Radisson Hotel Group to debut its fourth brand in South Africa

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Located 2 kilometres outside the town of Hoedspruit, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit offers guests the chance to explore tourist destinations such as the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon.

The 138-room hotel is scheduled to open early 2022, comprising of rooms and suites, coupled with Radisson’s Scandinavian-inspired hospitality and unique brand features. Guests will be able to indulge in local and international cuisine at the all-day dining restaurant, while drinks can be enjoyed at the bar and coffee lounge.

The hotel will boast leisure facilities such as an Amani Health Spa, two swimming pools, a fully equipped gym, a kid’s club and an equestrian centre. In addition, guests will be able to enjoy various outdoor activities such as game drives, hot air ballooning and horse rides, as well as abseiling and tubing.

Andrew McLachlan, senior vice president, development, sub-Sahara Africa, Radisson Hotel Group, said: "Radisson Blu remains the largest upper upscale international brand in South Africa, thanks to the great efforts of our teams and the trust of our business partners We are thrilled to introduce the Radisson brand to South Africa with our first safari-inspired hotel in the country. The hotel will be the perfect complement for our other hotels in South Africa."

Gerrit Jan van der Grijn, CEO of the Lowland Group, developer and owner of the hotel, said: "It is an honour to be partnering with the Radisson Hotel Group to introduce the Radisson brand to South Africa and welcome the first safari-style hotel to the group’s African portfolio. The hotel will most certainly uplift the area with the credibility that the Radisson Hotel Group brings as the first international hotel brand in the region. We look forward to a flourishing and long-standing partnership with the Group and together opening the doors in 2022."

The hotel will also comprise an expansive meeting and events area which will include contemporary and versatile venues, from a conference centre to various meeting and board rooms which lead onto a spacious pre-function area and a business centre.