Radisson Hotel Group Plans to Double Portfolio and Triple Workforce in India by 2030

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has announced an ambitious expansion plan for India, aiming to double its hotel portfolio and triple its workforce over the next five years. The Belgium-headquartered hospitality group plans to expand its presence from over 200 hotels currently to 250–260 by 2026, with a goal of reaching 500 hotels across India by 2030.
India continues to be one of Radisson’s most promising markets, prompting the company to also increase its workforce from the current 17,000 employees to nearly 50,000 by 2030. The move reflects RHG’s long-term commitment to India’s fast-growing hospitality and tourism sector.
At present, Radisson operates about 130 hotels in the country, with over 70 more under construction. By the end of the decade, the company expects 250–300 hotels to be operational, while another 200 properties will be in various stages of development.
According to Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, the upcoming phase of expansion will be driven by rising demand for quality accommodation in emerging and smaller cities across India.
Radisson’s next growth phase will focus on tier-II to tier-IV cities, as well as airport and transit hotels, catering to the increasing volume of domestic travellers. The company is also exploring opportunities in the branded residences segment — a niche model that it plans to develop over the next five years.
Younes added that favourable visa reforms and enhanced air connectivity could play a pivotal role in attracting more international tourists to India, further strengthening the country’s tourism infrastructure and supporting Radisson’s long-term growth strategy.
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