A mega partnership deal was struck in the nation’s hospitality industry, early in the year, as two mega brands, in the industry, Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited and Radisson Blu announced a business partnership that saw former Renaissance Hotel Ikeja transform to Radisson Blu. While Avalon is reputed as an international independent hotel group, Radisson Blu remains a global hotel chain, within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Disclosing the partnership deal in Lagos, the Director, Legal, Avalon intercontinental Nigeria ltd, Olaitan Tajudeen, explained that the deal was arrived at, after the Avalon Group had reached a mutual agreement with its former partners, the Renaissance Hotel Group, to part ways. She described the development as a demonstration of the company’s commitment to continually serve its esteemed clientele, with best global standards, which Radisson Blu represents. Olaitan, stated that the former Renaissance Hotel, now Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja, would now form part of the Avalon Hotel Collection, owners of Protea Hotel Ikeja, Protea Hotel Victoria Island and Avalon Hotel, Offa, Kwara State.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 15, 2018 01:52 UTC