LJUBLIJANA, Slovenia
Carlson Rezidor announced the opening of their first hotel in Slovenia, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana. The property featuring 236 rooms is the conversion of an existing hotel.
“This transaction reflects our pioneering mind-set to enter new markets," said Elie Younes, executive vice president & chief development officer of Rezidor. "Slovenia offers considerable potential for further growth of travel and tourism. We will be part of the country’s growth journey, making our contributions to the local economies and aiming to bring our core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson to primary and secondary locations in the country."
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is located less than three miles from Ljubljana’s center and is part of BTC City, the most important Slovenian business, shopping, entertainment and cultural center. Besides 236 guest rooms with signature services such as free high speed internet access it will offer an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby bar, a top floor bar, a gym, and parking bays. The 15th floor penthouse and rooftop terrace conference area totals over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate up to 250 people.
Slovenia is located at the crossroads of the main European trade and cultural routes, and Ljubljana is the nation’s capital. Besides governmental business also industries like pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, and banking & finance services mark the city. Due to its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Slovenia attracts a growing number of international tourists, and aims to further increase its attractiveness and competitiveness.
