- 55 hotels with about 3,750 keys in development.
- Portfolio to exceed 10,000 keys by 2031.
- Wyndham alliance to support regional expansion.
CYGNETT HOTELS & RESORTS aims to exceed 10,000 hotel keys by 2031, supported by a pipeline of 55 properties with about 3,750 keys. Its 2027–28 strategic roadmap focuses on accelerating development, improving profitability and expanding across India and South Asia.
Cygnett, which operates hotels in business, leisure and pilgrimage destinations, plans to reach the target through new hotel openings, brand diversification and entry into new markets, the company said in a statement. The roadmap comes as the group completes 12 years of operations and one year after forming an alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
“When we started Cygnett 12 years ago, our vision was to build an Indian hospitality company capable of growing across emerging markets while delivering consistent service and strong value to hotel owners,” said Sarbendra Sarkar, Cygnett’s founder and managing director. “Over the years, we have expanded our presence, diversified our brands and established a foundation for long-term growth. Our next chapter is about translating that scale into stronger performance, profitability and global competitiveness.”
Cygnett said its alliance with Wyndham strengthened its international reach, distribution network and brand portfolio. The alliance, announced in July 2025, is expected to add more than 60 hotels across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal over 10 years. It combines Cygnett’s regional market knowledge with Wyndham’s global network and brands.
In December 2025, Cygnett signed two Rajasthan resorts under the Anamore Registry Collection by Wyndham brand, targeting destination weddings and leisure travelers. At signing, the company said the 288-room Pushkar resort would open by the end of 2026 and the 150-room resort in Kukas, Jaipur, in early 2029.
Meanwhile, Cygnett announced the roadmap as it hosted THRIVE 2026, its ninth annual general managers’ conclave, Oct. 29–30 at Cygnett Collection in Gurugram. The conclave, themed “From Evolution to Excellence – Building Cygnett 2027–2028,” placed leadership development and guest experience at the center of the company’s operational strategy. It brought together general managers and corporate leaders to strengthen accountability, develop future leaders and align hotel operations with the group’s growth plans.
The roadmap prioritizes RevPAR, gross operating profit, market share, cost efficiency and owner returns. Cygnett also plans to use artificial intelligence, automation, digitalization and data analytics to improve revenue management and operational decision-making.
