Radisson Hotel Group Signs 15 New Hotels Across EMEA in Q2 2020 →
Radisson Hotel Group announces 15 new hotel signings across EMEA in Q2 2020. The new signings re-affirm the Groups commitment to its ambitious 5-year development plan. Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its new brand architecture and further strengthen its presence across EMEA.
Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: Our business is based on long term relationships built on trust and responsibility. Despite the unprecedented challenges we face, we continue to work closely with our stakeholders to support the business. We consequently expanded our footprint in Italy, France, Austria, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, the UAE and across Africa. This is thanks to the relevance of our brands and the dedication of our team. We are grateful to our hotel owners for trusting our brands and people
The fifteen new signings mark key milestones:
- Addition of six new hotels in Africa bringing the total to almost 100 hotels across 32 African markets
- Cementing the groups position in Ukraine as the largest international operator with 7 hotels and 1,355 rooms in operation and under development
- Further cementing the groups leading position in Russia with two additional hotels
- Third signing of the Radisson RED brand in Austria
- Two new signings in the most renowned ski destination in Italy boosting the groups portfolio to 10 hotels in operation and under development
- One new Radisson Blu property on the picturesque island of Santorini, one of the world´s most popular resort destinations
The Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo will introduce the groups upscale Radisson brand to Johannesburg with its 289 modern rooms. Located on a private estate in Bredell, Kempton Park, the hotel will offer an array of dining options, including four restaurants, three bars an entertainment deck and an executive lounge. The hotels meeting and events facilities offer a large conference center with a 1,260-seater auditorium and five conference rooms. The leisure facilities will include a gym, spa & wellness center as well as three outdoor pools.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako in Mali (Opening 2020)Scheduled to open within the next six months, the Radisson Collection Hotel Bamako in Mali introduces Radisson Hotel Groups high-end brand to Africa, as the first Radisson Collection hotel to open in the continent.
The 200-room hotel will offer exceptional dining experiences across its five food and beverage outlets, from an all-day dining restaurant and a specialty restaurant to a café, a bar and an executive lounge. The hotel also features an expansive 1,200sqm meeting and events area consisting of a ballroom and seven conference rooms. Guests can stay fit in the hotels fully equipped gym or unwind in a serene setting within the spa or alongside the pool. The hotel is located in the heart of Bamako nearby to the citys diplomatic district.
Radisson Hotel Addis Ababa in Ethiopia (Opening 2021)Radisson Hotel Addis Ababa is Radisson Hotel Groups fifth hotel in Ethiopia. The 114-room hotel will boast a wide variety of food and drink outlets including a traditional Ethiopian specialty restaurant and an international all-day-dining restaurant which leads to the pool bar. The hotel will also have a third bespoke panoramic bar.
Radisson Hotel Addis Ababa is located just 4km from Ethiopias newly expanded Addis Ababa Bole International Airport terminal, now the biggest airport aviation hub in Africa, expected to accommodate 22 million passengers a year.
Park Inn by Radisson Durban International Airport DUBE in South Africa (Opening 2022)The new-build hotel introduces the upper midscale Park Inn by Radisson brand to Durban and strengthens Radisson Hotel Groups current portfolio of 15 hotels (3,007 rooms) in operation and under development in the country. The 168-room hotel will have a lobby bar, rooftop all-day dining restaurant and rooftop pool terrace with eight different meeting & event venues. The hotel will also complement the national business circuit with a Park Inn by Radisson in each of the three major cities of South Africa (Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg).
Radisson Hotel & Apartments Accra in Ghana (Opening 2023)
The hotel is a full renovation of an existing 121 room hotel and construction of an additional tower which will offer 54 hotel apartments, creating a mixed-use development.
From an all-day dining restaurant, lobby bar and rooftop restaurant, bar and pool terrace, every culinary preference will be catered for. The versatile meeting and events facilities are made up of 12 different venues with an area of 1,173sqm. The hotel will also include a gym, spa and swimming pool.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abuja City Centre, Nigeria (Opening 2024)
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Abuja City Centre is the groups first hotel in Abuja, complementing the groups nine hotels in operation and under development in Nigeria.
Located in the heart of the central business district of Nigerias Federal Capital, the 258-room hotel will boast five different food and beverage outlets from a specialty restaurant and all-day-dining restaurant to a lobby bar & café, a picturesque pool terrace and a business lounge. The leisure facilities will include a 555sqm wellness spa, a gym and a swimming pool to maintain guests wellness.
