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INTERVIEW
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‘We are looking to add 25-30 hotels
within the next year’
Royal Orchid Hotels is embarking on a major expansion drive as part of its ambitious
growth strategy to diversify its portfolio and adapt to the rapidly evolving hospitality
landscape. The brand is aiming to strengthen its foothold in India’s Tier 1 and Tier
2 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad, while also
targeting fast-growing urban centers such as Pune, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. In
addition to domestic expansion, the group is exploring opportunities in Southeast
Asia, with a particular interest in Thailand. In an exclusive conversation with Sumit
Jha and Asmita Mukherjee, Chander K. Baljee, Managing Director of Royal Orchid
Hotels, outlined the group’s plans for growth and investment.
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