Rezidor is to open a new Radisson hotel in South Africa, located in Johannesburg”s business district close to the Stock Exchange and Convention Centre just 18km (11 miles) from the international airport.
Radisson Sandton, Johannesburg, will open its doors in late 2008 with 256 rooms and 27 suites. The property will have eight conference rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant with wine tower bar and access to a Planet Fitness Platinum flagship gym and health spa.
”South Africa is an upcoming destination for business and leisure travellers,” said Rezidor president and CEO, Kurt Ritter. ”The government has prioritised tourism as a key economic sector and international arrivals increase continually.”
The company added that Sandton has become the new financial centre for South Africa and the central business area for Africa. The Convention Centre is one of the largest on the continent and was host to the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development.