Carlson Rezidor announces two new Radisson Blu resorts in Mauritius

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces new Radisson Blu
beach resorts in Mauritius: the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, Mauritius (100 rooms), the
Radisson Blu Azuri Residence & Suites, Mauritius (57 residences) and the Radisson Blu Poste
Lafayette Resort & Spa, Mauritius (100 rooms) are conversions of existing properties and will
already be rebranded in Q3 2015. All properties are located on the north-eastern coast of
Mauritius Island, one of the most beautiful and attractive resort destinations in the Indian Ocean.
We are pleased to add these high-quality properties to our portfolio of stylish and sophisticated
Radisson Blu resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and to provide our future guests in
Mauritius with the world-class services and standards Radisson Blu is known for, said Wolfgang
M. Neumann, President & CEO of Rezidor.

The CEO of BlueLife Limited, Christine Marot, stated: BlueLife is indeed very proud to be
partnering with Carlson Rezidor for the management of its hospitality cluster. We believe that our
three properties have lots to offer in terms of exclusive experience in magnificent surroundings, 5
star facilities and great human capital. Access to the global sales and marketing resources of
Carlson Rezidor will be key to the development of this cluster, and we believe that through this
collaboration, we shall take our three properties to a higher level. Moreover, Mauritius is a highend
destination, and our team members are looking forward to growing with Carlson Rezidor.
Mauritius is a must-see destination in the Indian Ocean and is one of the most strategic resort
markets. These new management agreements are an significant step for us to establish our presence
and to further expand our upper-upscale resort network in the region. Our ultimate objective is to
add value to our owners and shareholders, added Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief
Development Officer of Rezidor.

The Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa with the Radisson Blu Azuri Residence & Suites is
located directly on a beach part of Azuri, one of the finest designed seafront towns on the island.
Opened in December 2013, the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa is a 100 room resort which
offers an array of services and facilities, comprising 4 restaurants and bars, 2 swimming pools, a
300m spa, a well-equipped fitness centre, a club lounge, a kids club, and a full range of
outsourced water and land activities (i.e. snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, pedalos,
glass-bottom boat, scuba diving, canyoning, deep sea fishing, tennis courts, climbing facilities
and quad bikes). Moreover, the Radisson Blu Azuri Residence and Suites have been intended
to provide 5 star hospitality, leisure and retail facilities to the residents and guests.
The Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa, a 100 key resort, opened its doors in
December 2012. Positioned across nearly 3 acres on the east coast, the facilities presented to guests
comprise of three restaurants, a spa, a business centre, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool.
It offers many outsourced water and land activities which include volleyball, beach
badminton, boccia and darts, snorkeling, kayaking, pedalos, glass-bottom boat, scuba diving and
bike rentals. Guests can also be shuttled to the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa.
The three properties are one hour away from the international airport of Mauritius, and are located
not far from sights such as the botanical garden of Pamplemousses, le aux Cerfs, Cap
Malheureux and Grand Baie. Mauritius capital city Port Louis is 25 km away.
Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km off the southeastern coast of Africa. The
island is bounded by more than 150 km of sandy beaches, and the turquoise lagoons are
protected from the open sea by the world's third biggest coral reef.