La world cup overEuropean rugby is getting ready to return to the business as usual that has enlivened its winters for a good century: the famous Tournament. From 2 February, fans of the oval ball will be turning their attention not to the Stade de France, which has been mobilised for the Olympic Games, but to Marseille, Lyon or Lille, or further afield to Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome or London. London and its Twickenham stadiumThis is the self-proclaimed temple of rugby, but also the cash machine of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the English federation.
What began as a cabbage patch in the south-west of the British capital when it was purchased in 1907 has over the years grown into an imposing cathedral dedicated to the oval ball and the Rose XV. With a series of modernisations in recent decades, 'The Home of Rugby "The new stadium has a total of 82,000 seats, a museum and a host of shops, comfortable dressing rooms and lounges for hospitality, a fitness centre with swimming pool and, of course, a myriad of beer pumps to quench fans' legendary thirst. And, of course, a myriad of beer pumps to quench the fans' legendary thirst.
To ensure that the heart of the venue beats not only during matches and concerts, corporate events were also included in the programme as part of the renovation of the East Stand, which was completed in 2018. Twickenham now has a vast conferences and events of almost 7,000 m², crowned by a lively British Airways Rose Garden, with Heathrow almost within easy reach of the stadium.
The stadium's proximity to London's major airport makes it an ideal base for business travellers. And since 2009, the stadium has also been home to a 150-room Marriott hotel. At the beginning of April, once the tournament is over, Twickenham will be the scene of a tug-of-war between the American group and Radisson. The hotel's new operator, Aimbridge Hospitality, has chosen the Radisson RED lifestyle brand to continue the game.
" Aimbridge Hospitality and Radisson RED are both aligned with the RFU's visions and aspirations for the Twickenham Stadium Hotel, so it's a relationship that I'm sure will flourish in the years to come." commented Mark Lynch, Executive Site Director at RFU. Initially, the hotel will operate under the 'light' Radisson Individuals banner, before embarking on a transformation phase to convert the property to the Radisson Individuals brand. contemporary canons of Radisson RED. By 2025, both the rooms and the public areas will have been completely refurbished, and the restaurant facilities will have been redesigned.
Expected to open in Edinburgh and Huddersfield in the next few years, the Radisson RED brand continues to expand its presence in the United Kingdom, following openings in Glasgow and Liverpool, and the opening of a number of new hotels. several hotels in Londonone close to the city centre - the Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2 - and the others close to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
