Radisson Hotel Group Boosts Samoa’s Tourism With Iconic Resort Partnership

Published on December 14, 2025

A major new partnership has been formed between the Radisson Hotel Group and Return to Paradise Resort. This has opened a new chapter for Samoan tourism and economy, since this is the first Samoan-owned resort to partner with an international hospitality group. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a signing ceremony joined by government and community leaders in recognition of its impact on the tourism economy of the country.

As a major tourism operator in the Samoan market, the Return to Paradise Resort will now extend its global reach while staying true to Samoan ownership and heritage. It is located on the beautiful Lefaga coast at Return to Paradise Beach and provides guests with a modern Samoan experience and complimentary services. Samoan hospitality will benefit from the Radisson Individuals brand as the resort becomes part of a global distribution system for family-owned hospitality.

A Milestone for Samoa’s Tourism

This partnership is a step for Samoa as it is developing into a prime spot in the South Pacific. Samoan hospitality and the Radisson Hotel Group’s international standards of hospitality will complement each other at the Return to Paradise Resort. Even though they will be part of a global hotel chain, the resort will still keep its Samoan management and ownership, allowing them to stay true to their roots.

Samo’s Picturesque Resort features 117 rooms, self-contained villas, and resort rooms, all with incredible views of the beach and tropical gardens. Guests will partake in the resort’s Paradise Kitchen and Rockpool Bar, where foods with local Samoan ingredients are served, and traditional cuisine with Samoan roots is retained.

The partnership with Radisson allows for further enhancement of the guest experience at the resort through the implementation of a refurbishment program focused on increased comfort and quality while maintaining the resort’s design and cultural authenticity that the customers have come to love. The property adjustments to the resort will bring Radisson’s international standard to the property while maintaining the roots of the local culture.

Local Support and Enthusiasm for the Partnership

The partnership has garnered warmth from local leaders and the Samoan government. Aiono Hinauri Petana, the Board Chairperson for the Return to Paradise Resort, indicated delight in the excitement for the new chapter of the resort while keeping the family-owned tradition, and the participants on the balance pledge with the community. It gives the resort the ability to market and manage to a greater extent, while the local culture and ownership of the resort are concerns.

Afamasaga Ramona Su’a Pale, the General Manager of the resort, is also excited to have the partnership, emphasizing how Radisson will help the resort’s employees obtain essential training and step up their operational support and services. For the local community and the resort’s employees, this partnership is a good development, providing additional options and enhancing the continued sustainability of the resort.

On behalf of the Samoan Government, Minister of Finance Mulipola Anarosa Molio’o expressed his dissatisfaction with the partnership, saying that Return to Paradise Resort is a national treasure. The support from the government means that this partnership is of high value in relation to positioning Samoa in the global tourism arena. It also demonstrates the intention of the government to stimulate the growth of the tourism sector in the country while also emphasizing the need to conserve the cultural and natural resources of the country.

Radisson Hotel Group’s Collaboration with Return to Paradise

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the largest hotel chains globally. Adding the locations of Return to Paradise Resort to the Radisson Individuals brand enhances their portfolio even more in the Pacific region. This collaboration incorporates the essence of Samoan culture and Radisson’s core value of preserving local customs and identities. It is precisely because Radisson is dedicated to assisting small, independently run, culturally significant resorts, and Return to Paradise is Radisson’s ideal partner.

Danilo Curcuruto is the Director of Development for Australasia in the Radisson Hotel Group. He stated that the Hotel Group is honored to partner with Return to Paradise Resort. This collaboration allows an extended global reach for the Samoan culture and hospitality and is a great celebration of the culture and heritage. Radisson is excited to continue helping Samoan culture, hospitality, and heritage, and support the hotel for further success in one of the most culturally rich and beautiful Pacific islands.

How This Impacts Samoa’s Travel Business

Samoa is now one of the most beautiful places on the planet, complete with gorgeous beaches, happy people, greenery adorning the entire a Rasta climate, and a breeze to blow the heat away. They also have a rich culture. With the Radission Corporation now owning the R2P Samoa property, including Paradise Resort, it will help to make Samoa a top 10 global tourism favorite. With the growing travel from all parts of the globe, this is a huge gain for tourism and will help to diversify travel.

Samoa has awesome government leaders, especially regarding the proactive infrastructure and community tourism efforts. This is demonstrated by the community partnerships by the preservation of culture, and the modern hospitality of the tourism services, where Samoans will be authentic and a genuinely different country.

Anticipating The Future: The Positive Impact Of The Joint Efforts Of Return To Paradise Resort and Samoa

The partnership between Return to Paradise Resort and Radisson Hotel Group starts a new chapter in Samoa`s tourism industry. This partnership will have a great, optimistic outlook. Guests visiting Samoa will enjoy a better experience at the resort, which integrates traditional Samoan service and hospitality. Serving them at a world-class level of service and facilities.