Radisson Hotel Group announced a significant boost to its South Asian presence with the signing of 10 new hotels across four brands in just four days.
The new hotels encompass a diverse range of Radisson Hotel Group's brands: Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals and the India-focused Radisson Individuals Retreats.
The signings mark the group's entry into five new markets: Jawai (Rajasthan), Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Ooty (Tamil Nadu) and Calicut (Kerala).
“The rapid expansion of our portfolio in South Asia reflects the trust of our partners, the delivery of our systems and the relevance of our brands,” said Elie Younes, executive vice-president and global chief development officer at Radisson Hotel Group, in a statement.
“India is one of the key growth markets for us worldwide and we look forward to continuing our growth journey with our existing and new partners.”
A highlight of the signings is the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nathdwara Stadium Rajasthan – India's first cricket stadium hotel. The property has 234 rooms, 75% of which offer exclusive views of the cricket field.
The expansion strengthens Radisson's position as the group's fastest-growing upscale brand with the addition of Radisson Sagar and Radisson Mohali.
Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Calicut, reinforces the group's commitment to Southern India.
The signings include three conversions under the Radisson Individuals brand: Jasraj Place Yavatmal (the first internationally branded hotel in the city), Parallel Hotel Udaipur (a design-led property) and Hotel Gwalior Regency (further solidifying the brand's presence in Madhya Pradesh).
Radisson Individuals Retreats, known for a focus on experiential hospitality, expands into Jawai and Ooty with the signing of the Aaramgarh Jawai Resort and Spa, which offers wildlife experiences in India's only leopard sanctuary, and the Nilgiris Ooty Resort (providing mountain views).
With more than 180 hotels in operation and development, Radisson Hotel Group remains one of India's largest international hotel operators. It holds the top spot in key markets such Delhi NCR (National Capital Region( while maintaining a strong presence in the country's tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with more than 50% of its portfolio catering to these developing areas.
This strategic approach ensures that a Radisson Hotel Group property is accessible within a four-hour drive across most of India, offering a diverse range of brands to cater to travellers' needs.
