Radisson Blu to open new hotel in Addis Ababa

Radisson Blu, a leading hospitality chain, has unveiled plans to open a new upper upscale property in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, in 2017.

The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel featuring 165-key will be the second Radisson Blu in Addis Ababa – further strengthening the group’s presence in Ethiopia and in Africa as a whole.

“We are delighted to grow into depth in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia and further contribute to its community. The city and country offer considerable business potential – IMF ranks Ethiopia among the five fastest growing economies in the world”, said Wolfgang M Neumann, president and CEO of Rezidor. “We thank our partners for their trust in us. This project is in line with our long-term strategy to establish Radisson Blu as the premier upper upscale brand in Africa with a strong network across selected economic hubs and capital cities across the continent”, added Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer of Rezidor.

The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is already under construction. It is located on Bole Road, one of the city’s busiest axes, and at 2 km from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The international airport, which is 3 km away, serves as base for Ethiopian Airlines, one of Africa’s most successful carriers. The property is also the closest hotel to the Millennium Convention Centre which is Addis Ababa’s largest conference venue. Many Embassies and EU delegation offices are also nearby.

Besides stylish and sophisticated rooms with Radisson Blu signature services such as free high speed internet access, the property will offer an all-day-dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, a bar, a lobby café and a business class lounge. Business travellers will also benefit from almost 1,000-sq-m of meetings and events space. A gym and spa will complement the offer. – TradeArabia News Service