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NH Hotel Group S.A. & Radisson Hospitality Group AB: Radisson relies on asset light model and global brand while NH benefits from stronger free cash flow and asset portfolio

A comparison of these two European hotel chains shows Radisson has a stronger brand and portfolio and its leverage will decline under IFRS 16.
Underlyings
NH Hotel Group SA

NH Hotel is engaged in the operation and management of hotels throughout Spain, the Benelux countries, Germany, and South America.

Radisson Hospitality AB

Rezidor Hotel Group is an international hospitality company managing hotels, brands and assets owned by third parties. Co. operates two main brands, Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson, as well as two more brands, Radisson Red and the Quorvus Collection targeting the luxury segment. All brands are developed and licensed by Co. in Europe, the Middle East and Africa under Master Franchise Agreements with Carlson, a privately held hospitality and travel company. As of Dec 31 2013, Co.'s existing portfolio consisted of 429 hotels with 94,800 rooms in operation and under development in 69 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Moody's Investors Service
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