Radisson Hotel Group has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. Radisson Blu continues to anchor the legacy footprint.
The Radisson brand is seeing the fastest growth, supported by conversions and a strong pipeline translating into openings. Over the past 12 months, the Group has signed more than 15 hotels and around 2,500 rooms, including entries into the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe. Radisson Hotel Group is also attending FHS Africa in Nairobi, underscoring its focus on expansion and partnerships across the continent.
Brand performance and growth markets
Over the past five years, Radisson and Radisson Blu have been among the most signed brands in Africa, with a strong share of openings. In the last 12 months, the Group signed over 2,500 rooms and entered new markets, with focus on Morocco, South Africa, and Nigeria.
Leadership perspective
Ramsay Rankoussi, Regional Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, commented: “We’ve crossed the 100-hotel mark in Africa by staying true to our plan, focusing on where we can lead, moving fast on quality conversions, and partnering with owners who share our ambition. The next phase is about depth in Morocco and Nigeria, a smarter footprint in South Africa, and a stronger resort offering that matches where travelers want to go. Our pipeline is built to open, not just to announce. That is why our conversion share is high, our time to market is short, and our brands are gaining ground in the cities and resort destinations that matter most.”
Focus shifts to key cities and leisure corridors across Africa
Nigeria shows the model’s resilience, with 13 hotels in operation and pipeline, while Abuja has three projects totaling 458 keys. South Africa’s strategy focuses on Cape Town, expansion into cities like Durban and Pretoria, and leisure corridors such as Kruger National Park, Sun City, and the Garden Route, alongside planned entry into Zanzibar and opportunities across Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.
Conversion strategy
Conversions remain a core lever for scale and speed. In the last five years, more than 15 hotels, equal to almost 3,000 rooms, joined the portfolio through conversion. This helped the Group lead openings across the continent while keeping brand standards high and owners in mind.
Recent signings
Recent signings show the extensiveness of this strategy, with a balanced pipeline of city hotels, resort destinations, and quick-to-market conversions. These signings span the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Morocco, including Radisson Blu Kinshasa and three Radisson hotels in Lubumbashi, Radisson Harare, Park Inn Victoria Falls, Radisson Collection Lagos Atlantic, as well as new additions in Casablanca with Radisson Blu Resort & Conference Center Bouskoura, a first Radisson brand hotel in Rabat, and further expansion in Marrakech. Key signings include:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kinshasa (opening late 2026) will offer 110 keys in Gombe with dining, wellness, and event facilities.
Radisson Hotel Lubumbashi (mid-2027) will feature 97 keys with rooftop dining, meeting spaces, and leisure amenities.
Radisson Blu Apartments Lubumbashi (2030) will introduce 160 rooms in Quartier Golf with extended-stay facilities.
Radisson Airport Hotel Lubumbashi (2028) will add 105 rooms near the airport, focused on transit and business travellers.
Egypt
Radisson Resort Ain Sokhna Groove (2029) will offer 469 rooms along the Red Sea with beach access, wellness facilities, dining, and event spaces.
Radisson Serviced Apartments COY Sheikh Zayed City (2030) will introduce 120 keys in Greater Cairo with extended-stay amenities and integrated co-working spaces.
Morocco
Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Casablanca Bouskoura will feature 119 keys with conference facilities, rooftop dining, and leisure amenities near the airport.
Radisson Hotel & Apartments Rabat Technopolis will offer 140 rooms and 56 serviced units with dining, events, and business-linked infrastructure.
Radisson Blu Resort Marrakech Ben Akil (opening early 2028) will include 80 bungalow-style units with terraces and resort amenities near the city.
Nigeria
Radisson Hotel Aba (2031) will introduce 120 rooms in a riverside location, marking the first Radisson-branded property in the city.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Yenagoa (2027) will offer 196 rooms with strong focus on meetings and events in an emerging business hub.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Lagos Atlantic (2029) will feature 107 rooms on Victoria Island, positioned within Lagos’ key commercial district.
South Africa
Radisson Serviced Apartments Umhlanga (2029) will introduce 155 rooms in Umhlanga Ridge, catering to extended-stay demand near key business and lifestyle hubs.
Zimbabwe
Radisson Serviced Apartments, Harare (end-2028) will introduce 147 keys in Borrowdale with extended-stay amenities in a master development.
Park Inn by Radisson Victoria Falls Resort (2029) will offer 150 rooms near Victoria Falls, targeting leisure and tour-driven demand.
