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RHG expands in India with 10 new properties

It partners locally and embeds regional culture in its properties

RHG expands in India with 10 new properties

Caption: Radisson Hotel Group opened 10 properties in India and plans more, targeting business, spiritual and leisure hubs in tier-2 cities. Radisson Hotel Delhi MG Road

Photo Credit: Radisson

Summary:

  • Radisson Hotel Group opened 10 properties in India in 2025.
  • It integrates local partnerships and regional culture into its properties.
  • More hotels are planned in tier-2 and tier-3 leisure, business and spiritual destinations.

RADISSON HOTEL GROUP reportedly opened 10 properties in India between January and August and plans more later this year. Its expansion targets business hubs, spiritual centers and leisure destinations in tier-2 cities.


With more than 200 hotels in operation and development, the company is expanding into tier-2 and 3 cities, according to Economic Times. The expansion highlights RHG’s focus on these markets and its alignment with India’s tourism strategy.

“India is one of our fastest-growing markets globally,” said Nikhil Sharma, RHG’s managing director and COO for South Asia, according to ET. “The strong start to 2025 reflects rising travel demand and the government’s push to boost tourism. Our strategy focuses on tier-2 and 3 markets, cultural and spiritual hubs, and leisure destinations, ensuring a balanced, sustainable expansion.”

The new openings were in Gaj, Koti, Prayagraj, Jawai, Vellore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, Khopoli and Kevadia. Upcoming launches include Radisson Hotel Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Radisson Hotel Delhi MG Road in New Delhi, Radisson Resort Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Radisson RED Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Radisson Hotel Phagwara in Punjab and Radisson Resort & Spa Sasan Gir in Gujarat.

Sharma said Radisson’s growth aligns with India’s Vision 2047, supporting economic development and regional connectivity.

RHG works with local partners and integrates regional culture into its properties, keeping each destination’s character while meeting service standards, the report said. It expanded youth training in India to mark World Youth Skills Day on July 15, training more than 300 individuals for hospitality roles.

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