International hotel group Rezidor has teamed up with Russian developer Regional Hotel Chain (RHC) to construct a new 160-room hotel project in Sochi on Russia's Black Sea coast.

International hotel group Rezidor has teamed up with Russian developer Regional Hotel Chain (RHC) to construct a new 160-room hotel project in Sochi on Russia's Black Sea coast.

The Park Inn City Centre Sochi is scheduled to open in 2013, in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

RHC is one of Rezidor's most important partners for future business development in Russia following the signing of an agreement in 2009 for the development of up to 20 Park Inn hotels centrally located across major cities in the country.

'With this new Park Inn, Rezidor now has five properties in operation and under development in and near Sochi - this is a clear sign for our commitment to the region and to Russia as such,' said Kurt Ritter, president & CEO of Rezidor.

'With our strategic focus on the regional hospitality sector development we define Sochi as a top priority location and as the most dynamic investment region for international quality accommodation of both leisure and business travellers,' added Christian Meyer, director International Partners at RHC.

The Park Inn City Centre Sochi will be located in the heart of Sochi, adjacent to the main railway station. The hotel will offer a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness room and business/meeting facilities.

Located on the Black Sea Riviera, Sochi is emerging as a trendy destination for travellers, and numerous projects are underway including the government-funded development programme.