July 17, 2021 - Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Split proudly announced that after opening a new spa and wellness center, extensively renovating the hotel lobby, and expanding to a private Beach Club, the Croatian Ministry of Tourism classified it as a five-star hotel.

The reclassification from four to five stars followed in early June this year, after a significant investment in the hotel, which began with the construction of an annex opened in 2018, which housed 69 luxury rooms with unobstructed views of the Adriatic Sea, decorated in a style that reflects Dalmatian influence. The improvement of the resort continued with the opening of the new spa and wellness center Spalato Spa, which stretches over more than 2,600 m2 of luxurious indoor and outdoor space overlooking the Adriatic Sea, reports HRTurizam.

"We have invested a lot of work in our redesign and renovation over the past months, and we are very excited to be awarded the five-star category and present the new beautiful decoration of our hotel, just in time for this season. With the addition of a brand new Spalato Spa and wellness area, a freshly redesigned lobby, and works to expand our Mistral Beach Club, we offer our guests the opportunity to see and enjoy even more," said Jesper Visoe, CEO of Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa.

The Spalato Spa offers visitors a sauna, a steam bath, cold and hot pools, a spacious space for relaxation, hot tubs, treatment rooms, and fitness and yoga rooms. The private spa area with a separate entrance is designed for guests looking for a personalized wellness experience. The philosophy of this Spa is focused on the elements of water, air, and stone.

The hotel’s private Mistral Beach Club, located on a pebble beach below the hotel, will provide guests with a ‘fjaka’ experience - the art of doing nothing. More than 200 deck chairs and 18 top cabanas are located on the beach and wooden platforms facing the sea. The recently refreshed Beach Club dining and entertainment concept includes a restaurant and bar serving international cuisine with Croatian influence. Dishes range from meat and fish to vegan options, and the bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines, and champagnes.

The total investment in the spa, lobby, and Beach Club exceeds 3 million euros. The hotel management announces that work is planned for the coming period on the renovation and improvement of catering facilities and rooms in the old part of the hotel.

With 252 rooms and suites, outdoor and indoor pools, a fitness center, restaurant and bar, and eight modern meeting rooms, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Split is an ideal destination on the Adriatic coast, only 25 minutes from Split Airport.

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October 15, 2020 - The first masked fashion show held in Split took place last night at the Radisson Blu Hotel!

Ahead of the Lifestyle Check In event, at the Radisson Hotel, a dinner was held for exhibitors and elite guests according to the strict measures in place for catering facilities. Given the obligation of masks indoors, they were also worn by models at the fashion show.

Keeping a 1.5-meter distance between tables with protective masks did not prevent Croatian and Austrian entrepreneurs from connecting with each other. Split Mayor Andro Krstulović Opara and the President of the Split County Chamber, Jozo Tomaš, also proved to be excellent hosts to the Austrian delegation led by Ambassador Josef Markus Wuketich.

The meeting held last night welcomed local and Austrian entrepreneurs from the fields of fashion, cosmetics, home decoration, car, and nautical industry, and technology had the opportunity to meet, exchange opinions, ideas, and visions before presenting their products and services to the general public.

Mayor Andro Krstulović Opara sent his sincere congratulations to all participants and the young entrepreneur, organizer Monica Ioanitescu:

"I congratulate you on your courage and determination to organize this event despite increasingly stringent measures, and I congratulate the Croatian and Austrian entrepreneurs who arrived in Split, an ideal city for both life and entrepreneurship."

Austrian Ambassador Josef Markus Wuketich, who visited Austrian companies based in Split during the day, conveyed their satisfaction with investments and business development, emphasizing the importance of organizing business meetings, cooperation, and community of our countries.

The Radisson Blu menu for 25 participants included local and Austrian delicacies, and during the evening, skillfully moderated by Nenad Hervatin, a short presentation of fashion creations took place by Austrian entrepreneur and fashion designer Dali Oleschko and the brand "Teralli by Vukušić," founded by sisters Dora and Lara Vukušić to maintain the vision of their deceased mother, an award-winning fashion designer. 

The dresses were presented in cooperation with the Croatian bag brand "My Lovely Bag," the hairstyles of the models were taken care of by the experienced hands of hairstylists of the international brand Keune. The "Callegari" school was in charge of make-up.

During the evening, all epidemiological measures were respected, so the models wore face masks during the show because it was impossible to maintain a distance of more than two meters indoors. This was unusual at first glance but definitely did not detract from the beauty of the creations and the audience's overall experience. It was the first masked fashion show held in Split, and probably in the country.

The Lifestyle Check In event takes place today at the Radisson Blu Split Hotel. Exhibitors will present their products and services in hotel rooms that become exhibition spaces. For this occasion, Dr. Kaliterna will hold a workshop on skin health and beauty in cooperation with his cosmetics brand MySkin from 6 pm fashion show will be on the program from 8 pm under masks.

Dali Oleschko will show her entire collection that focuses on an elegant woman. Simultaneously, the proposal for the upcoming seasons will be given to men and women by "No7 by Šime Kovačević" in collaboration with the unique "La Koffa" bags.

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