Beautiful, Stylish: Nairobi’s Who’s Who at the Reopening of Radisson Blu, Upper Hill

Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), it is the third-largest export category (after fuels and chemicals) and in 2019 accounted for 7% of global trade.

Tourism was one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting economies, livelihoods, public services and opportunities on all continents. Almost two years down the line, some great light at the end of the tunnel. We are now seeing many in the industry getting back on their feet, with several of the hospitality business that shut down, reopening and coming back to life.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill which halted its operations almost 2 years ago due to Covid-19 pandemic, is back.  The hotel, which is under new management reopened on the 9th of May 2022, held a well-attended grand reception to celebrate its reopening.

In attendance was Tourism Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala, tourism industry stakeholders and various Kenyan celebrities who were all dressed to the nines, in their Finest, Fabolous attires as per the dress code, which was black/ white with a touch of Blue.

The hotel boasts contemporary amenities, including the 271 rooms and suites with design themes that provide beautiful views of the cityscape to the north or the plains of Nairobi National Park to the south and state-of-the-art gym and spa. The hotel has one of the most extensive meeting facilities in Kenya, with 14 versatile meeting rooms, a spacious pre-function area, a business center, the latest in audiovisual technology, and exceptional security.

Visitors will enjoy the exceptional dining experience from the Larder restaurant, Chop House, or the Humidor Bar & Cigar Lounge. To welcome returning guests, the management strives to ensure that their arrival and stay are as seamless and safe as possible with the same unmatched experience touchpoints.

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