Across the region, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) continues to pursue a market-specific development strategy, matching the right brand and operating model to each destination and owner objective. This approach is driving growth in established gateway cities, major leisure destinations, and emerging markets while strengthening the global hotel operator’s ability to serve business, leisure, meetings, and long-stay demand.
Recent achievements in Vietnam and the Philippines, together with a growing Australasia portfolio and new developments in Thailand and Indonesia, reflect RHG’s focus on building a balanced, commercially relevant regional platform.
Ramzy Fenionos, chief development officer for Asia-Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group, commented: “Southeast Asia and the wider Pacific region offer significant long-term growth potential, but success depends on being highly selective and relevant in each market. Owners are looking for brands that respond to changing guest demand, supported by strong commercial capabilities, operational expertise, and a flexible approach to development. Our recent openings and signings demonstrate how we are working with both established and new partners to create distinctive hotels and resorts that are right for their destinations and positioned for long-term performance.”
Vietnam: Expanding in leading city and resort destinations
Vietnam continues to be an important growth market for Radisson Hotel Group, supported by strong demand across leisure, business, and experience-led travel. According to its latest market update, RHG currently has 14 hotels and more than 3,100 rooms either in operation or under development across the country.
Among its most significant recent milestones is the opening of the 352-key Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, bringing the Radisson Blu brand to one of Vietnam’s most internationally recognized destinations. Overlooking the iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, the hotel strengthens RHG’s resort and leisure offering in northern Vietnam.
The global hotel operator has also signed the 182-key Radisson Hotel Westlake Hanoi, scheduled to open in 2028. Located in Vietnam’s capital, the property marks another step in RHG’s urban development strategy, offering scenic lake views, approximately 800 square meters of event space, and a rooftop bar overlooking West Lake.
These developments complement Radisson Hotel Group’s existing presence in destinations including Cam Ranh, Danang, Phu Quoc, and Hoi An, reinforcing its ambition to expand across Vietnam’s key city and resort markets.
Philippines: Building scale through trusted owner partnerships and new brand introductions
In the Philippines, Radisson Hotel Group continues to build on a strong foundation of owner relationships and an increasingly diverse brand portfolio. Its development pipeline includes eight hotels with 1,559 keys in operation and 17 hotels with 3,762 keys under development, with plans to introduce seven of its 10 brands in the country by 2030.
A cornerstone of this growth has been RHG’s longstanding partnership with SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), which has supported the expansion of the Park Inn by Radisson brand and forms part of a shared ambition to reach 20 hotels by 2028.
The country has also welcomed the debut of two new properties: Lime Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier—the first Radisson Individuals Premier property in Asia-Pacific—and Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue, which introduces Radisson Hotel Group’s bold lifestyle brand to the Philippines.
Located on the island of Bohol, Lime Resort Bohol is an all-villa beachfront resort offering an elevated island escape that blends modern luxury with tropical charm. Meanwhile, Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue, located within Astra Center, brings a fresh lifestyle hospitality experience to Cebu with 144 keys, art-inspired interiors, vibrant social spaces, creative dining, meeting facilities, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.
The global hotel operator’s Philippine pipeline further demonstrates the breadth of development opportunities across the market. Key projects include Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson SM Mall of Asia, a 500-key dual-branded hotel within the Mall of Asia Complex, one of Metro Manila’s premier commercial and lifestyle districts; Radisson RED Mactan Cebu Resort, a 138-key lifestyle beachfront resort on Mactan Island; Fridays Boracay, A Radisson Collection Resort, a 110-key luxury lifestyle resort on White Beach’s Station 1 that will introduce the Radisson Collection brand to one of the country’s most exclusive beachfront destinations; Radisson Crown Regency Grand Paradise Resort Bohol, a 558-key resort in Panglao planned with extensive leisure facilities and a major convention center to support events and international group demand; and Radisson Blu Hotel and Residences Cagayan de Oro, developed in partnership with AppleOne Group, featuring 340 hotel rooms and 377 branded residences in North Mindanao’s key business hub.
Together, these projects reflect Radisson Hotel Group’s ability to grow across a wide range of segments—from lifestyle and luxury beachfront resorts to urban, mixed-use, and branded residential developments—while supporting the Philippines’ continued rise as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
Australasia: Broadening the portfolio across city and island destinations
Radisson Hotel Group is also accelerating its growth across Australasia through a series of openings, signings, and repositioning projects in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa.
In Australia, Radisson Individuals is set to strengthen RHG’s presence in key urban markets. The 58-room The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, marks the brand’s Brisbane debut. In Melbourne, the 74-key Canterbury International Hotel Melbourne, a member of Radisson Individuals, will introduce the affiliation brand to Victoria’s capital, complementing Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton.
New Zealand has become an important lifestyle growth market for RHG. The recently opened 322-key Radisson RED Auckland introduces the brand to the country with a design-led hotel in the city’s Arts District, featuring creative social spaces and a rooftop lounge. It will be followed by Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown, a 221-key newly built lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in late 2028, complete with a rooftop bar overlooking the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu.
In Fiji, the existing Radisson Blu Resort, Fiji Denarau Island, will be complemented by two new resorts. Radisson Blu Mirage Resort, Fiji Naisoso Island is scheduled to open in 2027, while the 160-key Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals, will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment and repositioning before welcoming guests under the brand in late 2027.
The global hotel operator is also entering Samoa through the signing of the 117-key Return to Paradise Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals, located on Paradise Beach in Lefaga. The resort will be refurbished to align with Radisson Hotel Group’s international standards while preserving its authentic Samoan identity.
New opportunities in Thailand and Indonesia
In Thailand, Radisson Blu Resort, Phuket Mai Khao, and Radisson Resort, Layan Phuket are now open, strengthening RHG’s presence in the country. Meanwhile, the 118-key Radisson Serviced Apartments Rawai Phuket is scheduled to open in 2029, meeting demand for extended-stay accommodation in one of the region’s most popular island destinations.
In Indonesia, RHG has signed Anta Hotel Bali Canggu, a member of Radisson Individuals, which is expected to introduce 116 serviced apartments to Bali’s popular Canggu district beginning in 2027.
A growing and diversified portfolio
Across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group now has 89 hotels and more than 17,000 rooms in operation and under development. This growing regional portfolio spans key gateway cities, established and emerging resort destinations, island markets, and mixed-use developments.
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