2025 is over, show us those hotels? 😂 😂 😂Radisson to open its first hotels in Tanzania as part of African expansion
25th June 2024
By: Schalk Burger
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Radisson Hotel Group will add seven new hotels, with more than 1 200 rooms, to its African portfolio and will open two hotels in Dar es Salaam and in Mwanza, in Tanzania, in 2025.
The new hotels have expanded the group’s footprint in Africa to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development in 30 countries, placing it well on track to reach its goal of 150 hotels within the next five years.
Tanzania has been identified as a key market in the group’s proactive expansion strategy, the company says.
“The seven new hotels align with our expansion strategy, demonstrating significant growth in key African markets such as Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia as well as our highly anticipated debut in Tanzania.
“These hotels also highlight our conversion strategy and our commitment to diversifying our portfolio by introducing new brands and cementing our presence in these important markets,” says Radisson Hotel Group Africa and Turkey development VP Ramsay Rankoussi.
The 138-room Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments hotel in Dar es Salaam is set to open in 2025 and will have 94 guestrooms and 44 three-bedroom apartments. It will occupy the top 14 floors of a 33-floor tower as part of a mixed-use development in Dar es Salaam's central business district.
It will be within walking distance of the ferry terminal to Zanzibar Island and will offer dining, outdoor facilities, a salon, gym, meeting rooms and children's playrooms, Radisson says.
Further, the 196-room Radisson Hotel Mwanza will debut the Radisson brand in Tanzania in 2025. It will offer dining and recreation facilities, outdoor facilities and meeting and event spaces, a ballroom, business centre, gym, spa and child playground.
The group has also enhanced its 11-hotel Moroccan portfolio with a Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments and a Radisson RED in Casa Anfa, in Casablanca Finance City, which will add 381 rooms and which are set to open in late 2027.
In addition to the five meeting rooms at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments Casablanca Finance City, there will be a 1 100 m2 conference centre for meetings and events, comprising an auditorium, ballroom and three meeting rooms.
Casablanca represents a strategic hub among multiple continents and the new hotels solidify the group’s ambitions to reach more than 25 hotels by 2030 across the country, Radisson says.
Meanwhile, the 305-room Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre will soon debut the Radisson Blu brand in Tunis, complementing the group’s footprint in Tunisia as its seventh hotel in the country and fourth in Tunis.
The new hotel is close to the airport and will feature dining facilities, a convention centre, business centre, meeting rooms and boardrooms.
The group will open a 105-room Radisson RED Abuja in Wuse, in Abuja, in 2028, which will be its thirteenth property in Nigeria and the second Radisson RED in the country.
The new-build hotel will be surrounded by corporate offices, estates, shopping malls and nightlife venues. It will have dining facilities, a fitness facility, and 238 m2 of meeting space, including three meeting rooms and a pre-function area.
The new signing of the Radisson RED Hotel Abuja has further bolstered the group’s presence in the city, bringing the total number of hotels under development in Abuja to four, the company says.
Additionally, the group is scheduled to open the 120-room Park Inn by Radisson Addis Ababa in 2025, which will be its third hotel in Ethiopia and introduce the Park Inn by Radisson brand to the country.
The hotel will have dining facilities, a conference room, meeting, co-working and events spaces, a business centre, gyms, a spa, sport facilities, retail and a children's entertainment area.
“With a strong first half of the year, we plan to continue the momentum in the second half by focusing on expanding our presence in key markets such as Morocco and South Africa, where we have recently announced our ambition to reach 25 hotels by 2030, and doubling the portfolio in both countries,” says Rankoussi.
Since 2022, the group has opened 14 new hotels. This has set a record in terms of openings and translates to 15% annual net operating growth in its African portfolio.
It also diversified its portfolio with its first safari hotel in Africa, namely the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, in South Africa, its first resort in Livingstone, namely the Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, and its debut in Reunion Island with Radisson Hotel Saint Denis, it says.
Radisson to open its first hotels in Tanzania as part of African expansion
Radisson Hotel Group will add seven new hotels, with more than 1 200 rooms, to its African portfolio and will open two hotels in Dar es Salaam and in Mwanza, in Tanzania, in 2025. The new hotels have expanded the group’s footprint in Africa to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development in 30...www.engineeringnews.co.za
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new rooms including a landmark entry in Tanzania
Windhoek - 25 June 2024
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on track to reach its goal of 150 hotels within the next five years.
Tanzania has been identified as a key market in the Group’s proactive expansion strategy, making its debut in the country with two hotel signings. This addition enhances the Group’s diverse African portfolio, spanning across 30 countries, further establishing it as the hotel company with the largest market presence in Africa.
