Radisson Hotel Group Unveils its Second Brand in Morocco with Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its second brand and third hotel in Morocco with the signing of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle in partnership with Al Hoceinia Hospitality. With construction already underway, the hotel is scheduled to open in 2023 and will consist of 133 guestrooms and suites.

Located in the heart of Casablanca's vibrant and exclusive Gauthier district, one of the prominent corporate, financial and entertainment districts,Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelleis just 2.5 km from the glistening La Corniche, the charming Old Medina, and Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world. The hotel will offer a unique view over the Arab League Park and will also form part ofLa Citadelle, a new, premium mixed-use development which will comprise of residences, offices and retail outlets.

Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President, Development, AfricaandTurkey, Radisson Hotel Group, said,"Morocco is a strategic bridge between Europe and the rest of Africa, and a key focus market in our African development strategy. We aim to grow our Moroccan portfolio to over 15 hotels within the next three to five years, and Casablanca is a key city where we are looking to expand our footprint to more than five hotels. Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle is the Moroccan debut of our fastest-growing brand in Africa, and marks our third hotel in the country, joining our other two successful properties, Radisson Blu Hotel, Casablanca City Center and Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Carr Eden. We expect to introduce each of our remaining three brands but also cover all segments, from business hotels to resort properties, as well as serviced apartments. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners, Al Hoceinia Hospitality, for their trust as we look at working together to reinforce our presence across Morocco with additional properties."

Hamza Laghrari, Managing Director of Al Hoceinia Hospitality, Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle managing company said,"It is with great pleasure that we commence this journey and long-term relationship with Radisson Hotel Group and together introduce the upscale Radisson brand to the Moroccan market. The hotel which will be equipped with the latest innovation to accompany the changing expectations of business customers, will provide a new and an ideal venue for business and leisure guests and an enhancement to the city of Casablanca. As part of our group's diversification strategy, the tourism industry is an important growth sector in which we see opportunities in the near future, and we are pleased to partner with Radisson Hotel Group to introduce this property and eventually many more. We aim to open a total of five hotels by 2025 in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Tangiers."

The Scandinavian-inspired, upscale brand,Radisson, will make its Moroccan debut with the new build, 133-room hotel, consisting of contemporary superior rooms and suites. Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle will enable guests to focus on a work/life balance and find harmony in their travel experience, while enjoying the hotel's modern, state of the art technology, and design. Various cuisine options will be available at the hotels all-day dining restaurant, patio as well as its panoramic rooftop restaurant. Meetings and event venues will include a large conference and function room as well as five meeting rooms. Perfectly equipped for guests to strike a healthy balance, the hotel will offer both a fitness room and a rooftop pool.

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About Radisson Hotel Group:

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with nine distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries.The Group'soverarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signatureYesI Can! service ethos.

Radisson Hotel Group's African portfolio currently consists of almost 100 hotels in operation and under development in over 32 markets, with the ambition to reach over 150 hotels within the next five years, with a focus on key countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa. North Africa remains a key focus market for the group, with this addition boosting the presence across the region to 20 hotels in operation and under development.

TheRadisson Hotel Group portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn Suites by Radisson, andprizeotelbrought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewardsis our global rewards program that delivers unique and personalized ways to create memorable moments that matter to ourguests.Radisson Rewards offers exceptional loyalty benefits for our guests, meeting planners, travel agents and business partners.

Radisson Meetingsprovides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely 100% Carbon Neutral.

More than 100,000 team members work at Radisson Hotel Group and at the hotels licensed to operate in its systems.For more information, visitourcorporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:

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About Radisson:

Radisson is an upscale hotel brand that offers Scandinavian inspired hospitality, which enables guests to focus on a work/life balance and find harmony in their travel experience. Withnature-inspired design,and unexpected delights, Radisson inspires the art of being in the moment. Committed to building meaningful relationships with guests, Radisson hasaYesI Can! serviceattitude to ensurethesatisfaction of every guest. Radisson hotels can be found in suburban and city settings, near airports and leisure destinations. Guests and professional business partners can enhance their experience with Radissonby participatingin Radisson Rewards, a global loyalty program offering exceptional benefits and rewards.

Radisson is part ofRadisson Hotel Group,which also includes Radisson Collection,Radisson Blu, Radisson RED,Radisson Individuals,Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson,Country Inn Suites by Radisson,andprizeotelbrought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.

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About Al Hoceinia Hospitality:

Al Hoceinia Hospitality is a subsidiary of Al Hoceinia Holding, a leading investment company in key sectors such as agriculture, education, hospitality and real estate.

Al Hoceinia Hospitality is specialized in hotel management in Morocco with a team of professionals in the hospitality sector. The company proposes lease agreements to hotel property investors and can implement whichever international hotel brand best suits the property and location of a hotel.

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