Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City in Egypt. The property featuring 300 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2016. It is Carlson Rezidor’s second Radisson Blu hotel in Cairo.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our presence in the key market of Cairo. Egypt has recovered from the turmoil of the past years and opens new, exciting business opportunities. We want to support this emerging country and its travel & tourism sector together with our partners in the region”, said Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of Rezidor. All across Egypt, the group now operates and develops 7 hotels with more than 2,800 rooms, and aims to further extend its network.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City is owned by Genena Group, one of the leading developers within the hospitality, commercial and industrial fields in Egypt. The group’s portfolio includes key projects such as Genena Mall (with 300 stores one of the most important commercial centres in Cairo), Genena City Sharm El Sheikh and All Foods Co. The new Radisson Blu property will be built adjacent to Genena Mall and comprise 300 rooms, an all-day-dining restaurant, a lounge bar, a fitness area, a spa, a roof top swimming pool with sky bar and a meetings & events area including a ballroom. The property will be located in Nasr City, the largest district of Cairo, and will offer easy access to all key areas of the city. Strongly influenced by the lifestyle of the Gulf region, Nasr City symbolises Cairo’s new and wealthy suburban culture.
Radisson Blu is Carlson Rezidor’s core brand in the upper upscale segment. Its vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service philosophy, and all of its hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and free high speed internet access for all hotel and meeting guests.
About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups and includes more than 1,350 hotels in operation and under development totaling 180,000 rooms and a footprint spanning 105 countries and territories. The Carlson Rezidor portfolio includes a powerful set of global brands: Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group employs 88,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium. Visit www.carlsonrezidor.com for more information.
For further media information please contact:
Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication, Christiane.Reiter@rezidor.com
Renu Snehi, Senior Director Corporate Communication, Renu.Snehi@rezidor.com