Interest in running Arlanda's new hotel has been significant. After a thorough evaluation process, property owner Swedavia Real Estate decided that Strawberry was the operator they wanted to move forward with.

"The need and demand for airport accommodation at Arlanda remains high. It feels fantastic for us to be able to offer a full-service hotel of this size as part of Arlanda's development. We are very pleased that the new hotel will be operated by Strawberry. The hotel will be a strong complement to the existing hotel offering at Arlanda and an important arena for the opportunity to meet at Sweden's largest airport," says Jesper Sandahl, CEO of Swedavia Real Estate.

And having been active in the hotel business at Arlanda since the 1990s and now operating three hotels at the destination with almost 1,400 hotel rooms, Strawberry knows the market well.

"This is a very good day. We are entrusted with running what will be the Nordic region's largest airport hotel. But for us, this is not just about offering another hotel. This is about continuing to contribute to developing Arlanda as an airport and its strong position as an attractive airport. Fundamentally, a major international airport like Arlanda is crucial for a globally competitive business sector and a thriving labor market," says Petter Stordalen, owner of Strawberry.

The new hotel will have a large congress hall that allows for various gatherings, with space for 1,400 people, as well as conference facilities for approximately 400 guests. There will be a restaurant with several different concepts and social spaces, as well as a specially designed, green and lush outdoor environment for a relaxed stay in the hotel's courtyard.

The hotel, which goes by the working name "Skywalker", will be run by Strawberry's hotel chain Quality Hotel. Construction will start in 2027 and the first guests can check in during the first quarter of 2029.

Figures for the Skywalker project

Number of hotel rooms: 656

Conference: congress hall for 1400 people and meeting rooms for 400 people.

Features: Restaurants, bars and relaxation area.

Construction start: 2027.

Opening: Q1 2029.

Property owner: Swedavia Real Estate.

Hotel operator: Quality Hotel, Strawberry.

Other Strawberry hotels at Arlanda: Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport, Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport, Quality Hotel Arlanda XPO. A total of 1,354 hotel rooms.