March 29, 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel wins 3 Awards at the 25th World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali with a net floor area of 32,200 meters, a Convention Centre with a seating capacity of over 5,000 delegates at a time, business, leisure and events facilities has won three additional awards to its trophy cabinet at the recently concluded 25th World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony which took place on 6th October 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa with one accolade for Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel, second one for Rwanda’s Leading Conference Hotel and the third one being and award for Rwanda’s Leading Hotel. While receiving these accolades, Denis Dernault, the General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre with gratitude said it was a great honor for them to emerge as one of the best performers.
“The recognition by World Travel Agency is yet another affirmation to our efforts to provide memorable experiences to our guests. 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 guest,” he further added.
In appreciation his speech, he highlighted that biggest attribute of this award goes to the exceptional staff who consistently strive to deliver excellent level of service adding that the win also matches Rwanda’s relentless effort to position itself as a preferred Meetings and Events destination in Africa.
The World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony is considered Africa’s most prestigious travel and tourism event of the year uniting all the prominent heads and VIPs all over Africa.
The dome shaped auditorium reproduces a hut in the King’s Palace and has a capacity of over 2600 guests.
On record, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre has hosted 620 events and 223,000 delegates since its time of establishment in 2016 and this modern, high-end hotel is 5 km from Kigali International Airport with streamlined rooms offering complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screens and balconies, upgraded rooms and suites add Nespresso machines, living rooms, extra bedrooms with access to a club lounge, free breakfast and snacks. There is 24-hour room service offered at the hotel.
For those who drive, parking is free. A breakfast buffet (fee) is served in an airy restaurant. There’s also an Italian eatery with a terrace, a bar, an outdoor pool and a gym, plus a spa area with a sauna and a steam room including an airport shuttle.