“We are delighted to announce our partnership and to arrive in Moldova to open the first five star internationally branded chain hotel in Chisinau. We are further strengthening our position as the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS and the Baltics”, said Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of Rezidor. In total, Carlson Rezidor operates and develops 75 hotels with almost 18,800 rooms in the region and has a dedicated Area Support Office in Moscow.
The Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chisinau will offer 140 rooms and suites with signature services such as free high speed internet access, two upscale restaurants, one all day dining restaurant, one bar and a 400 m² fitness & Spa center. In addition over 2,000 m² meeting and conference space will make the hotel the preferred choice for corporate and private events. The hotel is located in the heart of the city centre and is surrounded by numerous institutional buildings. It is also close to a commercial area and to the business centre of Chisinau.
Moldova is gaining importance as emerging market with a private sector that is now carrying over 70% of the gross domestic product (GDP). The local infrastructure is undergoing a complete modernization supported by major foreign direct investments. Being the capital, Chisinau is the most economically developed city of the country. Its economy turns mainly around the secondary and tertiary sectors which will drive hospitality demand.
