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BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, bringing the Park Inn by Radisson's feel-good, stress-free hospitality to Australia for the first time. The city-fringe hotel sits beside Princes Park, opposite the Carlton AFL Club's grounds, and only 4 kilometers (2.48 miles) from Melbourne's CBD.
Connected Carlton location
The hotel features 89 bright, contemporary guestrooms with sweeping views of Princes Park and the hotel's inviting outdoor pool. Designed for comfort and simplicity, the interiors reflect Park Inn by Radisson's upbeat design, creating a space where guests can relax and recharge. Families and small groups can enjoy the convenience of connecting rooms to stay together.
Perfectly positioned in Carlton and Parkville, the hotel places guests only minutes from the iconic Lygon Street, Melbourne's original Little Italy. Here, family-run trattorias, wood-fired pizza, gelato bars, and indie bookshops keep the neighborhood buzzing from the first morning espresso to late-night dining.
Nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts will appreciate Princes Park right on the doorstep, with tree-lined running and cycling paths, sports ovals, and expansive lawns for a refreshing escape between meetings and sightseeing. Melbourne Zoo is a short 10-minute walk, with leading medical institutions, including the Royal Children's Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, are within one kilometer.
The location is seamlessly connected to tram routes, the University of Melbourne, and the city's renowned biomedical precinct, supporting visiting students and academics, including partnerships with Monash University's Faculty of Pharmacy. All of these sit in a city celebrated for its coffee culture, creative laneways, live music, galleries, and a year-round calendar of major sporting events.
Kathy Zha General Manager, Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, said: "We're proud to introduce Park Inn by Radisson to Australia from a spot that feels authentically Melbourne. Our guests get the best of both worlds, the city's energy within minutes and the calm of Princes Park right outside. Whether here for meetings, medical visits, game day, or a weekend on Lygon Street, we'll keep things easy, comfortable, and uplifting for guests."
Eat, meet, and connect
In the lobby, a café serves barista-brewed Piazza Dóro Italian coffee using responsibly sourced beans. An all-day grab-and-go offer covers breakfast, light lunch bites, and evening pizza, making it easy to keep moving between meetings, appointments, and city outings.
Wellness made simple
An outdoor swimming pool is available for guests. A new wellness hub is in development featuring an infrared and steam sauna, as well as a cold plunge experience.
Built for a greener stay
The hotel runs up to 80% solar-powered energy, uses high-efficiency 7 liters per minute showerheads and taps, and features drought-tolerant native landscaping that needs minimal irrigation.
A multilingual team, speaking more than ten languages, tailors each stay with warm, efficient service.
Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group, said: "Park Inn by Radisson is designed for today's traveler, simple, upbeat, and great value. Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton is a strong first step for the brand in Australia, combining a connected location with efficient, sustainable operations that owners appreciate. We're excited to build on this momentum across key city and leisure markets in the region."
For more information and to book, click here.
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ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,580 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 brand 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 25 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 | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WhatsApp | X
ABOUT PARK INN BY RADISSON
Park Inn by Radisson is an (upper) mid-scale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food, and upbeat environments. Mastering the essentials, Park Inn by Radisson positively lifts our guests' mood for a happy stay through the clever use of color; inspired, contemporary design; and friendly personalized service with surprising, feel-good extras. Park Inn by Radisson hotels can be found in capital cities, around economic hubs, and near airports and railway stations. Guests and professional business partners can enhance their experience with Park Inn by Radisson by participating in Radisson Rewards, an international loyalty program offering exceptional benefits and rewards.
Park Inn by Radisson is part of the Radisson family of brands, which includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.
For reservations and more information visit our website. Or connect with Park Inn by Radisson on:
LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WhatsApp | X
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, bringing the Park Inn by Radisson's feel-good, stress-free hospitality to Australia for the first time. The city-fringe hotel sits beside Princes Park, opposite the Carlton AFL Club's grounds, and only 4 kilometers (2.48 miles) from Melbourne's CBD.
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Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Connected Carlton location
The hotel features 89 bright, contemporary guestrooms with sweeping views of Princes Park and the hotel's inviting outdoor pool. Designed for comfort and simplicity, the interiors reflect Park Inn by Radisson's upbeat design, creating a space where guests can relax and recharge. Families and small groups can enjoy the convenience of connecting rooms to stay together.
Perfectly positioned in Carlton and Parkville, the hotel places guests only minutes from the iconic Lygon Street, Melbourne's original Little Italy. Here, family-run trattorias, wood-fired pizza, gelato bars, and indie bookshops keep the neighborhood buzzing from the first morning espresso to late-night dining.
Nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts will appreciate Princes Park right on the doorstep, with tree-lined running and cycling paths, sports ovals, and expansive lawns for a refreshing escape between meetings and sightseeing. Melbourne Zoo is a short 10-minute walk, with leading medical institutions, including the Royal Children's Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, are within one kilometer.
The location is seamlessly connected to tram routes, the University of Melbourne, and the city's renowned biomedical precinct, supporting visiting students and academics, including partnerships with Monash University's Faculty of Pharmacy. All of these sit in a city celebrated for its coffee culture, creative laneways, live music, galleries, and a year-round calendar of major sporting events.
