Radisson RED has launched City Beats, a global, music-led initiative designed to help travellers experience the soul of a destination through sound, storytelling and immersive cultural experiences at Radisson RED hotels worldwide.

For UK-based business travellers, this is particularly relevant as business travel increasingly blends work with meaningful experiences, offering the opportunity to connect with local culture during short stays, midweek trips or extended assignments without sacrificing productivity or comfort. City Beats provides a fresh way for travellers to feel more connected to the cities they visit, whether they are travelling for meetings, conferences or project work.

Developed by Radisson RED, the design-forward brand within Radisson Hotel Group, City Beats taps into the growing desire among travellers to go beyond traditional sightseeing and experience destinations on a deeper level. Music sits at the heart of the concept, acting as a universal language that transcends borders and brings the character of each city to life. Through live performances, collaborations with local artists, curated DJ sets and immersive soundscapes, Radisson RED invites guests to tune into the rhythm and identity of each destination.

City Beats is rooted in Radisson RED’s brand promise to “be yourself and expect the unexpected”, celebrating the cultural and musical energy of each location through creative and authentic encounters. These experiences are designed to resonate long after check-out, transforming hotel stays into platforms for self-expression, creativity and connection. Combined with RED’s vibrant design, tech-forward amenities and social spaces, City Beats turns each hotel into a living stage for modern travellers.

Business travel, Global Travel Management — *A live performance at Radisson RED brings City Beats to life, turning the hotel into a stage that captures the rhythm and creative energy of the destination.*

The initiative is delivered through three distinct creative routes. Sounds of the City captures the essence of each destination by remixing urban soundscapes into original musical compositions, using everything from street chatter to iconic landmarks as raw material. Live From @City transforms Radisson RED hotels into cultural hubs, hosting rooftop sessions, DJ residencies and influencer-led events. Music Itineraries guide guests through curated routes of iconic venues, underground scenes and creative hotspots, co-created with local musicians.

Across the UK and beyond, Radisson RED hotels are already bringing City Beats to life. At Radisson RED Liverpool and Radisson RED Galway, electro-acoustic innovator Ain TheMachine remixes the sounds of the streets, from dockside sculptures and postboxes in Liverpool to pub banter, harbour gulls and crashing waves in Galway. These soundscapes are integrated into the guest experience through on-property audio moments, curated playlists, original compositions and artist-led content that reflect the spirit of each city.

At Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront, City Beats captures the rhythm of the city through rooftop DJ sets, sunrise soundscapes and collaborations with content creator Chris Glaze, blending everything from marimba echoes to quiet morning brews. Radisson RED Tbilisi takes a similarly immersive approach, working with local creatives to layer street markets, metro melodies, galleries and underground beats into a modern audio portrait of the Georgian capital.

In Glasgow, music is already a defining feature of the Radisson RED experience, with City Beats enhancing the hotel’s established reputation for DJ-led culture, skyline energy and live events. The hotel has hosted artists including Franz Ferdinand, Tom Walker, Callum Beattie and Marti Pellow of Wet Wet Wet, and now introduces bespoke music itineraries that guide guests through local venues, creative spaces and riverside routes, ensuring the city’s rhythm becomes part of every stay.

Cristina Serra, Global Senior Vice President, Brand & Experience, Customer and Marketing Strategy at Radisson Hotel Group, said

“City Beats is our love letter to the cities we call home. At Radisson RED, culture and creativity are in our DNA, and City Beats turns our spaces into playgrounds for both travellers and locals. Through live performances, local collaborations and immersive storytelling, we’re creating experiences that let everyone tune into the city’s heartbeat. Every city has a rhythm, and City Beats brings that rhythm to life.”

Commenting on the initiative, Paul Baker, Sales Director of Global Travel Management, said

“For UK-based business travellers, programmes like City Beats add real value to business travel by helping people feel connected to a destination even on a short stay. When travellers enjoy more engaging, culturally rich experiences, it supports wellbeing, makes time away from home more rewarding, and ultimately improves the overall business travel experience.”

Business travellers staying at Radisson RED can explore the sound of their destination while enjoying the comfort, technology and flexibility they need to work effectively on the road, making City Beats a compelling addition to the modern business travel landscape.

If you would like further information about Radisson RED, City Beats or how this may benefit your business travel programme, please contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager.