The group Rezidor has recently announced that they are planning to open three hotels in Nigeria under the following names: The Radisson Blue Hotel, Victoria Island LAgos and the Radissson Blue Hotel Abuja.

Rezidor defines Africa as one of the main business development areas for the future. The Rezidor group is currently active with hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Mr. Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s Vice President Business Development Africa has commented about this new project:”igeria’s plan for economic expansion based on the tourism sector and foreign direct investment in its extractive industries (Oil, Gas and Mining) has created a gap between supply and demand in the hospitality industry.”

He also said:” Investors possessing the required financial and management capabilities are expected to take full advantage of this opportunity to accommodate travelers to and within Nigeria.”

The hotels are schedule to open in 2012 and they will offer a total of 575 rooms.

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