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Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade Exclusive interview Exclusive interview THE THRILL OF THE MILL Interview with Thomas SWIECA, General Manager at Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel Belgrade Text by Gorazd Čad “The Radisson Blu Q: When did you join Radisson? Q: Where would you like to see Belgrade in I started my journey in 2005 in Dusseldorf, where two-years time? Old Mill Hotel, I built a hotel, which was actually the first life- First of all we need to attract tourists to come to Belgrade is poised to style hotel for Radisson. Now we already have 4 Belgrade. The culture, night life and restaurants different brands all over the globe. The hotel in are fantastic, but I feel like there should be more become Belgrade’s Belgrade is the first design hotel in the city, de- hotels and the connection between these things. signed by Graft Architects. Also many countries are concerned about safety. premier meeting and In the German newspapers there is constantly events venue, with its Q: What are the vital statistics of the new bad news about people in the Balkans and I think Belgrade hotel? that is the main reason for fear in my country. The impressive conference The hotel has 236 fashion-inspired rooms, in- trend in the world right now is to go back to our cluding 14 suites designed by the prestigious roots and to nature, which Belgrade does offer, room and six flexible Graft Architects with brilliant artwork selected just out of town. meeting rooms, perfect by Strauss & Hillegart. The hotel’s OMB Larder + Lounge offers a unique dining experience, incor- Q: How popular is Serbia as a destination for for board meetings, porating theatre, fun and an element of the un- meetings and events? expected into every dish. The atmosphere harks Personally, I am confident that the future of the receptions and back to the mill’s authentic heritage, with an in- meeting industry will be positive. The number banquets. The largest dustrial-chic aesthetic. of topnotch hotels is growing, and with its rapid development and the expansion of its airways Air conference room can Q: What sets the Radisson Old Mill apart and Serbia is creating optimism. Many companies are makes it attractive to the meetings market? moving their headquarters to Belgrade. However, hold up to 220 people.” I think we are different because of our open mind the Sava Centre needs to be restored and changed and concept, our staff is very handy and also has into a modern congress centre. A lot of work needs some freshness, which gives us a whole new look. to be done in the fields of infrastructure and Our meeting rooms are large and we have meet- public transport, where we are still falling behind. ings for everyone. Here in Serbia I get the feeling that the people are very different than in most of Q: What is the most positive thing about the Thomas Swieca, the general manager European countries, because they are simple and meetings industry in Serbia? of the Radisson Blu Old Mill hotel in friendly. In only a few years, the image of Belgrade has Belgrade, was born in Germany. He gradu- All in all, the hotel is specialised in offering ser- changed and the exponential growth in congress- ated from WIHOGA Dortmund Academy of vices for business people, among which is also es did not go unseen. Moreover, media helped Operational Management in the Hospitality a modern conference centre with stateoftheart positioning the city as “the new capital of cool”, Industry and has many years of experi- equipment and technology. The biggest differ- a city that is vibrant 24 hour per day. The local ence in the hotel industry. He has built his ence can probably be found in the cuisine the meeting industry is extremely positive and has career based on various posts at the hotels hotel offers, which is opening new horizons with lots of experience. Maybe it lacks in structure Maritim in Cologne, Konigshof in Bonn and its team. and a systematic approach. But it is economically SportSchloss in Velen. attractive and if good use is made of its strategic He joined the Rezidor group in June Q: Where is the greatest competition and position between east and west, it has a bright 2005, when he became general manager, how do you face it? future. Probably the greatest assets of this desti- responsible for opening the Radisson Blu Before anything else Belgrade is at the moment nation are human resources and their competen- Media Harbour hotel in Düsseldorf. In 2010 a business destination in our category, in which cies. Belgrade has high-quality personnel to offer. he became General Manager of the Radisson we are all fighting for the same customers. We Blu Resort El Quseir hotel in Egypt, and in expect many guests to come due to our brand, Q: What do you enjoy most about being hotel May 2011 he participated in opening the which is recognisable, but also because we under- manager of new hotel in Belgrade? Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Cesme in Turkey stand their needs and expectations. By and large After one year spent in the amazing city of Belgrade, as executive manager. we will, however, try to orient ourselves on key I am thrilled to finally open this inimitable proper- Since 2005 he has been a member of European and regional markets. It goes without ty. Yes I Can! service, surrounded by the 19th cen- E.H.M.A. (European Hotel Managers saying that we cooperate with all other hotels as is tury’s details, successfully combined with the latest Association) and since September 2013 he has appropriate and I believe that there is still enough designer touch. Belgrade is where you want to be been head of the Radisson Blu Old Mill hotel. room for development. if you want to drink Russian, drive German, wear Italian, kiss French and ... party Serbian. 26 27 Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes RADISSON BLU OLD MILL BELGRADE OMG OH MY GOD! Photo credits RADISSON BLU INDUSTRIAL ZEN entrusted the building’s architectural restora- Intensive industrialisation reached its peak in tion to the renowned GRAFT architects from Serbia at the end of the 19th century and was Berlin. The state in which the architects found based on food and textile industry. In 1904, the building can now be seen on the artistic when development was in full swing, the first photographs which are displayed in the hotel industrial mill was built in Belgrade. A fire in- rooms. A new hotel architecture was created terrupted the building’s simply charming and which excites at every step. rich history in 1994. From that moment on the building started decaying in a sad manner REVITALISATION OF THE AREA until it ended up in the hands of the Austrian The Radisson Hotel gave new life to the indus- company Soravia. trial area located next to one of the most impor- tant roads in Belgrade. It can be found only a AUTHOR’S SIGNATURE stone’s throw away from the Belgrade Fair and In Europe there are only a few hotels which have together these two sites have put a new venue on been constructed on the grounds of former in- Belgrade’s map. If we are to believe the planners dustrial sites. Revitalising such buildings creates of the project “Belgrade on Water”, the hotel at a hotel architecture of exceptional quality – an the edge of the new city centre will also soon architecture which on the one hand gives the become part of a completely new appearance of impression that time has stopped and on the this part of the city. other expresses a modern lifestyle. The owners Business Class Room Wall Front Office 28 29 Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes Guest Elevator Executive Room OLD painted raw concrete walls seem like some sort Try to imagine you find yourself in a house of a reflection of the hotel rooms and highlight from a futuristic movie. The architects created them even more. The authors of the paintings a space which combines history, technology, art, are Strauss & Hillegaart. fun, and relaxation with exquisite culinary art, and which seems to be both very modern and BRAINBOX very traditional at the same time. Today, the The hotel’s congress premises were designed to old part of the former mill forms the impecca- stimulate the participants’ creative thinking. bly restored central part of the hotel, decorated This concept is embodied in a special room called with a number of cleverly thought out details, the Brainbox, where select colours, specially de- such as the hotel sign on a copper wallcovering signed chairs, and the general atmosphere con- behind the reception desk. The central square tribute to promoting the creative process. The is an integral part of the story. Ksenija Vujović, larger congress hall with natural daylight and the marketing and sales director, stressed that in a capacity of 220 delegates is currently one of warmer months the square in front of the hotel the most beautiful conference centres in the city. will turn into a special venue. The beautifully refurbished premises of the old mill with a hint of modernism create a sense of NEW wellbeing. As all other Radisson Blu hotels, the Without exception, the Radisson Hotel under- Old Mill hotel offers highspeed Internet access stands the needs of its business and congress and the Brain Food programme, which is known guests. The elegant hotel rooms attest to the fact for its sustainable approach and selected menus. that this is truly a first class hotel.
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