THE WEIGHT OF EXPECTATION

Tim Cordon of Radisson Hotel Group shares what it takes to deliver premium and personalised hospitality.

- Haziq Yusof

SUCCESS BRINGS MANY things: growth, influence, and the weight of expectation. Tim Cordon can attest to that. As chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, he and his team led the opening of over 45 hotels in three years, solidifying the brand’s presence in the region.

Now tasked with overseeing the Southeast Asia and Pacific regions since January 2024, Cordon is expected to replicate that success. While others may feel the pressure, Cordon, it seems, has been making significant strides. In 2024 alone, he and his team secured 16 new hotel signings in the region, positioning Radisson for substantial growth in the near future. Here, he shares his observations on the current landscape of luxury travel as well as his approach to high-end hospitality.