Radisson debuts 3rd location in Abuja
Leading international brand, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is set to debut its third brand in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According ftnnews. com, the opening of Radisson Hotel Abuja Gudu will further strengthen the group’s presence in one of its key African markets, bringing its Nigerian portfolio to 10 hotels in operation and under development and placing it firmly on track to reach a 50% portfolio increase by 2025. The hotel, currently under construction and due to open within the next 18 months, is located in Gudu, an established district which occupies a strategic location just outside Abuja’s city centre and is primarily a residential and premium commercial area.
Erwan Garnier, Senior Director, Development, Africa, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “We are delighted to introduce the fast-growing, upscale, Radisson brand to Abuja with what is set to be a landmark hotel and key contributor to the countries positive travel and tourism industry. It will perfectly complement our two hotels currently under development in the city, Radisson Collection Abuja ASO Tower, scheduled to open in 2022 and Radisson Blu Abuja City Centre, on track to open its doors in 2024. Beyond Abuja, our expansion strategy in Nigeria focuses on Lagos and Port Harcourt as well as the countries six main state capital cities.”
Commenting on the group’s development plans in Nigeria, Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President, Development, Africa & Turkey, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “In line with our strategic review across the continent and further supporting our ambitions across Africa to reach over 150 hotels within the next five years, Nigeria represents one of our core focus growth markets.