In Nigeria, Radisson Hotel Group continues to hold a leading position with a portfolio of 13 hotels in operation and under development, including five new hotels signed in 2023. The new signing of the Radisson RED Hotel Abuja has further bolstered the Group’s presence in the city, bringing the total number of hotels under development in Abuja to four.
In Morocco, the Group has pursued the same efforts with a clear transformation plan, growing its presence from 1 hotel in 2020 to over 9 hotels in operation and 4 hotels in development today. Casablanca represents a strategic hub among multiple continents and the new signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments Casablanca Finance City and Radisson RED Hotel Casablanca Finance City solidifies the Group’s ambitions to reach over 25 hotels by 2030 across the country.
Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, said, “The seven new hotels align with our expansion strategy, demonstrating significant growth in key African markets such as Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia and Ethiopia as well as our highly anticipated debut in Tanzania. These hotels also highlight our conversion strategy and our commitment to diversifying our portfolio by introducing new brands and cementing our presence in these important markets.”
The six hotel signings include:
Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Marking Radisson Hotel Group’s debut in Tanzania, this 138-room hotel, featuring 94 guestrooms and 44 three-bedroom apartments, is set to open in 2025 as part of a mixed-use development in Dar es Salaam's CBD. The hotel will occupy the top 14 floors of a 33-floor tower, one of the tallest buildings in the area, and is within walking distance of the ferry terminal to Zanzibar Island.
The hotel will offer a diverse array of dining facilities, including a lobby café, business class lounge, all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, outdoor pool, and pool restaurant. Additional amenities include retail stores, a ladies' salon, indoor parking, a gym, steam room and sauna, kids' playroom, and eight meeting rooms.
Radisson Hotel Mwanza (Tanzania)
Supporting a strong market entry, this 196-room hotel, currently under construction, will debut the Radisson brand in Tanzania in 2025. Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, is renowned for corporate meetings and events and is the ideal starting point for tours to the Serengeti National Park. As the only branded hotel in Mwanza, it will feature a lobby café and bar, all-day dining restaurant, sports bar, outdoor pool bar, executive lounge, and two specialty restaurants, Balaustine, a 'casual-fine dining' experience inspired by the Barbary coast and the Levant and Filini, offering a delectable dining experience of fresh, simple, and delicious Italian-style cuisine.
The meetings and events space includes a triple-height ballroom, business center, boardrooms, and a conference room. The extensive wellness facilities will include a gym, spa, outdoor pool, and kids' playground.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments, Casablanca Finance City and Radisson RED Casablanca Finance City (Morocco)
Enhancing the Group's Moroccan portfolio, which currently includes 11 hotels in operation and under development, is the addition of new two dual-branded hotels and a serviced apartment. These new builds, including the first Radisson RED hotel in North Africa will feature a total of 381 rooms, are set to open in late 2027. They will be located in Casa Anfa, at the heart of Casablanca Finance City, the city's new financial hub, recognized as Africa's leading financial center, on par with London and La Défense in Paris.
Providing guests with an array of dining and wellness facilities for an ideal stay, the Radisson Blu will offer guests an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty rooftop restaurant, and a rooftop bar. Meanwhile, the Radisson RED hotel, will feature a restaurant and a pool bar. The Radisson Blu's wellness facilities will include a spa, a fitness center, and an outdoor rooftop swimming pool. The Radisson RED will also provide a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor rooftop swimming pool.
For meetings and events, in addition to the five meeting rooms at the Radisson Blu, there will be a 1,100-square-meter conference center comprising an auditorium, large ballroom and three meeting rooms, making the complex the future meeting destination.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Tunis (Tunisia)
This 305-room hotel, a conversion of an existing property, will soon debut the Radisson Blu brand in Tunis, complementing the Group’s footprint in Tunisia as its seventh hotel in the country and fourth in Tunis. Located just 10 minutes from the airport, the hotel will feature dining outlets such as a lobby bar, shisha bar, all-day dining restaurant, and three specialty restaurants.
The expansive convention center will include multiple meeting rooms, boardrooms, a VIP room, an executive lounge, a business center, and a 1,400 sqm ballroom, making it the largest conference center in the city.
Radisson RED Abuja (Nigeria)
The new-build 105-room hotel, set to open in 2028, will be Radisson Hotel Group’s 13th property in Nigeria and the second Radisson RED in the country, introducing the upper upscale brand to Abuja. Located in Wuse, Abuja’s main commercial and social district, the hotel will be surrounded by corporate offices, popular estates, shopping malls, and nightlife venues. The hotel will feature a bar and terrace, an all-day dining restaurant, and a pool bar and grill. It will also offer 238 square meters of meeting space, including three meeting rooms and a pre-function area, as well as a fitness facility.
