Radisson recognized as Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel twice in a row

The 25th World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa, saw Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre scoop three awards; Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel, Rwanda’s Leading Conference Hotel and Rwanda’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards, as voted for by travel and tourism personalities.

The prominent World Travel Awards, established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the sector, have become a key global institution of the industry and is recognized as the ultimate hallmark of quality worldwide.

Denis Dernault, General Manager of the Hotel, said they were honored to have been recognized as Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel 2018 and Rwanda’s Leading Conference Hotel 2018, second year running.

“We are honored and humbled to be recognized as Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel 2018 with as well Rwanda’s Leading Hotel 2018, the recognition by WTA is yet another affirmation to our efforts to provide memorable experiences to our guests,” said Dernault “The win also matches Rwanda’s relentless effort to position itself as a preferred Meetings and Events destination,” he added.

A premier in the hospitality industry, the Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre, Kigali offers a contemporary luxury of service features and exclusive hospitality facilities with functional technology and clear reference to the culture and traditions of Africa.

“It is a great testimony to all the stakeholders and third parties who are positively contributing daily in our business, and a great display of trust and confidence from our guests. The biggest attribute of this award goes to our exceptional staff, who consistently strive to deliver excellent level of service,” commented Dernault.

To-date the venue has hosted 620 events and 223 000 delegates including the 27th Ordinary African Union Summit of Heads of State and Governments in July 2016, Global Summit on Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol in October 2016, 2017 World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony and 10th Extra-Ordinary African Union Summit of Heads of State and Governments on Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in March 2018, among others.