The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide, adds once again a new country to their portfolio: In Rwanda, the 62nd nation where the company is present, Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali. The property featuring 292 rooms is scheduled to open in 2012. “This signing symbolizes the new optimism investors have in Rwanda, and further underlines our strong commitment to Africa – this emerging and promising continent is one of our key areas for future business development”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.

Rezidor has numerous hotels under development in African capital and major cities. In 2010 alone, the group plans the openings of Radisson Blu hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa), Lagos (Nigeria), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Maputo (Mozambique) and Lusaka (Zambia).

Multipurpose arena

The new Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda is a future landmark and part of a massive, mixed-use development in the Rwandan capital. Rezidor will oversee the hotel and convention centre. Besides 292 guest rooms, services will comprise 6 food and beverage outlets, a spa and fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, and boutique retail shops.

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