On July 8, Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of seven new hotels in Africa, adding more than 1,200 rooms to the group's African portfolio.
The group plans to make its debut in Tanzania in the first half of 2024, further expanding its footprint in Africa. Currently, Radisson Hotel Group has close to 100 operating and developing hotels in Africa and is on track to achieve 150 hotels in the next five years.
According to reports, the new seven hotels are located in several countries in Africa, including Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia and Nigeria. Among them, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania will open two Radisson Blu hotels and apartments, Casablanca City in Morocco will open two new Radisson-branded hotels, and Tunis in Tunisia will open the Radisson Blu Conference Center Hotel. The Radisson RED hotel will be added to Abuja, Nigeria, and the Park Inn by Radisson will open in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer of Radisson Hotel Group, said that the addition of these seven new hotels is in line with the group's expansion strategy and reflects the group's commitment to diversify its portfolio by introducing new brands and consolidating its presence in key markets. This move will further consolidate Radisson Hotel Group's leadership position in the African market and lay a solid foundation for the group's long-term growth.
