Sarovar Hotels has launched The Lazizi Premiere Nairobi, a luxury hotel positioned inside the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The hotel, managed by Sarovar Hotels, was inaugurated by H E Uhuru Kenyatta, the current President of Kenya. The tourism and hospitality industry of Kenya has received a boost following the launch of this hotel which is the country’s first five-star airport hotel. President Kenyatta officially opened the 144-room premium hotel as part of the government’s tourism and hospitality transformation strategy.
Ajay K Bakaya, managing director, Sarovar Hotels, said, “Kenya is the business hub for Africa and has one of the most diverse accommodation facilities. Nairobi being the hub of East Africa offers a great launch pad for our expansion and growing our footprint in the African region. Travellers in transit, airline crews and other local and international visitors intending to avoid traffic enroute to the airport have not had much luck as most hotels are still quite a distance from the main international airport in the capital city. We are aiming to tap that segment with The Lazizi Premiere.”
Kiran M Patel, hotel promoter and chairman, Lazizi Premiere, commented, “The entry of The Lazizi Premiere Nairobi into the Kenyan market seeks to complement the ever-increasing demand for hotel rooms in Nairobi especially during peak tourist seasons, local and international conferences. Our intention is not only to contribute significantly to the country’s growth and Vision 2030 but also to create over 1000 job opportunities in the hospitality industry, directly and indirectly.”
The launch of The Lazizi Premiere Nairobi is said to tap into the 900,000 annual international arrivals, the government’s initiatives to promote the local hospitality industry and the business environment in Kenya.
The hotel houses five F&B venues – Kitchen 9, Aroma, Velocity Bar, Sky View Lounge, and The Pool Deck. The hotel also seeks to tap into the country’s MICE tourism segment through its over 200 – capacity offering.