CARLSON Rezidor will
open the Radisson Blu
Hotel du 2 Février in
Lomé – its first property in
Togo – in the fourth quarter of
this year. The former Hotel du
2 Février is the tallest building
in Lomé and the tallest hotel
in West Africa at 102m (36
floors).
The five-star Radisson Blu
will offer 320 rooms and
apartments; five food and
drink outlets; 3 600 sqm of
meeting space that includes
two auditoriums; an outdoor
swimming pool and terrace; a
business centre; a businessclass
lounge, a 375 sqm gym
and spa area; tennis courts
and a casino. It will be just
7km from the international
airport.
The hotel is currently
undergoing a full renovation.
“The emerging market of
Africa is one of our most
important growth areas and
we aim to establish Radisson
Blu as the leading upperupscale
brand in the region,
present in capital cities and
financial hubs,” said Elie
Younes, executive vp and chief
development officer of Rezidor.
“Africa offers excellent
opportunities due to its
huge natural resources
and workforces, improved
infrastructure, and a growing
middle class. We want to grow
further on the continent,”
said Andrew McLachlan, vp
business development at
Rezidor.
Carlson Rezidor expands African portfolio
20 Apr 2016
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