Wolfgang M. Neumann, President and CEO of Rezidor says: “We are delighted to arrive in Algeria – a country with considerable growth potential where we aim to further strengthen the presence of our core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson.”

The upscale Radisson Blu Hotel, Algiers Hydra will be prominently located in the Hydra Commune, part of the “Heights of Algiers”, which shelters the majority of the foreign embassies, ministries and universities. Furthermore, the hotel is located less than 20 km from Algiers’ international airport. The foundations of the hotel are ready and the prestigious project has been inaugurated by the Algerian Ministry of Tourism.

Besides 138 rooms with Radisson Blu signature services such a free high speed internet access, the hotel will offer a 315m² all-day dining restaurant, a 200m² lobby bar, as well as 380m2 of meeting and conference facilities and a wellness and fitness centre.

The signing also underlines the importance Africa has for Carlson Rezidor as a key development market. With a population of 37 million inhabitants, Algiers reports the highest RevPar in Northern Africa. It is also an important economic, commercial and financial centre.

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