Hilton to Launch 125 Hampton Hotels Across India

Hilton has announced a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels, to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India.

This partnership marks a significant step in Hilton’s expansion strategy, particularly in the upper midscale segment, driven by increasing domestic travel and the rising aspirations of India’s expanding middle class.

The new hotels, operating under the Hampton by Hilton brand, will be developed primarily across western and southern India, including key markets such as Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Key Highlights

• Hilton to open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India
• Focus on western and southern markets with rising travel demand
• Strategic partnership model accelerates large-scale expansion

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These properties will join Hilton’s global portfolio of over 3,100 Hampton by Hilton hotels, reinforcing the brand’s international presence.

The agreement follows Hilton’s strategy of leveraging large-scale strategic partnerships to accelerate growth in India. By combining strong local operating expertise with Hilton’s global brand and distribution network, such collaborations enable faster and more efficient expansion. This marks Hilton’s third major strategic partnership in India, building on previous agreements designed to streamline franchise development across multiple properties.

Western and southern India account for a significant share of the country’s GDP and represent key travel corridors. With improving infrastructure and connectivity, demand for branded accommodation is expanding beyond metro cities into emerging urban centers and commercial hubs. This shift is creating strong opportunities for midscale and upper midscale hospitality offerings.

Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton said, “India’s economic growth, expanding middle class and rapid infrastructure development are reshaping the country’s travel landscape, creating significant opportunities for our brands. Our new strategic partnership with the Regenta Hotels Group demonstrates our commitment to working with established local operators, enabling us to scale our franchise footprint rapidly while maintaining the strength and consistency of Hilton’s brands.”

Christian Charnaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Hilton, said, “As we continue to strengthen our network effect around the world, India remains a strategic long-term growth market for Hilton. For owners, Hampton by Hilton delivers industry-leading returns through an efficient operating model and broad guest appeal. This agreement further reinforces the global strength of the Hampton brand and our confidence in the long-term growth of India’s midmarket hospitality sector.”

Chander Baljee, Founder Chairman & Managing Director Royal Orchid Group, said, “We are proud to partner with Hilton to scale Hampton by Hilton in India. Our portfolio is a healthy mix of owned, managed and franchised properties, and this partnership with Hilton will drive significant growth in the country’s mid-market hospitality segment. As domestic travel continues to grow and new economic centers emerge across the country, we see a significant opportunity to expand the Hampton by Hilton brand across cities in India.”

Arjun Baljee, President, Royal Orchid Hotels, said, “Partnering with Hilton to bring 125 Hampton properties to life is a strategic leap in our 50-year journey. It complements our ethos of bolstering India’s mid-market segment with hotels that deliver great value, service efficiency and thoughtful design, alongside the globally renowned Hampton brand experience. Over the next 10 years, the hospitality opportunity will enable jobs creation for local communities besides offering travelers across the country a quality stay experience.”

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Overall, the partnership reflects growing investor confidence in India’s hospitality sector and highlights Hilton’s commitment to capturing long-term growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.