Travel Trade MENA speaks to Tim Cordon, senior vice president, Middle East & North Africa, Radisson Hotel Group, about the group’s regional growth and development plans.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Joseph Chalfoun as area restaurants & bars director, Middle East & Africa, based in their area support office in Dubai.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront and Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Center.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, the debut of the group's fourth brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  This brings the Group's portfolio to over 25 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments in operation and under development in Saudi Arabia, perfectly complementing the group’s collection of city and leisure hotels across Riyadh.

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the extension of its Moroccan footprint with the opening of four hotels in beloved tourist destinations Al Hoceima, Taghazout Bay, and Saïdia. Located in the south, north and northeast of Morocco, the four hotels consist of three inviting resorts and a comfortable seaside residence, bringing the group’s fast-growing Moroccan portfolio to more than 10 hotels in operation and under development.

Radisson Hotel Group announced the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform, benefit from the group’s international awareness and experience, with the freedom to maintain their own uniqueness and identity.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the Radisson Resort Dubai Palm Jumeirah, its first beach resort in Dubai and third Radisson hotel in the emirate, bringing its UAE portfolio to 23 hotels in operation and under development.

Radisson Hotel Group announced the appointment of Aldert van Zyl as general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments, Dubai Silicon Oasis.