Radisson is planning to achieve its goal through either management or franchise models and conversions for quicker market entry. The group will also be exploring partnerships with management companies to increase its presence.
Radisson’s expansion plans for South Africa might see the potential launch of the Radisson Individuals brand in the country, an “ideal first step” for individual hotels with robust service scores who are considering transitioning to Radisson’s brands at a later stage, said Daniel Trappler, senior director of development, Sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group.