Kathy Zha General Manager, Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, said: "We're proud to introduce Park Inn by Radisson to Australia from a spot that feels authentically Melbourne. Our guests get the best of both worlds, the city's energy within minutes and the calm of Princes Park right outside. Whether here for meetings, medical visits, game day, or a weekend on Lygon Street, we'll keep things easy, comfortable, and uplifting for guests."
Eat, meet, and connect
In the lobby, a café serves barista-brewed Piazza Dóro Italian coffee using responsibly sourced beans. An all-day grab-and-go offer covers breakfast, light lunch bites, and evening pizza, making it easy to keep moving between meetings, appointments, and city outings.
Wellness made simple
An outdoor swimming pool is available for guests. A new wellness hub is in development featuring an infrared and steam sauna, as well as a cold plunge experience.
Built for a greener stay
The hotel runs up to 80% solar-powered energy, uses high-efficiency 7 liters per minute showerheads and taps, and features drought-tolerant native landscaping that needs minimal irrigation.
A multilingual team, speaking more than ten languages, tailors each stay with warm, efficient service.
Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group, said: "Park Inn by Radisson is designed for today's traveler, simple, upbeat, and great value. Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton is a strong first step for the brand in Australia, combining a connected location with efficient, sustainable operations that owners appreciate. We're excited to build on this momentum across key city and leisure markets in the region."
For more information and to book, click here.
For high resolution images, click here.
ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,580 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 brand 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 25 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 | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WhatsApp | X
ABOUT PARK INN BY RADISSON
Park Inn by Radisson is an (upper) mid-scale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food, and upbeat environments. Mastering the essentials, Park Inn by Radisson positively lifts our guests' mood for a happy stay through the clever use of color; inspired, contemporary design; and friendly personalized service with surprising, feel-good extras. Park Inn by Radisson hotels can be found in capital cities, around economic hubs, and near airports and railway stations. Guests and professional business partners can enhance their experience with Park Inn by Radisson by participating in Radisson Rewards, an international loyalty program offering exceptional benefits and rewards.
Park Inn by Radisson is part of the Radisson family of brands, which includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.
For reservations and more information visit our website. Or connect with Park Inn by Radisson on:
LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WhatsApp | X
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Park Inn by Radisson in Australia with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, Flowtica was not the loudest presence on the show floor. Over the course of the week, however, the Singapore-based AI company became one of the most closely watched, drawing sustained attention from media, investors, and industry observers.
That attention has now translated into availability. Following its appearance as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, Flowtica has officially opened sales of Flowtica Scribe, its AI recording pen that quietly stood out in a field dominated by phone-dependent and screen-heavy solutions.
Flowtica Scribe did not make its first public appearance at CES. The product launched on Kickstarter several months earlier, where it attracted thousands of users and established early validation. CES marked a different stage for the company. The focus shifted away from introduction and toward closer examination, with many observers asking whether the idea could hold up beyond early enthusiasm.
Throughout the exhibition, Flowtica's booth at Eureka Park became a steady meeting point for investors and journalists. Conversations rarely centered on specifications or feature lists. Instead, discussions focused on a more fundamental question: whether AI recording tools are beginning to converge on forms that genuinely fit into professional life.
Flowtica's answer was visible in its choice of form. By embedding AI into a pen, an object already accepted in boardrooms, consultations, investor meetings, and sales conversations, the company avoided many of the social and practical frictions that continue to limit phone-based recorders. The result was a device that felt less like a new category of gadget and more like a natural extension of existing behavior.
This restraint is deliberate. Flowtica Scribe is designed to remain unobtrusive, with no screen and no demand for user attention during conversations. Recording, organization, and interpretation take place quietly in the background, allowing users to remain focused on the discussion itself. Among on-site observers, this approach positioned Flowtica as one of the more pragmatic entrants in an increasingly crowded AI recording market.
Hardware, however, represents only part of Flowtica's differentiation. The company places equal emphasis on what happens after recording ends. Its AI functions as a continuously evolving insight system that can operate autonomously while remaining responsive to clear user guidance when needed. Over time, it adapts to individual working rhythms and priorities, shifting the emphasis from capturing everything to identifying what truly matters.
Rather than simply storing conversations, Flowtica helps determine which moments should be retained, revisited, and translated into next actions. Key insights are designed to integrate naturally with existing productivity tools, including calendars and task systems, allowing them to fit into established workflows rather than compete with them.
As interest in Flowtica Scribe built during CES, one question surfaced repeatedly. When would the product be available beyond the show floor?
With sales now officially open through Flowtica's website, the company moves from exhibition attention to real-world deployment. For Flowtica, this moment appears less like a conclusion and more like a transition, from being observed to being used.
As the AI recording market continues to mature, competition is shifting away from novelty and early adoption toward durability. The defining question is no longer whether a system can record conversations, but whether it can remain useful over time.
Flowtica enters this next phase with an approach that is measured and quietly confident, placing its bet not on spectacle, but on long-term relevance.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
The AI Recording Pen That Turned Heads at CES Is Finally for Sale
