The Rezidor Hotel Group is changing the name of its mid-market brand Park Inn to Park Inn by Radisson.

The name change is significant in South Africa, where the first Park Inn by Radisson opens its doors in Sandton on July 1 with more to follow.
"This is the brand we see the most growth with in South Africa in the future, as Rezidor believes there is space in the local market for an international mid-market brand like Park Inn by Radisson," said Andrew McLachlan, vice president of Business Development for Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands.

He expects to announce another three Park Inn by Radisson hotels before the end of 2010 in South Africa. "Rezidor will also develop Park Inn by Radisson in the countries bordering South Africa and key cities in East Africa and Nigeria," said McLachlan.