Radisson Eyes 240 Hotels in India by End of 2025
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP aims to have 240 hotels in India by the end of 2025, up from 129 currently, with 72 in the pipeline, Economic Times reported, citing senior officials. RHG has been implementing a five-year plan since 2018, updating it annually, resulting in a fourfold increase in business volume, both in revenue and development.
Belgium-based RHG is currently the second-largest international hotel company in India, after Marriott International, which has around 150 properties. Choice Hotels International owns Radisson brands in the Americas, including Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites, and Park Inn by Radisson. Outside the Americas, RHG, an unaffiliated Belgium-based company, owns them.
“India, for us, is the country with the largest number of hotels. As of today, we have over 199 hotels—129 operational and 72 in the pipeline—making this our biggest portfolio globally,” Chema Basterrechea, RHG’s global president and COO, told Economic Times. “I think by the end of 2025, we will have 240 hotels operational plus those in the pipeline—our largest footprint in any market.”
Globally, RHG launched the “Welcome India” program, targeting India's growing outbound travelers. It also introduced “The Art of Weddings,” aiming to expand the program worldwide due to India's strong demand for destination weddings.
RHG has key global locations and aims to ensure its resorts are ready for Indian guests.
Nikhil Sharma, RHG's managing director and COO, South Asia, credited RHG's global success to its ability to localize in markets, including India.
“From an owner's perspective, we have engaged more, continue to listen, evolve, and expand our services on an à la carte basis,” he said.
In India, RHG recently advanced its strategy through the “Career Month” program.
“We reached out not only to individuals already working in the industry but also to those outside it," Sharma told Economic Times. "The idea was to promote tourism and hospitality to professionals from other sectors and encourage them to join us. One of our vision statements is to be among the top three most recalled employers for those wanting to work in this industry—globally and domestically. We continue to drive internal mobility and explore ways to train and upskill our team members for larger responsibilities.”
In January, Choice introduced new logos for its upscale Radisson, Radisson Blu, and Radisson Individuals brands and plans to add experiential elements at Radisson hotels in the Americas.
