Gurugram, Apr 20: Reinforcing its commitment to blending global hospitality standards with deeply rooted regional identity, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia hosted an exclusive Art, Design & Culture Retreat at Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar. The initiative was designed to spotlight the hotel as a cultural and design-led destination within the Radisson Collection portfolio. Anchored in the theme Art. Craft. Culture. Kashmir., the retreat brought alive the region’s artistic heritage through immersive, hands-on experiences, positioning the property as a confluence of international luxury and local storytelling.
A Canvas for Personal Expression: The Art & Design Workshop
At the heart of the retreat was an intimate and thoughtfully curated Art & Design Workshop led by Amrai Dua, which served as a canvas for creative exploration and personal expression. Designed as a storytelling-led collage session, the workshop invited participants to create personalised diary covers using tactile techniques such as tearing, layering, and composition. Blending artistic exploration with a reflective element, the experience encouraged participants to translate their thoughts, inspirations, and interpretations of Kashmir into visual narratives.
Reflection of Radisson Hotel Group’s Cultural Philosophy
Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia said,
“At Radisson Hotel Group, we have consistently focused on creating experiences that seamlessly blend international hospitality with the cultural essence of each destination. Through initiatives like the Art & Design Workshop at Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar, we aimed to celebrate Kashmir’s rich artistic heritage while offering our guests an opportunity to engage with it in a personal and meaningful way. This approach reflects our larger vision of redefining hospitality by integrating design, culture, and storytelling into the guest experience.”
Inspired by Heritage, Designed for Today
Rooted in Kashmir’s rich cultural and artistic legacy, the workshop drew inspiration from the region’s traditional motifs, textures, and craftsmanship, allowing participants to engage with heritage through a contemporary, hands-on lens. This thoughtful integration of culture and creativity underscored Radisson Hotel Group’s philosophy of going beyond conventional hospitality, offering experiences that are immersive, design-led, and deeply connected to the local context, while maintaining the brand’s signature global standards.
Reinforcing Radisson Hotel Group’s India Leadership
Radisson Hotel Group continues to command a leading presence in the Indian market and is one of the country’s largest international hotel operators with over 200 hotels in operation and development. It continues to be the largest hotel operator in a tier-1 market like Delhi NCR, while over 50% of its portfolio is in tier-2 and 3 markets. The Group has successfully introduced various brands to the growing Indian market, including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza, and Radisson Individuals and its extension Radisson Individuals Retreats.
