Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport, opens for business

Radisson Blu, one of the world's leading hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport in Côte d'Ivoire. Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport boasts 261 rooms including suites and exceptional meeting facilities. The hotel is located a mere 500 meters from Port Bouet Airport also known as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport.

Radisson Blu, one of the world's leading hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport in Côte d'Ivoire.

Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport boasts 261 rooms including suites and exceptional meeting facilities. The hotel is located a mere 500 meters from Port Bouet Airport also known as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. Abidjan Airport is bursting at the seams, with 1.3 million passengers landing in this international airport in 2015, double the tally from four years ago. The nearby Le Plateau district provides a home for many businesses, banks, boutiques and outdoor cafés.

"This opening is testament to the firm belief we have in Africa's growth potential and clearly illustrates how committed we are in ensuring that Rezidor and Africa's growth story are integrally and simultaneously told," said Marc Descrozaille, Area Vice President Africa and Indian Ocean, The Rezidor Hotel Group. "This opening allows us to continue to strengthen our position across the continent, particularly in Western Africa, offering our guests iconic experiences in our world-class hospitality establishments. With 30 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms in the pipeline, the future is certainly positive," Descrozaille continued.

Abidjan is the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire. Often called the "Paris of West Africa", Abidjan is the largest city in the nation and the third-largest French-speaking city in the world, after Paris and Kinshasa.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport guests can enjoy Radisson Blu amenities such as complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet and on-site dining options including exotic African and international cuisine at Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport's all-day dining restaurant Larder. The Lobby Café offers guests lighter guilty pleasures in the form of snacks and pastries. The Lounge Bar & Terrace is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink.

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Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,575 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

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