Hyatt Hotels Corporation is actively exploring acquisitions to scale up its footprint in India, signaling a strong push into one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets.
Currently, the US-headquartered hotel chain operates 55 properties across India, while it has another 91 hotels in the pipeline. As a result, Hyatt is evaluating both organic and inorganic growth strategies as it aims to expand its presence fivefold in the country over the next five years.
“We are super bullish about India. Indians are looking at luxury travel and differentiated experiences. We do that really well,” said Vikas Chawla, who recently assumed the role of president for India and the South West Asia region.
At the same time, Stephen Ho, president, Greater China and Growth – Asia Pacific at Hyatt, highlighted that the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have not impacted investor sentiment in India’s hospitality sector. “I have not seen such a high level of confidence among owners elsewhere,” he said.
While international hotel chains, including Hyatt, typically rely on management contracts to expand, the company has also adopted an inorganic strategy in other markets. For instance, in Japan, Hyatt invested in a real estate fund to develop traditional Japanese-style inns. Earlier this year, the company also signed a strategic agreement with a local partner to bring six Wink brand hotels into its portfolio, thereby reinforcing its diversified expansion model.
Looking ahead, Hyatt Hotels is set to accelerate its growth momentum in India. “In 2026, we will open five hotels in India, including our first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Jaipur. This will be our tenth brand in India,” said David Udell, group president for the Asia Pacific region.
Moreover, the company plans to deepen its presence in major metropolitan hubs such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Hyderabad. Simultaneously, it is targeting expansion into high-growth segments, including leisure destinations, spiritual hubs, and select tier II and tier III cities, thereby aligning with evolving travel demand trends in India.
