MINNEAPOLIS—The Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte has opened in Brazil, marking the brand’s expansion into Latin America, which will also include the Radisson Blu Santiago, La Dehesa in Chile in Q2 2016.
“The opening of Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte represents a major milestone for us, as we expand Radisson Blu across Latin America with a fantastic hotel in the largest country in the region,” said Javier Rosenberg, COO, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “We have the largest upscale brand in Brazil with Radisson, and we remain focused on retaining our leadership position together with our long standing partner Atlantica Hotels International.”
Belo Horizonte is the sixth largest city in Brazil and home to several modern Brazilian architectural icons, most notably the Pampulha Complex, according to Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The hotel is also located nearby the The Federal University of Minas Gerais Architecture School and Diogo de Vasconcelos square.
The upper-upscale hotel includes 160 rooms and 16 suites and is situated on Lavras St. in the neighborhood of Savassi.