Reitan Retail becomes one of three owners of Spenn. Together with founding companies Norwegian and Strawberry, Reitan Retail will continue developing Spenn into the largest loyalty currency in the Nordics.
Spenn will be owned equally by the three companies, and will offer an attractive combination of retail, air travel and accommodation. Surveys show that groceries, fuel and
Strawberry strengthens its team in Tromsø with Scandic Grand Tromsø, which will become the sixth hotel in the Arctic City for the hotel company. What will become Quality Hotel Grand Tromsø in December, is located in the city center and has 176 guest rooms, including several family rooms, five meeting rooms, a bar, café, and restaurant. The hotel is owned and operated by the Nordic Group.
With an ambitious goal of being emission-neutral in its own operations by 2030, Strawberry has now entered into a sustainability-linked loan agreement with DNB where the interest rate is controlled by the hotel company's climate accounts. Strawberry Hospitality Group has recently refinanced a loan of NOK 2.8 billion with DNB and tied the margin determination to the company's sustainability work.
Strawberry is proud to present the chef competition – "Strawberry Chef of the Year." This is the first edition of the annual competition, open to all chefs within the group, with the aim of celebrating, inspiring, and developing culinary talents.
On February 3, 2025, one of the Nordic region's largest hotel chains, Clarion Collection, will revert to its original name, Home Hotel, further emphasizing the feeling of home in the hotel experience. Alongside the rebranding, the chain will introduce a new concept, "Home until you’re home". The initiative is based on a recent survey by Novus, which reveals that 59% of respondents appreciate hotel
Hotel Kämp will undergo a major expansion, adding 3,100 square meters to its premises. Including the historic Helander House on North Esplanade which is currently undergoing a transformation into an extension of the iconic Hotel Kämp. Moreover, Hotel Kämp will introduce a new wellness oasis with water elements as part of its expanded amenities.
Kristianstad's flagship Hotel Christian IV becomes part of Strawberry. The hotel, which was originally built to become the city's new bank in 1901, is now being renovated to open under a new flag on April 1, 2025, and become part of the Clarion Collection hotel chain.