The group also announced the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the signing of the first hotel in Hyderabad while expanding its portfolio across other brands, including Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson Individuals Retreats, a brand extension of Radisson Individuals.
Further strengthening its partnership with Ruptub Solutions Private Limited, the Group also signed three new hotels under its Park Inn & Suites by Radisson brand in Bengaluru and Kerala.
The full list of signings between January and April 2023 includes:
Radisson Collection Hotel Hyderabad Financial District: The 300-room hotel is close to Hyderabad's financial district, which houses business centres, IT Parks, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). It is expected to be operational by 2Q, 2026.
Radisson Blu Resort Hyderabad Chevella: Located in Chevella, the hotel enjoys proximity to key tourist attractions, including Charminar Fort, Nehru Zoological Park, and Salar Jung Museum amongst others. The 160-room hotel will provide standard room and executive room categories and is expected to open by 2Q 2026.
Radisson Hotel Sonamarg: Located in picturesque Sonamarg, the hotel is surrounded by 360-degree scenic views of the Himalayan mountains. It enjoys proximity to Thajwas Glacier and Srinagar- Ladakh highway.
Radisson Hotel Sonipat: The hotel is strategically located between two industrial towns - Panipat and Sonipat and is also the first branded offering in these cities. The 120-room hotel will offer standard and suite rooms and is expected to open in 4Q 2024.
Radisson Hotel Ujjain: Situated in the pilgrim city of Ujjain, the hotel is located close to the famous temple of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. The 150-room hotel will be the first branded offering in the city and when it opens by 1Q 2026.
Radisson Hotel Raipur: Strategically located in Chhattisgarh's capital city, the hotel boasts excellent visibility along the main road connecting Raipur with New Raipur. The 130-room hotel will offer standard rooms and executive suites and is expected to open by 4Q 2025.
Radisson Hotel Visakhapatnam: Strategically located in the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone, the 120-room hotel will provide standard room and executive room categories. It is expected to open by 2Q 2026.
Palchan Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats: Located in one of India's most prominent leisure travel destinations, Manali, the hotel offers scenic views of the Beas River and panoramic views of the Himalayas. It is expected to open by Q3 2023.
India is "an important market from a global strategy standpoint and solidifying our footprint here is our long-term goal," says Ramzy Fenianos, Chief Development Officer, APAC, Radisson Hotel Group.
Strong wins in 2022 have established a robust path for growth this year and Radisson is now focused on "doubling our footprint by 2025" and remains "invested in identifying the right partners for signing and opening brand-defining hotels," according to Mr Fenianos.
Radisson is one of India's largest international hotel operators with over 150 hotels in operation and development dotted across 64+ locations.