Radisson Hotel Group Expands African Footprint with Seven New Hotels
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Radisson Hotel Group has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Africa, with the addition of seven new hotels. This latest development will see over 1,200 rooms added to the Group’s African portfolio and marks its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With these additions, Radisson’s footprint in Africa will grow to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, positioning the Group well on track to achieve its goal of 150 hotels within the next five years.
Tanzania has been identified as a key market in Radisson’s proactive expansion strategy. The Group’s debut in the country will be marked by two hotel signings. These new hotels will enhance Radisson’s diverse African portfolio, which now spans 30 countries, further establishing it as the hotel company with the largest market presence in Africa.
In Nigeria, Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its leading position with a portfolio of 13 hotels in operation and under development, including five new hotels signed in 2023. The recent signing of the Radisson RED Hotel Abuja has bolstered the Group’s presence in the city, bringing the total number of hotels under development in Abuja to four.
In Morocco, Radisson has pursued a clear transformation plan, growing its presence from one hotel in 2020 to over nine hotels in operation and four hotels in development today. Casablanca, a strategic hub among multiple continents, sees the new signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments Casablanca Finance City and Radisson RED Hotel Casablanca Finance City. This solidifies the Group’s ambitions to reach over 25 hotels by 2030 across the country.
Key Hotel Signings
Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
This 138-room hotel will feature 94 guestrooms and 44 three-bedroom apartments, set to open in 2025 as part of a mixed-use development in Dar es Salaam’s Central Business District. The hotel will occupy the top 14 floors of a 33-floor tower, one of the tallest buildings in the area, and is within walking distance of the ferry terminal to Zanzibar Island. The hotel will offer a diverse array of dining facilities, including a lobby café, business class lounge, all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, outdoor pool, and pool restaurant. Additional amenities include retail stores, a ladies’ salon, indoor parking, a gym, steam room, sauna, kids’ playroom, and eight meeting rooms.
Radisson Hotel Mwanza (Tanzania)
This 196-room hotel, currently under construction, will debut the Radisson brand in Tanzania in 2025. Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, is known for corporate meetings and events and is the ideal starting point for tours to the Serengeti National Park. As the only branded hotel in Mwanza, it will feature a lobby café and bar, all-day dining restaurant, sports bar, outdoor pool bar, executive lounge, and two specialty restaurants. The meetings and events space includes a triple-height ballroom, business center, boardrooms, and a conference room. The wellness facilities will include a gym, spa, outdoor pool, and kids’ playground.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments, Casablanca Finance City and Radisson RED Casablanca Finance City (Morocco)
These new dual-branded hotels and serviced apartments will enhance Radisson’s Moroccan portfolio, which currently includes 11 hotels in operation and development. Set to open in late 2027, these hotels will feature a total of 381 rooms and will be located in Casa Anfa, at the heart of Casablanca Finance City. The Radisson Blu will offer guests an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty rooftop restaurant, and a rooftop bar. The Radisson RED hotel will feature a restaurant and a pool bar. The wellness facilities at the Radisson Blu will include a spa, fitness center, and outdoor rooftop swimming pool, while the Radisson RED will also provide a fitness center and outdoor pool. The complex will include a 1,100-square-meter conference center comprising an auditorium, large ballroom, and three meeting rooms.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Tunis (Tunisia)
This 305-room hotel, a conversion of an existing property, will debut the Radisson Blu brand in Tunis. The hotel will feature dining outlets such as a lobby bar, shisha bar, all-day dining restaurant, and three specialty restaurants. The expansive convention center will include multiple meeting rooms, boardrooms, a VIP room, an executive lounge, a business center, and a 1,400-square-meter ballroom, making it the largest conference center in the city.
Radisson RED Abuja (Nigeria)
The new-build 105-room hotel, set to open in 2028, will be Radisson Hotel Group’s 13th property in Nigeria and the second Radisson RED in the country. Located in Wuse, Abuja’s main commercial and social district, the hotel will be surrounded by corporate offices, popular estates, shopping malls, and nightlife venues. The hotel will feature a bar and terrace, an all-day dining restaurant, and a pool bar and grill. It will also offer 238 square meters of meeting space, including three meeting rooms and a pre-function area, as well as a fitness facility.
Park Inn by Radisson Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Scheduled to open in 2025, this 120-room hotel will be the Group’s third hotel in Ethiopia, all located in Addis Ababa, and will introduce the Park Inn by Radisson brand to the country. Dining options will include a breakfast hall, restaurant hall, coffee shop, and four soft drink bars. The meeting and events space will consist of a large and medium conference room and four meeting rooms. Guests can also enjoy two gyms, a spa, business center, sport facilities, kids’ entertainment area, retail space, and co-working space.
Since 2022, Radisson Hotel Group has opened 14 hotels, including the debut of the Radisson brand in Morocco and Tunis. This achievement has solidified the Group’s position as the largest hotel operator in Tunisia. The openings have diversified Radisson’s portfolio, including the first safari hotel in Africa, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, the first resort in Livingstone, Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, and the debut in Reunion Island with Radisson Hotel Saint Denis.
With a strong first half of the year, Radisson plans to continue its expansion momentum by focusing on key markets such as Morocco and South Africa, where they aim to reach 25 hotels by 2030. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, expressed gratitude to partners and emphasized the Group’s commitment to growth and diversification in these important markets.
The seven new hotels reflect Radisson’s strategy to strengthen its presence in key African markets, diversify its portfolio, and introduce new brands. This expansion highlights the Group’s commitment to growth and its ability to adapt to the evolving hospitality landscape in Africa.
As reported by the Travel News in their recent article
