Radisson Hospitality AB signs second hotel development in Abidjan

Radisson Hospitality AB has signed a new Radisson Hotel, Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau in Abijan, Ivory Coast. This brings the group’s Africa portfolio to 86 hotels, with 18,000 rooms in operation and under development. Located on the Boulevard de la Republique in the heart of the Plateau – the central business district – allows for easy access across the city for guests visiting for business and leisure.

The 152-room hotel is a new construction and scheduled to open in 2021, offering 122 standard rooms, 24 one-bedroom apartments and six two-bedroom apartments. Other facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, a sky bar and fitness room. The city’s largest conference space will have eight meeting rooms over 1000 sqm area.

Radisson Hotel Group, executive vice president and chief development officer, Elie Younes said: “Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau is the second Radisson hotel signing in the country and is part of our bigger plan to roll-out the Radisson brand across EMEA, building on the success of Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED and Park Inn by Radisson. The new Radisson hotel will be a hospitality leader in Abidjan offering the largest conference centre in the city centre, stylish accommodation and the city’s first rooftop bar and restaurant.”

“Through the development of the Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau, we are bringing our bold vision for Africa to life,” said Mohamed Ben Ouda, Palmeraie Development Group’s managing director. “We’re proud to be partnering with Radisson Hotel Group and look forward to a longstanding relationship with an industry leader.”

Source: bizcommunity.com