New signings strengthen presence in pilgrimage destinations, business hubs, wildlife circuits and leisure markets, taking the group’s India expansion into tier-II and tier-III cities
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has signed 10 new hotels in a single week, reinforcing its aggressive expansion strategy across India by targeting business centres, religious destinations, wildlife tourism hubs and emerging leisure markets. The latest additions span seven states and six brands, underscoring the company’s dual focus on strengthening its metro presence while accelerating growth in tier-II and tier-III cities through an asset-light development model.
The new signings include properties under Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Individuals Premier and Radisson Individuals Retreats, reflecting the group’s diversified brand strategy to cater to multiple travel segments.
The expansion significantly strengthens RHG’s presence in India’s rapidly growing pilgrimage tourism market, with new hotels signed in Tirupati, Mathura-Vrindavan and Kadapa. These destinations continue to witness rising visitor arrivals driven by religious tourism, creating demand for organised branded accommodation in markets traditionally dominated by independent hotels.
The company has also deepened its commitment to Bengaluru, one of India’s strongest corporate and technology hubs, by signing three new properties—Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Bengaluru, Park Inn by Radisson Electronic City, and Lavish Hotel Bengaluru, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier. The additions are expected to support increasing demand from IT companies, business travellers, meetings and events (MICE), and the city’s growing staycation market.
On the leisure front, RHG has expanded its upscale resort portfolio with Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Jawai in Rajasthan and Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Vadodara in Gujarat, targeting destinations witnessing rising demand for experiential leisure travel and destination weddings.
The company has also entered India’s wildlife tourism segment with Jungle Home Resort Tadoba, which joins Radisson Individuals Retreats, becoming the group’s first internationally branded property near the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Additional signings in Nainital and Kalaburagi further strengthen RHG’s presence in hill tourism and emerging industrial corridors.
Commenting on the expansion, Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “India’s hospitality growth story is no longer confined to its top metros; it’s being written in its temple towns, its business corridors and its wildlife circuits. These 10 signings reflect a deliberate strategy of layering our upscale brands into high-barrier gateway markets while using asset-light, franchise-led models to scale quickly into underserved tier-II and tier-III cities. It’s this dual approach—depth in the metros and breadth in the emerging markets—that continues to set our India growth apart.”
Highlighting the company’s development strategy, Davashish Srivastava, Vice President – Development, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “Behind these 10 signings is a strong pipeline of partnerships built over the past several months. What makes this portfolio particularly noteworthy is its diversity, ranging from greenfield developments and resort projects to conversion opportunities and hotels in emerging pilgrimage and wildlife destinations. This reflects growing owner confidence in Radisson Hotel Group’s ability to offer the right brand, market-smart deal structures and faster speed to market.”
He added that the group’s focus remains on creating tailored development solutions that maximise long-term value for hotel owners while accelerating quality portfolio growth across India.
With more than 225 hotels in operation and development, Radisson Hotel Group continues to be one of India’s largest international hotel operators. The company remains the largest international hotel operator in Delhi-NCR, while over half of its Indian portfolio is located in tier-II and tier-III markets, highlighting its increasing focus on regional growth.
The latest expansion reflects a broader industry trend of international hotel chains moving beyond metropolitan markets to capitalise on rising demand from domestic tourism, infrastructure development and the growing popularity of pilgrimage, wildlife and experiential travel across India.
