Radisson Hotel Group has announced its debut resort and third hotel in Zambia, with the signing of Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia.
Slated to open by the end of 2022, the resort will comprise a contemporary 174-key main hotel, 26 luxurious villas, an all-day dining restaurant, coffee bar, swimming pool, spa and gym. To bask in the fresh African evening air in comfort, guests can gather around the outdoor boma and firepit. The resort will also cater for meetings, conferences and events thanks to multiple meeting rooms, boardrooms and a 500sqm ballroom.
Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi river in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, just 4km north west of the Victoria Falls – one of the seven natural wonders of the world and an UNESCO world heritage site – the hotel will be constructed and operated with the greatest respect to its surroundings wonders and aims to obtain the EDGE green building certification as well sign the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge.
“It is satisfying to note that most of the materials are locally sourced, such as steel coming from Kafue Steel, timber coming from Zambezi Sawmills and other materials such as quarry and stones also being sourced within the community,” reveals Mr. Yollard Kachinda, Director General of NAPSA, the owning company. “We are looking forward to introducing this unique resort to the market and are confident that the various sustainable elements of the hotel will uplift the community and enhance the overall experience of this beautiful destination and its economy.”
Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya places the Group firmly on track to achieving its objective of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.
“It was essential for us to complement our presence in Zambia with a resort offering in one of Africa’s most visited leisure tourism destinations – the Victoria Falls,” says Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President Development, Africa & Turkey, Radisson Hotel Group. “Through this unique resort, we look forward to demonstrating our strong Responsible Business heritage and sustainable programmes and initiatives which will further promote the destination and ensure the preservation of this unique reserve and location.”
