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India Leads Hotel Development in Asia-Pacific Region, Driven by Domestic Tourism
Imagine lots of new hotels are being built in India!
More than anywhere else in that part of the world.
This is happening because more and more people in India are traveling and staying in nice hotels.
The government is also building new roads and other things, making it easier to travel.
Big hotel companies like Marriott and Radisson are building lots of new hotels to keep up with the demand.
This means more people are going on trips, and the hotel business is growing fast.
They are adding many hotels and even creating new brands to get the best result.
India saw the highest number of hotel projects under development in the Asia-Pacific region during January-March 2025.
The country's hospitality industry is booming due to strong domestic tourism and government infrastructure investment.
Marriott International has the highest number of rooms in India with over 30,000 across 158 hotels.
Branded hotel room availability in India is expected to double in the next 5-7 years.
Leading hotel chains are expanding and adding new brands to capitalize on the Indian market's growth.
- Who
- Consultancy firm Lodging Econometrics and various hotel chains, including Marriott, Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, Leela, and Radisson Hotel Group.
- What
- India has the highest number of hotel projects under development in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by domestic tourism and infrastructure development.
- Where
- Asia-Pacific region, with India leading.
- When
- Jan-March 2025 quarter.
- Why
- Due to robust domestic tourism, infrastructure investment, growing wealth, and a prioritization of travel.
Key facts
- Hotel Projects Under Development (Jan-March 2025)
- India: 693 projects/88,884 rooms
- Year-over-year growth in India (projects/rooms)
- 19%/27%
- Marriott International Rooms in India
- Over 30,000 across 158 hotels
- Marriott's Upcoming Rooms
- 20,500 in 112 properties
- ITC Hotels Current Rooms
- Over 13,300 in 140 hotels
- Radisson Hotel Group Hotels
- 131 hotels with over 14,000 rooms currently; 77 properties with over 8,600 rooms under development
- Expected Branded Rooms Growth (India)
- Double in the next 5-7 years
Sources
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