Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement for two new Scandic Go hotels in central
Since its launch in
Greater demand for hotels combined with longer lead times for establishing new hotel properties is creating an opportunity for Scandic. By conversion of office spaces and other properties, Scandic can accelerate the growth of its new brand in the economy segment. Conversions are carried out by the property owner, allowing the landlord to also plan for other commercial activities in the building in addition to hotel operations.
We've been considering using office spaces for new Scandic Go hotels for some time, which is an important enabler to achieve our goal to add 1,000 to 1,500 rooms per year to our pipeline.
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen,
The new hotel will be located about 300 meters from
Scandic Go, Umea
In central Umea, approximately 250 meters from the central station, a former office building will be converted into a Scandic Go. With 100 rooms on five floors, the new hotel will become a landmark in the city. The property will be environmentally certified according to BREAM Very Good standards, and thanks to extensive upgrades, Scandic expects significantly lower operating costs compared with a more traditional hotel. The long-term agreement for this hotel was signed with property owner Dios.
I'm really looking forward to establishing more Scandic Go properties in strong, attractive hotel destinations like
Peter Jangbratt, Country Managing Director Sweden at
After the opening, Scandic will operate 10 hotels with a total of 2,846 rooms in
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Scandic is the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries with a network of about 280 hotels and 58,000 hotel rooms in operation and under development at more than 130 destinations. The company is leading the way in integrating sustainability in all areas and its award-winning Design for All concept ensures that Scandic hotels are accessible to everyone. Well loved by guests and employees, the Scandic Friends loyalty program is the largest in the Nordic hotel industry and Scandic is one of the most attractive employers in the region. Scandic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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