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The Group plans to open 14 new hotels in UAE by 2019
Dubai, UAE - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies is set to open 17 hotels this year, across the Middle East region. The global hotel operator will add over 3,000 rooms to its existing operating portfolio of 8,500 rooms in the Middle East region. The hotel openings are concentrated across the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its brand presence in prime locations across the GCC.
Mark Willis, Area Vice President, Middle East & Turkey, Rezidor Hotel Group said “2017 is the year of hotel openings and a very exciting period for the Group. With 17 hotels opening across the Middle East we are seeing the fruits of our team’s work over the last few years, and the continued trust from our Owners to manage their asset. We are especially pleased to see the geographical spread of our growth across the region in key markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and also increase our brand presence across our entire portfolio; the iconic and stylish Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson, our fresh and energetic mid-market hotel brand and our exciting new lifestyle select Radisson Red brand”.
“As a globally respected hotel group and employer of passionate hoteliers we are further delighted to create significant employment opportunities across the region. With our anticipated growth in 2017 the Group remains firmly on track to have 100 hotels & 20,000 rooms in operation by 2020”, Willis added.
The hotel openings in the UAE, will see Carlson Rezidor add almost 1,000 rooms to its operating portfolio, making it 13 hotels and 3,000 rooms in operation, by the end of 2017. This includes the highly anticipated opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront, the Group’s most prominent opening in Dubai in recent years. The 432 room hotel with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa has a prime location at Dubai Water Canal, within Business Bay, and will showcase a number of exciting new restaurants and bars. Meanwhile, another high profile opening in the UAE is Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Motor City, which is set to open by Q3 2017. The hotel will set a new standard for the brand with its unique design and has a location where there are plans to create a new destination along the Dubai race track. In Q3, Radisson Blu Residence, Silicon Oasis and Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman are set to open their doors. While looking further ahead Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018 and is the sister property to the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront, as the Group further strengthens its presence in prime locations across the Emirates.
With an impressive 30 hotels and over 6,000 rooms in operation and in development, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017 marks the Group’s first hotel opening in the Holy City of Makkah, with Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Makkah Al Naseem. The 462 room hotel for religious travellers is located about 103 kilometres from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and scheduled to open in Q2 this year.
The openings across the Kingdom will see Carlson Rezidor secure a leading position in Jeddah and Eastern Province but also a growing portfolio in other primary cities, secondary cities and Holy cities. A total of six openings are scheduled for the Radisson Blu brand, including the imminent opening of Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran and five openings for the Park Inn by Radisson brand, including Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Makkah Al Naseem. The Group will also introduce the Park Inn by Radisson brand to Jeddah later this year.
The Group extends its presence in Egypt, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City, a 298 room property located in the city’s largest district. The expected opening is expected Q4 2017.
Last year, was another strong year for Carlson Rezidor in terms of growth and development signings, with 13 hotels and over 2,600 rooms signed in the Middle East. To support this growth, the regional team in Dubai and in Saudi Arabia was increased, while the regional office was also expanded, as the company look set for another strong year.
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About Radisson Blu®
Radisson Blu® is one of the world’s leading hotel brands with nearly 300 hotels in operation in 69 countries and territories. Radisson Blu’s vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Distinguished the world over as the brand with Hotels Designed to Say YES!SM, Radisson Blu offers a vivid visual celebration of leading-edge style where the delight is in the detail. Radisson Blu hotels are located in prime locations in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across the world.
Radisson Blu is a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. For reservations and more information visit, www.radissonblu.com. Connect with Radisson Blu on social media: @RadissonBlu on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.com/RadissonBlu.
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group features a portfolio of approximately 475 hotels in operation or under development with 104,000 rooms in more than 80 countries.
Rezidor operates the core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), along with the Club Carlson loyalty program for frequent hotel guests. In early 2014 and together with Carlson, Rezidor has launched the new brands Radisson RED (lifestyle select) and Quorvus Collection (luxury). Since 2016, Rezidor has owned 49% of prizeotel. Rezidor has an industry-leading Responsible Business Program and was awarded one the World's Most Ethical Companies by the US think tank Ethisphere.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden. HNA Tourism Group Co., Ltd., a division of HNA Group Co., Ltd., a Fortune Global 500 company with operations across aviation, tourism, hospitality, finance, and online services among other sectors, became the majority shareholder in December 2016.
The corporate office of The Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information, visit www.rezidor.com
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For further media information, please contact:
Stephen Kamat, Area Director PR & Communications Middle East & Turkey
stephen.kamat@carlsonrezidor.com
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