Radisson Blu, a subsidiary of Carlson Rezidor, has expanded its presence in Russia by signing an agreement with AGROCOM GROUP to operate a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Rostov-on-Don.

Scheduled to open in early 2017, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Rostov-on-Don will feature 81 rooms, as well as a lobby bar, a restaurant, and a spa.

The hotel’s location will be in the center of Rostov-on-Don, which is just nine kilometers away from the existing airport and 29 kilometers from the new Rostov International Airport Yuzhny.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group executive vice president and chief development officer Elie Younes said, “We are delighted to bring a new Radisson Blu Hotel to Rostov-on-Don and introduce our first BluPrint design in Russia. This innovative and dynamic interior style is a new direction for the Radisson Blu brand globally, and we are looking forward to opening this beautiful property next year.

“Rostov is southern Russia’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, as well as an important industrial center and thus a perfect destination for our award-winning, upscale brand,”

AGROCOM GROUP CEO Sergey Sapotnitsky said. “We are very proud and confident to partner with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, as they have a broad network throughout Russia and experience in successfully operating international hotel brands in all segments.”

Carlson Rezidor already operates six properties in Sochi. It has 37 hotels with over 10,300 rooms in operation or under development across the country.