Image: The resort houses a 900sq m wellness area

Rezidor has announced the launch of its first property on the French-administered island of Corsica with the new 170-bedroom Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Ajaccio Bay.

The new resort - near Porticcio - is owned by travel and events firm Groupe Ollandini and is one of the largest hotel investments on the island for around 30 years.

Facilities include a 900sq m (9,688sq ft) wellness area with a spa that contains five treatment cabins, as well as a sauna, a hammam, a relaxation area, a hot tub and an indoor pool.

Treatments on offer within the spa area use products based on local island plants and which have been supplied by Sothys and Crena Care. A gym is also among the facilities.

Rezidor president and CEO Kurt Ritter said: "We are delighted to open the Radisson Blu Resort and Spa together with Jean-Marc Ollandini and his group.

"It further strengthens our successful, contemporary resort portfolio, and underlines the leading position of Radisson Blu as Europe's largest upper upscale brand."

Details: www.rezidor.com