International hotel chain Radisson Hotel Group has announced the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the signing of the first hotel in Hyderabad. The upcoming 300-room hotel is close to the city’s financial district, which houses business centers, IT Parks, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The hotel would be operational by Q2, 2026.
Radisson Collection is a luxury lifestyle collection of hotels and resorts, boasting unique locations in each destination. Since its global launch in 2018, Radisson Collection has grown considerably and currently has over 50 hotels in operation and development in locations across the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
Once open, Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyderabad Financial District will feature 300 elegant rooms and suites. The hotel will also feature an all-day dining restaurant, specialty F&B outlets, a tea lounge, and a rooftop bar. The hotel will also offer over 12,500 sq ft of banquet space and a business club spread across nearly 7,000 sq ft.
Commenting on the development, Elie Younes, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “India is one of our top focus countries globally that presents significant opportunities to both investors and guests. We are thrilled to enter the country with our first Radisson Collection which joins a global network of unique landmark hotels. We thank our partners and guests for their continued trust in our brands and people.”
The group has entered into a partnership with Ruptub Solutions to develop a 150-hotel-strong network of Park Inn & Suites by Radisson properties over the next decade. These new hotels will collectively add over 1,000+ rooms to its domestic network between 2023 and 2026.
Zubin Saxena, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “We are proud to introduce our luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection in India. This signing comes at an opportune time for us as we complete 25 years of operation in the country, which is a testimony of our stakeholders’ trust in us. We continue to invest in the market by introducing relevant brands and delivering bespoke guest experiences backed by an excellence-driven approach. Radisson Collection brings us a step closer to our vision of delivering unparalleled services to our guests while maximising the value proposition for our partners. With India’s first Radisson Collection hotel, we welcome you to the exceptional.”
“This is a special signing for us as it allows us to partner again with Radisson Hotel Group and welcome its luxury brand Radisson Collection to India. We first joined hands with the Group for opening Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam and have closely experienced its value addition across operating and managing the hotel. We are extremely proud to introduce RHG’s luxury lifestyle brand to the beautiful city of Hyderabad for delivering a class-apart experience to travelers. We remain committed to our guest-first approach and aim to fulfill this together with a trusted brand like RHG,” said, Umesh K, Chairman and Managing Director, Lansum Properties.
According to a recent report, the luxury market in India is expected to grow to 3.5 times the current size and reach the USD 200 billion mark by 2030, propelled by growth in entrepreneurship, the introduction of international brands, penetration of e-commerce businesses, and demand from tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Starting with Hyderabad as a key market, the Radisson Hotel Group said it will further expand its portfolio under the Radisson Collection brand by adding properties across markets, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Rajasthan, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata among other locations.
Radisson Hotel Group has over 150 hotels in operation and development in India across 64+ locations. The Radisson Hotel Group also includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.
- Published On Apr 13, 2023 at 10:39 AM IST