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for us on the continent and we are proud to celebrate and soak up the sun while tasting a selection of light
our 14th hotel opening milestone with the entry into snacks and refreshing cold drinks and enjoying the
Durban as we open a flagship property of this calibre. spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
With its prime location overlooking the ocean adjacent Marius Earle, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel,
to the exclusive Oceans Mall, this property will enhance Durban Umhlanga, says: “It is an honour to open and
Durban’s vibrant offering and we hope that we will be lead this flagship hotel. There is great excitement and
welcomed warmly into the local community. anticipation in the city about this world-class property
Vivian Reddy, Chairman, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban and I am delighted to welcome guests to experience
Umhlanga said, “We picked Radisson Blu because our personalised service and stylish spaces, as we aim
we believe the Radisson Group is the ideal and most to make every moment matter for our guests and
suitable hotel group in Africa for this kind of project. showcase Durban hospitality at its best.”
It’s a project that has been through tough times, but Meetings and Events
at the end of the day, it has become a reality.”
The meetings and events area comprises eight elegant
Meaningful and memorable experiences meeting and conference venues fitted with state-
Radisson Blu hotels are designed to make a big of-the-art equipment, including video conferencing
difference and inspire unforgettable experiences with capabilities and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The ballroom
every stay. Through personalised service and local seats 600 guests in cinema style and leads into a foyer
nuance, each stay at a Radisson Blu hotel becomes a with access to an outdoor terrace which can cater up
true meaningful and memorable experience. Guests to 340 guests, perfect for any big or small occasion.
and professional business partners can enhance their Radisson provides tailored solutions for any event or
experience with Radisson Blu by participating in meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests
Radisson Rewards, a global loyalty programme offering and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson
exceptional benefits and rewards. Meetings is built around three strong service
commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable,
With mesmerizing ocean views and 206 stylish and
well-appointed rooms ranging from luxury suites, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being
junior suites, and rooms for business travellers, to uniquely 100% Carbon Neutral.
accessible rooms and family rooms, Radisson Blu Meaningful and memorable experiences
Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is an upscale hotel that With the health and safety of guests and team
caters to all travellers. The variety of amenities members as its top priority, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban
include an outdoor pool, a kids play area, an Umhlanga is implementing the Radisson Hotels Safety
executive business lounge, and a fitness centre. Protocol programme. The in-depth cleanliness and
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar on the sixth floor disinfection protocols were developed in partnership
serves North American inspired open flame cuisine with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification,
and offer a variety of beers and beverages, master- testing and certification company, and are designed to
crafted cocktails, and a curated collection of South ensure guest safety and peace of mind from check-in
African wines. Guests can visit the Coffee Lounge to check-out.
on the ground floor for freshly brewed coffee and The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every
homemade baguettes from the in-house bakery. Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service
The Pool Bar is the perfect location to relax, unwind, ethos.

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