Indian Hotel Brands Expand Globally with Bold Vision

As Indian travellers explore the world in record numbers, homegrown hotel chains are expanding globally, bringing India’s signature warmth and service excellence to international markets.

Leading this wave, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced its first overseas venture, acquiring a 25 percent stake in a luxury beachfront resort at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. This marks Leela’s global debut and signals its intent to strengthen brand visibility and diversify revenue streams.

Other top Indian hotel brands are also deepening their global presence.

Key Highlights

• The Leela makes its global debut with Dubai Palm Jumeirah resort
• Indian hotel chains like Taj, Oberoi, and Lemon Tree expand abroad
• Outbound Indian travellers projected to cross 50 million by 2030

Taj Hotels operates across London, Dubai, and Cape Town; Oberoi Hotels & Resorts runs properties in Mauritius, Bali, and Marrakech; while Lemon Tree Hotels has expanded into Bhutan and Nepal. Even boutique and mid-market players are exploring international management partnerships, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Industry experts attribute this overseas expansion to rising outbound Indian travel, investor confidence, and mature domestic hospitality capabilities ready for the world stage. With outbound Indian travellers expected to exceed 50 million annually by 2030, the timing aligns perfectly for global expansion.

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This trend redefines India’s role in the global hospitality landscape — not just as a source of travellers but as a creator of world-class luxury and lifestyle hotel brands.