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Clarion Collection rebrands to Home Hotel and launches the concept "Home until you’re home"

Clarion Collection rebrands to Home Hotel and launches the concept "Home until you’re home"

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 is expanding with 31 rooms and opening a 1,200 square meter wellness club

Hotel Kämp is expanding with 31 rooms and opening a 1,200 square meter wellness club

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.

A royal addition to the Strawberry family. Stordalen expands in Skåne

A royal addition to the Strawberry family. Stordalen expands in Skåne

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.

Geir Karlsen, Petter A. Stordalen and Christoffer Sundby.

The Nordics' new loyalty currency Spenn is launched today

From today, on Tuesday 19 November, Strawberry and Norwegian's new loyalty currency, Spenn, will be available on the market. Spenn makes it easier to earn and use points across loyalty programs, giving members greater flexibility and more to choose from.
From today, Norwegian Reward and Strawberry will use their new loyalty currency Spenn, with the ambition to include more well-known brands and

Positive messages reduce food waste on the breakfast buffet

Positive messages reduce food waste on the breakfast buffet

The UN's International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed on September 29th. The day was established to draw attention to the fact that one-third of all food is wasted. Strawberry is participating in the EU-funded CHORIZO project, which is in line with its goal of halving food waste by 2030. Part of the project has investigated how different messages at the breakfast buffet affect