Looking to widen its footprint in India and Southwest Asia region, Hyatt Hotels Corp. has unveiled plans for the expansion of its brand portfolio in these markets. The Chicago-based hospitality group has a pipeline of eight new properties, which will open across several leisure and city destinations through the year.
Hyatt’s expansion has been timed to coincide with the anticipated rebound of leisure and business travel in India and the subcontinent, Hyatt said in a statement.
Southwest Asia continues to show high growth potential and is among the leading global growth markets for Hyatt. The expansion of Hyatt’s legacy brands — Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric — in India will help the company strengthen its position in the region.
“Complementing our current portfolio of Hyatt brands in the country, the introduction of the JdV by Hyatt lifestyle brand in India signifies a strategic milestone in Hyatt’s expansion within the leisure and business segments. We are excited for our guests travelling to Goa to embrace this lifestyle experience. Ronil Goa aligns seamlessly with the brand that encourages living in the moment, making it a perfect addition,” said Sunjae Sharma, managing director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt.
Hyatt will continue to grow its Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric brands this year. The company has been aiming to grow its luxury and lifestyle brand presence in India and and has launched its JdV by Hyatt brand in the country, with the opening of Ronil Goa recently. Â The JdV by Hyatt brand in the ninth Hyatt brand to premiere in the country.
Hyatt Regency, which has been an essential driver of growth for Hyatt in the region, will be debuting in more destinations, with the openings of Hyatt Regency Kasauli and Hyatt Regency Ghaziabad in northern India.
Hyatt Place will open in three new locations in India — Hyatt Place Aurangabad, Hyatt Place Haridwar — as well as in a new country — Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara in Bangladesh.
Hyatt Centric will be expanding its portfolio with anticipated openings of Hyatt Centric Hebbal Bengaluru and Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata.
Hyatt has been expanding its offerings in India with openings of Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya, Hyatt Place Vijaywada, Hyatt Place Goa Candolim and Hyatt Centric Rajpur Road Dehradun in 2023. The expansion across leisure, corporate and spiritual tourism sectors has helped Hyatt strengthen its brand presence in India as well as in Southwest Asia.
Recent and upcoming openings include:
- Ronil Goa — Part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, the boutique, lifestyle hotel features an Indo-Portuguese architecture and offers 12 guest houses consisting of 135 rooms, including four suites. The hotel supports sustainable practices like wooden sustainable key cards, VRV systems, sensor lights and sewage and water treatment plants.
- Hyatt Regency Kasauli — Located close to the hill station of Kasauli in north India, the hotel offers views of the popular holiday destination. Featuring 89 rooms and suites, the hotel includes an all-day dining restaurant, a signature outdoor bar and pizzeria, lobby café and lounge. The hotel will also have 3,000 square feet of event space, an outdoor pool, a spa and fitness center.
- Hyatt Regency Ghaziabad — Located in the Delhi NCR region, the hotel is situated close to industrial and commercial establishments. The hotel will have 120 rooms and 19,000 square feet of event space.
- Hyatt Place Aurangabad — The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Aurangabad, this hotel will have 150 rooms, including six suites. Amenities include an all-day dining outlet, a rooftop bar, grab-and-go kiosk, an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
- Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara (Bangladesh) — Marking the debut of Hyatt in Bangladesh, the hotel will offer 85 rooms, including nine suites, with views of the runway and the city. The hotel will include an infinity-edge rooftop swimming pool, a fitness center and 1,500 square feet of event space.
- Hyatt Place Haridwar — The third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Uttarakhand in northern India, this hotel will be located close to popular attractions and the famed ghats and temples. The 110-room hotel will also offer an all-day dining option, a bar, fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a meeting room.
- Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata — The first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel to open in Kolkata in eastern India, the hotel will pay homage to the city’s rich culture. The hotel features 93 rooms, including seven suites, three restaurants, an outdoor pool, a gym and 4,200 square feet of event space.
- Hyatt Centric Hebbal Bengaluru — The second Hyatt Centric-branded property to open in Bengaluru in southern India, the hotel will be located in Hebbal and close to several business parks. The lifestyle hotel will comprise 152 rooms (which will include suites and extended-stay rooms), an all-day dining restaurant, a signature rooftop bar, lobby café, lounge, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and 10,000 square feet of event space.