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BRUSSELS, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled "Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels" – a brand-new program set to offer esports teams, players and organizers carefully curated services and amenities designed to keep them focused, motivated, and prepared to perform at their best.
Developed in partnership with Spacefwd – a leader in esports and gaming expertise – Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels sets a new standard in esports hospitality by combining Spacefwd's prowess with Radisson Hotel Group's exceptional service, reliability, and sustainability.
With the launch of Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group stays ahead of the competition and taps into a lucrative market and growing industry. Reports indicate that the global esports market is rapidly expanding, with projections expecting the market to surge to USD 13.7 billion by 2032 globally, and particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions.
Radisson Hotel Group understands the unique demands of esports teams and event organizers and has already lined up over 100 Esports Ready properties that provide the ideal environment, architecture, and flexibility needed for esports teams to perform at the highest level. Hotels such as Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne, Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre, Radisson RED Galway, Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Bangkok among many others are all ready to support esports teams every step of the way. From regional competitions to international tournaments, Radisson Hotel Group's properties provide esports teams and managers with seamless service, specialized amenities, and modern spaces, designed specifically for competitive gaming needs.
Angela Graun, VP Sales Operations, Radisson Hotel Group, says: "The high-stakes world of esports means every second counts, and every detail matters. Radisson Hotel Group understands the unique challenges the industry faces when it comes to demanding travel schedules, unpredictable practice times, the need for seamless and reliable connectivity and secure, functional spaces to strategize and unwind. With Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, we can help overcome these hurdles impacting performance and event success. Thanks to our diverse global portfolio of thoughtfully designed properties, Radisson Hotel Group can cater to the specific needs of esports travelers and create seamless experiences that facilitate esports success."
Endorsed by Spacefwd, Esports Ready hotels provide options and upgrades optimized to meet the demands of esports professionals such as:
- Seamless Connectivity: 500/500 Mbps symmetric internet with 100% uptime, cabled connections, and backup lines for flawless gameplay and broadcasts.
- Flexible Services: Early check-ins, late check-outs, 24/7 gym access, to-go meal options and more flexible catering to match the demanding schedules of esports athletes.
- Team-Centric Spaces: Private gaming rooms, lounges, and secure storage—all conveniently located near team accommodations.
- Exclusive Perks: Guests can benefit from a 15% discount on Best Available Rates, Radisson Rewards VIP status, flexible cancellation, and customizable packages for esports teams and events.
Radisson Hotel Group continues to be a pioneer in the industry and its latest offering – Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels – is a testament to its commitment to innovation and providing memorable guest experiences. Looking ahead, the Group plans to roll out the program across its global portfolio to continue to redefine hospitality for esports professionals.
For more information and to book, click here.
Watch here a video on Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdBUKukAcXk
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,460 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.
Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group's loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 20 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.
At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.
The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.
For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:
LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok
BRUSSELS, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled "Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels" – a brand-new program set to offer esports teams, players and organizers carefully curated services and amenities designed to keep them focused, motivated, and prepared to perform at their best.
Developed in partnership with Spacefwd – a leader in esports and gaming expertise – Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels sets a new standard in esports hospitality by combining Spacefwd's prowess with Radisson Hotel Group's exceptional service, reliability, and sustainability.
With the launch of Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group stays ahead of the competition and taps into a lucrative market and growing industry. Reports indicate that the global esports market is rapidly expanding, with projections expecting the market to surge to USD 13.7 billion by 2032 globally, and particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions.
Radisson Hotel Group understands the unique demands of esports teams and event organizers and has already lined up over 100 Esports Ready properties that provide the ideal environment, architecture, and flexibility needed for esports teams to perform at the highest level. Hotels such as Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne, Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre, Radisson RED Galway, Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Bangkok among many others are all ready to support esports teams every step of the way. From regional competitions to international tournaments, Radisson Hotel Group's properties provide esports teams and managers with seamless service, specialized amenities, and modern spaces, designed specifically for competitive gaming needs.
Angela Graun, VP Sales Operations, Radisson Hotel Group, says: "The high-stakes world of esports means every second counts, and every detail matters. Radisson Hotel Group understands the unique challenges the industry faces when it comes to demanding travel schedules, unpredictable practice times, the need for seamless and reliable connectivity and secure, functional spaces to strategize and unwind. With Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, we can help overcome these hurdles impacting performance and event success. Thanks to our diverse global portfolio of thoughtfully designed properties, Radisson Hotel Group can cater to the specific needs of esports travelers and create seamless experiences that facilitate esports success."
Endorsed by Spacefwd, Esports Ready hotels provide options and upgrades optimized to meet the demands of esports professionals such as:
- Seamless Connectivity: 500/500 Mbps symmetric internet with 100% uptime, cabled connections, and backup lines for flawless gameplay and broadcasts.
- Flexible Services: Early check-ins, late check-outs, 24/7 gym access, to-go meal options and more flexible catering to match the demanding schedules of esports athletes.
- Team-Centric Spaces: Private gaming rooms, lounges, and secure storage—all conveniently located near team accommodations.
- Exclusive Perks: Guests can benefit from a 15% discount on Best Available Rates, Radisson Rewards VIP status, flexible cancellation, and customizable packages for esports teams and events.
Radisson Hotel Group continues to be a pioneer in the industry and its latest offering – Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels – is a testament to its commitment to innovation and providing memorable guest experiences. Looking ahead, the Group plans to roll out the program across its global portfolio to continue to redefine hospitality for esports professionals.
For more information and to book, click here.
Watch here a video on Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdBUKukAcXk
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,460 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.
Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group's loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 20 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.
At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.
The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.
For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:
LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok
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Radisson Hotel Group launches "Esports Ready" to offer the ultimate hospitality solution for esports teams
- Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app.
- Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands.
- The launch marks a critical step toward the partners' goal of deploying hundreds of vehicles by 2026 and building Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
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Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi
