Radisson Hotel Group adds 10 new hotels to its pipeline in South Asia

by Shrutee Kate

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of 10 new hotels in just four days. These signings are across brands, including Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and its brand extension Radisson Individuals Retreats. The Group also entered five new markets and will be the first to open internationally branded hotels in Jawai (Rajasthan), Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Ooty (Tamil Nadu) and Calicut (Kerala).

In a pioneering move, the Group signed Radisson Blu Hotel, Nathdwara Stadium, Rajasthan, featuring 234 luxurious rooms. This innovative hotel is India's first Cricket Stadium Hotel, with 75% of its rooms offering exclusive views of the main cricket field, providing an unparalleled experience for sports and leisure enthusiasts.

There are two signings under its Radisson brand - Radisson Sagar and Radisson Mohali as the brand continues to be the fastest-growing upscale brand in the Group’s portfolio both globally and in India. Additionally, as part of its strategic growth in Southern India, the Group has signed Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Calicut.

Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group said “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. 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.”

“South Asia offers a significant opportunity for us to grow as we remain focused on cementing our portfolio across brands and our valued partners have a strong role to play in this. With their support, the Group is fueling this growth journey dotted with such milestones of signing 10 hotels in a matter of four days. By entering new markets and reinforcing our footprint in existing ones, we continue to drive growth and deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders." said, Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director, and Area Senior Vice President, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Individuals Retreats brand extension, known for its experiential hospitality, has also expanded into Jawai and Ooty with the signing of Aaramgarh Jawai Resort and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats and Nilgiris Ooty Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats. Aaramgarh Jawai Resort and Spa offers wildlife experiences in India’s only Leopard Sanctuary, while Nilgiris Ooty Resort provides breathtaking views of the Nilgiris Mountains.

The signings also include three conversions under the Radisson Individuals brand in Yavatmal, Udaipur, and Gwalior. Jasraj Place Yavatmal, a member of Radisson Individuals, will be the first internationally branded and organized hotel in Yavatmal. Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals will be a design-led hotel in Udaipur where each guest room floor will feature a unique design theme. Hotel Gwalior Regency, a member of Radisson Individuals will be the brand’s third hotel in Gwalior, further cementing its presence with the 12th hotel in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Radisson Hotel Group continues to command a leading presence in the Indian market and is one of the country’s largest international hotel operators with over 180 hotels in operation and development. It continues to be the largest hotel operator in a tier-1 market like Delhi NCR and at the same time, more than 50% of its portfolio is in tier-2 and 3 markets. With hotels dotted across 70+ locations in India, there is a Radisson Hotel Group hotel in every 4 hours of drivable distance across the length and breadth of the country operating under brands, including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson and Radisson Individuals and its extension Radisson Individuals Retreats.