Marriott International is doubling down on India, announcing plans to operate 500 hotels with 50,000 rooms by 2030, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest hospitality operator.
The US-based chain, which currently manages 159 hotels in India with another 137 in the pipeline, is accelerating growth across luxury, premium, and mid-scale segments. India is now among Marriott’s fastest-growing markets in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC).
Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer for Marriott International in the APEC region, described India as “an absolute powerhouse,” citing robust demand from corporate travel, weddings, and social events as key growth drivers. “This region remains one of the most dynamic growth engines for Marriott,” he said.
The company’s expansion strategy includes deeper penetration into tier-2 and tier-3 cities, catering to India’s growing domestic travel market while maintaining a stronghold in metro hubs. Marriott also plans to strengthen its portfolio of long-stay, leisure, and lifestyle brands to capture evolving consumer preferences.
With India’s tourism and hospitality industry projected to expand rapidly through the next decade, Marriott’s ambitious bet positions it to ride the wave of rising incomes, increasing business travel, and the country’s booming wedding economy.
