Africa’s hotel sector is booming with Radisson Hotel Group leading hospitality growth on the continent with the most hotel openings
During the first quarter of 2025, Radisson announced its market entry into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with two landmark signings, while further strengthening its presence in Central Africa with the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments, Yaoundé in Cameroon.
It has completed 11 hotel signings and seven openings over the past 15 months, expanding its footprint in various new markets with a portfolio that now comprises 100 hotels across more than 30 countries.
Ramsay Rankoussi, Radisson’s vice president, development, Africa and Turkiye, said this growth reflects the group’s focused expansion strategy, strong local partnerships and success in delivering high-impact conversions.
“In line with our global achievements, over the last 15 months, we have achieved remarkable growth across Africa,” he said.
“We expanded into new markets like Tanzania, Conakry, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, further cementing our position as the most diverse hotel company across the continent in terms of country presence.”
The growth of the hotel and hospitality sector has brought with it benefits for local construction companies and suppliers.
“Our pipeline remained the most active in the industry, driving sustained momentum and once again highlighting the quality of our partners and a clear strategy,” added Rankoussi.
“We look forward to unlocking continued economic value across the continent.”
In the DRC, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kinshasa, is scheduled for opening in late 2026, strategically located on Boulevard Colonel Tshatshi in the Gombe district, the city’s prime residential and business area.
In 2027, it will open the Radisson Hotel Lubumbashi, the DRC’s second-largest city.
The group is also deepening its commitment to other core markets across the continent, including South Africa, where it is aiming for 25 hotels by 2030, doubling its current footprint, and Morocco, targeting 30 hotels by 2030.
The company also has multiple developments in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous state.
“While geographical diversification remains a priority for us, we also see a clear opportunity to consolidate our presence across key markets such as Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa, each with at least one opening scheduled in 2025,” added Rankoussi.
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Radisson is driving hotel growth across Africa. (Image source: Radisson Hotels Group)
