat and proactive: a positive, can-do attitude woven into daily operations

Human Resources

Radisson Hotel Group values people as its number one asset, building a workforce around its signature Yes I Can! spirit and supporting colleagues through structured development programmes.

• Opportunities across Sales, Revenue, Marketing, IT, Finance and People & Culture
• Annual Every Moment Matters Awards celebrating outstanding service
• An 84% global employee engagement score