Carlson Rezidor Targets 170 Hotels in India Within Next 5 Years

Carlson Rezidor has strengthened its position in India by growing its presence in state capitals and emerging secondary and tertiary cities, with particular focus on South and West India.

There are currently 117 Carlson Rezidor hotels in operation and under development across 45 cities in India, including 14 state capitals. Carlson Rezidor will grow its India portfolio to over 170 hotels within the next 5 years.

“We have established a nationwide presence that has been built upon a deep understanding of this key market. Having earned our position as the international leader in India’s hospitality industry, we will further extend our brands and geographic presence. Our team is stronger than ever before and we are positioned to seize the growth opportunities. We intend to have a hotel in every major city in India with landmark hotels in every state capital,” said Raj Rana, chief executive officer, South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

Carlson Rezidor’s brand portfolio in India now includes the Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brands.

As part of its growth strategy in India, Carlson Rezidor is broadening its brand presence with the introduction of Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection. 

In 2014 and the first quarter of 2015, Carlson Rezidor opened a total of 10 hotels and signed 6 new hotels in India. Carlson Rezidor successfully achieved its first conversion this year with Radisson Goa Candolim, which opened on the west coast of India. For the rest of 2015, Carlson Rezidor expects to open 8 to 9 hotels and sign 12 to 15 new hotels in cities throughout India.

To support this rapid expansion, Carlson Rezidor has strengthened its management team in India with key appointments, including Zubin Saxena as vice president, Development, South Asia, who is responsible for driving portfolio growth in the country.