Park Inn by Radisson Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Scheduled to open in 2025, this 120-room hotel will be the Group’s third hotel in Ethiopia, all located in Addis Ababa and introduce the Park Inn by Radisson brand to the country. Dining options will include a breakfast hall, restaurant hall, coffee shop, and four soft drink bars. The meeting and events space will consist of a large and medium conference room and four meeting rooms. Guests can also enjoy two gyms, a spa, business center, sport facilities, kids' entertainment area, retail space, and co-working space.
Since 2022, the Group has opened 14 hotels, including the debut of the Radisson brand in Morocco and Tunis with Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle and Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center, solidifying its position as the largest hotel operator in Tunisia. The openings have diversified the Group’s portfolio with the first safari hotel in Africa, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, the first resort in Livingstone, Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, and the debut in Reunion Island with Radisson Hotel Saint Denis. This achievement has set a record for the Group in terms of realizing its pipeline into openings, translating into a commendable 15 percent annual net operating growth in its African portfolio.
“With a strong first half of the year, we plan to continue the momentum in the second half by focusing on expanding our presence in key markets such as Morocco and South Africa, where we’ve recently announced our ambition to reach 25 hotels by 2030, doubling the portfolio in both countries. We thank each of our partners for their valued trust in us and our brands,” concluded Younes.
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Mwanza 5 star hotel near completion! Radisson group is to occupy the 183 rooms facility!
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Another Radisson Hotel in Dar with 156 rooms plus hotel apartments!
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The 4th one under Raddisson Group. 200 Rooms Yet another Airport hotel, JKIA will be an airport city after the expansion and revamp is done.
Radisson Hotel Nairobi Airport scheduled to open mid-2027
The Group's 4 th hotel in Kenya and first Radisson property in the country, is the new build, 200 room Radisson Hotel Nairobi Airport, scheduled to open mid-2027. With proximity to JK International Airport, the property will be easily accessible to tourists as well as business travelers.
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hamna mtu amekataa hata iwe ya 10! Wewe ndio uli-post Radisson Hotel ukasema hamna Tanzania! sasa nimekuwekea evidence zinafunguliwa kuanzia end of this year! AND FYI Mwanza city Radisson hotel will be 198 rooms+ apartments facility! Mbona vijiji vya Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret na Mombasa havina 5 star facility?The 4th one under Raddisson Group. 200 Rooms Yet another Airport hotel, JKIA will be an airport city after the expansion and revamp is done.
Radisson Hotel Nairobi Airport scheduled to open mid-2027
The Group's 4 th hotel in Kenya and first Radisson property in the country, is the new build, 200 room Radisson Hotel Nairobi Airport, scheduled to open mid-2027. With proximity to JK International Airport, the property will be easily accessible to tourists as well as business travelers.
Tanzania sees good progress in the construction of the 322bn/- Mzizima Towers
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DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development has commended the progress of the Mzizima Towers Project worth 322.02bn/- being implemented by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), describing it as a strategic investment for the fund and the nation.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam today, March 16, 2026, shortly after touring around the project, the Committee Chairperson Hawa Chakoma said the pace and quality of the work is impressive while extending gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her decision to allow the project to continue.
Elaborating on the vitality of the project, the chairperson stated that it will play a big role in generating significant returns for the fund and contribute to national development.
“We have toured the project and witnessed the progress firsthand. The work being carried out here is very impressive and demonstrates strong leadership by NSSF management under Director General Masha Mshomba,” she said..
Additionally, she said that the committee is confident that the project will be completed as planned and will start delivering benefits to the fund.
Giving reports on the progress of the project, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), Deus Sangu stated that the project has reached about 91 percent and is expected to be officially completed on December 31, 2026, while the hotel is scheduled to open in March 2027.
Elaborating, he noted that the project began in April 2013 and was initially expected to be completed in 2017 before experiencing delays due to several factors, including investment project audits conducted by relevant authorities, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel industry, and design improvements aimed at ensuring the hotel meets international five-star standards.
Moreover, Mr Sangu said that the total cost of the project over 201.43bn/- has been spent so far and that a professional evaluation conducted in 2023 indicated that the project remains economically viable and is expected to recover its investment costs within 14 years.
Speaking during the visit, NSSF Director General Masha Mshomba thanked the committee members for taking time to inspect the project and observe the progress made so far.
“The Mzizima Towers Project is expected to increase the revenue of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) through the leasing of office space, commercial premises, and hotel services. It will also contribute to the growth of the tourism and business sectors in Dar es Salaam while also boosting government revenue through various taxes and levies,” he said.
He further said that during the construction phase, the project has created employment for more than 300 people and is expected to generate over 250 additional jobs once the hotel officially begins operations.
The Mzizima Towers Project involves the construction of two modern towers, a 35-storey commercial tower and a 32-storey residential tower, with a total construction area of approximately 95,018 square metres, and will include parking facilities, offices, retail shops, conference halls, as well as hotel and residential services.
