11 months ago
Radisson Hotel Group Plans Eastern India Expansion, Eyes Bihar
Radisson Hotel Group, which runs many hotels in India, wants to open more in the eastern part of the country.
They are especially interested in Bihar and plan to focus on cities beyond the big ones.
A big focus for the company is on not destroying historic buildings when they build new hotels.
They want to restore old buildings and add value.
The government is working to bring more tourists to the country, and Radisson is joining in on the effort.
The company wants to build hotels that respect local culture and history.
Radisson Hotel Group aims to expand its presence in eastern India.
The group has 207 hotels in India and plans to grow further.
The company is interested in entering the market in Bihar.
The Bihar government is offering incentives, especially in the Buddhist sector.
Radisson prioritizes preserving and restoring heritage buildings in its projects.
- Who
- Radisson Hotel Group
- What
- Plans to expand its footprint in eastern India
- Where
- Eastern India, with a focus on Bihar
- When
- Announced in September 2024
- Why
- To capitalize on tourism and government incentives
Key facts
- Company
- Radisson Hotel Group
- Total Hotels in India
- 207
- Focus
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, Eastern India
- Expansion Target
- Bihar
- Existing Presence
- 200+ hotels in India
- Government Initiatives
- Focus on inbound and domestic tourism
Quotes
K B Kachru
chairman of the group's South Asia operations
“And, what is really pleasing to all of us is that the government has taken certain initiatives which are focussed on how to get more inbound tourists and consolidate our domestic tourism. There is a clear action plan. And, we as an industry are participating fully in it.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“I would use the word, 'we are restoring the properties ', adding value, we are not supporting anything where you demolish a heritage building and make a 'big box' there. We have to keep the identity of the town, the culture, the heritage, and we have to respect it.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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