Second Radisson resort to open in Maldives

Hospitality and travel company Carlson, which owns the famous US restaurant chain TGI Fridays and the Radisson hotel chain, has announced the signing of a US$91 million 281-villa resort to open in the third quarter of 2012.

The Radisson Plaza Resort Maldives, owned by Three K International, will be situated on the island of Naagoshi in Haa Dhaalu Atoll and will include 182 land and 99 water villas.

Executive vice president and chief development officer of Carlson Hotels in Asia Pacific, Xerxes Meher-Homji, said the resort would cater to both couples and families

“This spectacular resort is being created as a unique holiday sanctuary retreat for couples and families, through distinct facilities and design features catering to both markets,” he said.

Multidisciplinary firm Hassell has been appointed architectural, interior and landscape design consultants for the resort.

Carlson also has a second hotel presently under construction in the Maldives, the 250-room Radisson Hotel Maldives Hulhumale scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2013.