Hyatt Announces Strategic Growth Plans in India and South West Asia with 21 Deals Signed in 2024, 7 Hotel Openings Expected for 2025

These locations showcase a strategic blend of business, religious, and leisure travel, catering to both domestic and international travellers' preferences.

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Hyatt aims to develop 100 hotels in India over the next five years, significantly enhancing the nation's hospitality scene.

Hyatt's Big Plans for India and SW Asia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is capitalizing on its momentum from 2024 by planning the launch of seven new hotels in 2025. This strategic initiative comes after successfully signing agreements for 21 new properties throughout India and Southwest Asia in 2024, reinforcing Hyatt's status as a prominent hospitality leader in the region.

Hyatt’s growth trajectory in 2025 appears to be increasingly dynamic. Seven new Hyatt hotels are set to open in Ghaziabad, Kasauli, Kochi, Bhopal, Vithalapur, Jaipur, and Butwal (Nepal). These locations showcase a strategic blend of business, religious, and leisure travel, catering to domestic and international travellers' preferences. Hyatt aims to develop 100 hotels in India over the next five years, significantly enhancing the nation's hospitality scene.

Hyatt’s 2024 growth story was marked by strategic signings across segments, including plans for:

  • Hotels in key business hubs such as GIFT City and Greater Noida and an expanded presence in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
  • Properties in new leisure and cultural destinations - Vrindavan, Kumbhalgarh, Katra, Kandaghat, Jim Corbett National Park, and Pushkar
  • Expansion in popular getaway destinations like Goa and Jaipur
  • Expansion of the Andaz and JdV by Hyatt brands in India, demonstrating the strong interest and demand of the Lifestyle Portfolio
  • Expansion in Nepal – two signings in Nepal highlighting the brand’s strong connection with discerning international travellers.
  • The introduction of Hyatt`s 10th brand in India – Destination by Hyatt
Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt
Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt

"2024 marked a watershed year for Hyatt in India and Southwest Asia, with unprecedented growth and the successful signing of 21 new properties across diverse markets. This momentum propels us forward, and we're committed to continued innovation and excellence in the region,” said Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt. 

“As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this momentum with even more aggressive expansion plans, and a goal of 100 hotels in India within the next five years reflecting our confidence in the region’s potential and our commitment to being a leader in the hospitality industry in India. The region’s travel ecosystem is evolving at a fast pace, with a growing emphasis on unique experiences, wellness, and luxury. Hyatt is well-positioned to meet these demands, and we are excited to introduce new brands and experiences that will redefine hospitality in India.”

Hyatt currently operates 52 hotels in Southwest Asia, with 50 located in India and two in Nepal, representing nine unique brands. The company recently surpassed 10,000 keys in the region, reinforcing its status as a prominent hospitality leader in the area.

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