The project is expected to feature a five-star hotel to be operated by Radisson Hotel Group, with 156 guest rooms and 132 serviced apartments for short-term stays, as well as office spaces, retail outlets, and other commercial services aimed at stimulating economic growth in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania sees good progress in the construction of the 322bn/- Mzizima Towers - Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development has commended the progress of the Mzizima Towers Project worth 322.02bn/- being implemented by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), describing it as a strategic investment for the fund and the...
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alafu kwel
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ebu tuone render ya jinsi itakua ikikamilikahamna mtu amekataa hata iwe ya 10! Wewe ndio uli-post radisson Hotel ukasema hamna Tanzania! sasa nimekuwekea evidence zinafunguliwa kuanzia end of this year! AND FYI Mwanza city Radisson hotel will be 198 rooms apartment facility! Mbona vijiji vya Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret na Mombasa havina?
Tanzania sees good progress in the construction of the 322bn/- Mzizima Towers
Esther Takwa2 hours ago
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DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development has commended the progress of the Mzizima Towers Project worth 322.02bn/- being implemented by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), describing it as a strategic investment for the fund and the nation.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam today, March 16, 2026, shortly after touring around the project, the Committee Chairperson Hawa Chakoma said the pace and quality of the work is impressive while extending gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her decision to allow the project to continue.
Elaborating on the vitality of the project, the chairperson stated that it will play a big role in generating significant returns for the fund and contribute to national development.
“We have toured the project and witnessed the progress firsthand. The work being carried out here is very impressive and demonstrates strong leadership by NSSF management under Director General Masha Mshomba,” she said..
Additionally, she said that the committee is confident that the project will be completed as planned and will start delivering benefits to the fund.
Giving reports on the progress of the project, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), Deus Sangu stated that the project has reached about 91 percent and is expected to be officially completed on December 31, 2026, while the hotel is scheduled to open in March 2027.
Elaborating, he noted that the project began in April 2013 and was initially expected to be completed in 2017 before experiencing delays due to several factors, including investment project audits conducted by relevant authorities, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel industry, and design improvements aimed at ensuring the hotel meets international five-star standards.
Moreover, Mr Sangu said that the total cost of the project over 201.43bn/- has been spent so far and that a professional evaluation conducted in 2023 indicated that the project remains economically viable and is expected to recover its investment costs within 14 years.
Speaking during the visit, NSSF Director General Masha Mshomba thanked the committee members for taking time to inspect the project and observe the progress made so far.
“The Mzizima Towers Project is expected to increase the revenue of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) through the leasing of office space, commercial premises, and hotel services. It will also contribute to the growth of the tourism and business sectors in Dar es Salaam while also boosting government revenue through various taxes and levies,” he said.
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He further said that during the construction phase, the project has created employment for more than 300 people and is expected to generate over 250 additional jobs once the hotel officially begins operations.
The Mzizima Towers Project involves the construction of two modern towers, a 35-storey commercial tower and a 32-storey residential tower, with a total construction area of approximately 95,018 square metres, and will include parking facilities, offices, retail shops, conference halls, as well as hotel and residential services.
The project is expected to feature a five-star hotel to be operated by Radisson Hotel Group, with 156 guest rooms and 132 serviced apartments for short-term stays, as well as office spaces, retail outlets, and other commercial services aimed at stimulating economic growth in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania sees good progress in the construction of the 322bn/- Mzizima Towers - Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development has commended the progress of the Mzizima Towers Project worth 322.02bn/- being implemented by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), describing it as a strategic investment for the fund and the...dailynews.co.tz
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catch up in what exactly? cholera?
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how much are the revenues of amboseli?
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Jamhuri Stadium Morogoro is not different to Talanta stadium
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ni huzuni 🤣 🤣 uwanja wa kimataifa una poty, now mkapa is even more modern than Talanta 🤣🤣
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Chuma 8 zimeagizwa tayari kutakuwa na 787 za kutosha kwa route za London na other european capitals, yuesiei na West Africa. Pia Q400 kwa domesticNi kweli!
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combined Amboseli und Mt Kenya NP!
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Hata Masai mara ni cha mtoto kwa the Serengeti!
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Mind u there is Ngorongoro that earns even more than the Serengeti!
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See what Mombasa gets in comparison to Zanzibar!
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BTW even Arusha NP beats nairobi NP!
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MY TAKE
Air tanzania's flights to the EU n the US have not started!
Dozi inaendelea 😁
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Hiyo ilikuwa zamani kijana sasa hivi tumeshajipanga vizuri tuu tunamwaga vyuma vingine ATC na miundombinu mingi ya kimkakati inajengwa kama airports, modern gateway terminals, logitics etc.
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