Radisson boosts pipeline in India

Radisson Hotel Group has welcomed 10 new hotels in just four days to its pipeline in South Asia.

These signings are across several brands, including Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and its brand extension Radisson Individuals Retreats.

New markets for international brands

The Group also entered five new markets and will be the first to open internationally branded hotels in Jawai (Rajasthan), Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Ooty (Tamil Nadu) and Calicut (Kerala).

One of Radisson’s biggest highlights from the spate of new signings is the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nathdwara Stadium Rajasthan, an innovative hotel located inside a cricket stadium.

Over 75% of its 234 rooms offer exclusive views of the main cricket field, providing an unparalleled experience for sports and leisure enthusiasts.

Under the Radisson brand, there have been two signings, the Radisson Sagar and Radisson Mohali. In Southern India, the Group has signed Park Inn and Suites by Radisson, Calicut.

Rapid expansion across India

Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group said: “The rapid expansion of our portfolio in South Asia reflects the trust of our partners, the delivery of our systems and the relevance of our brands. India is one of the key growth markets for us worldwide and we look forward to continuing our growth journey with our existing and new partners.”

The group’s pipeline has also been furthered by movement from the Radisson Individuals Retreats brand extension.

The Individuals Retreats brand expanded into Jawai and Ooty with the signing of Aaramgarh Jawai Resort and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats and Nilgiris Ooty Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats.

The signings also include three conversions under the Radisson Individuals brand in Yavatmal, Udaipur and Gwalior. Jasraj Place Yavatmal, a member of Radisson Individuals, will be the first internationally branded and organised hotel in Yavatmal. Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals will be a design-led hotel in Udaipur where each guest room floor will feature a unique design theme. Hotel Gwalior Regency, a member of Radisson Individuals will be the brand’s third hotel in Gwalior, further cementing its presence with the 12th hotel in the state of Madhya Pradesh.