Radisson has expanded its portfolio of hotels in
Africa with the opening
of the Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort in Zambia.
Nestled
on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the group’s first
safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia.
The property
is also a key step towards reaching 150 hotels in operation and
under development in Africa by 2025.
“Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort,
Zambia represents an unique destination for our guests to discover
and explore,” said Tim Cordon, Chief Commercial Officer, Middle
East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group. “The expansion of our
presence in Zambia demonstrates our belief in the country’s
potential. This hotel is our second property in Zambia, following
the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, with a third hotel,
Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka, Longacres, due to open in 2023.”
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Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort is located near the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 2km south of the historic city of Livingstone, and 4km northwest of the famous Victoria Falls, one
of the seven natural wonders of the world and a celebrated UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
The resort features 200 rooms, suites and villas, many with
views of the Zambezi River.
Facilities include an all-day restaurant, over
500sqm of event and meeting space, a bar and lounge, viewing deck,
pool bar overlooking the Zambezi River, a
fitness center and spa. The outdoor boma and
firepit allow guests to make the most of the African evenings and
sunsets.
Shaun Wheeler, General Manager of Radisson Blu
Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia, comments “I am thrilled
to lead the team as we open this magnificent property which allows
us to offer visitors memorable moments and exciting experiences
such as discovering one of the Seven Wonders of the world (The
Victoria Falls), which is a short distance from the hotel”.
The building has obtained an EDGE green
building certification because of the hotel’s 20% increase in
energy efficiency, water reduction and use of sustainable
building materials, compared to other similar properties in the
region.
The resort has also signed the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism
Pledge, aligned with Radisson Hotel Group’s award winning and
globally recognized Responsible Business program.
