Belgium-headquartered Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled an ambitious growth plan for India, aiming to double its portfolio and triple its workforce over the next five years. The global hospitality chain plans to expand its presence from over 200 hotels currently to around 250–260 by 2026 and reach the milestone of 500 hotels by 2030.
As India remains one of the company’s most promising markets, the group also plans to increase its workforce in the country from 17,000 to nearly 50,000 employees by 2030. The move reinforces its long-term commitment to the Indian hospitality sector.
At present, Radisson operates about 130 hotels in India, with more than 70 under construction. By 2030, the company expects roughly 250–300 hotels to be operational, while another 200 will be in various stages of development. Elie Younes, EVP and global chief development officer, Radisson Hotel Group, highlighted that this rapid expansion will be driven largely by the growing demand for high-quality hospitality in emerging markets and smaller cities.
Radisson’s next phase of growth will focus on tier-II to tier-IV cities, alongside airport and transit hotels, catering to the country’s expanding domestic travel and tourism market. The company also sees potential in the branded residences segment, which it plans to explore as an alternative model over the next five years rather than a mainstream business line.
Younes further emphasised that improved visa policies and enhanced airline connectivity could play a crucial role in attracting more international visitors to India, strengthening the overall tourism ecosystem and supporting the group’s expansion plans.
