Wyndham Expands India Footprint with Cygnett Partnership

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is setting up a strategic partnership with Indian hotel group Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to substantially boost its presence in South Asia. The union will introduce Wyndham's La Quinta and Registry Collection Hotels brands into India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, adding more than 60 hotels within the next decade.

As part of the deal, Wyndham and Cygnett have signed an exclusive 10-year development agreement to introduce La Quinta by Wyndham in the country, focusing on business and leisure travelers in the upper-midscale segment. The initial hotels will open towards the end of 2026. 

Also, the Registry Collection Hotels brand will enter India via a non-exclusive deal to open  luxury properties co-branded with Cygnett's new five-star brand, Anamore.

Key Highlights:

• Wyndham partners with Cygnett to launch 60 plus hotels across South Asia
• La Quinta and Registry Collection brands set to debut in India
• A 10 year exclusive deal targets India’s growing travel market

Dimitris Manikis, President of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA stated, “This partnership is the next chapter in Wyndham’s Eurasia growth story, with India as a key strategic market that we’ve grown alongside for decades. Cygnett shares our commitment to sustainable, long-term growth while meeting the rising demand from travellers seeking experiences that blend comfort, authenticity, and excellence.” 

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Sarbendra Sarkar, founder and managing director of Cygnett further said, "We are proud to assist the expansion of La Quinta and Registry Collection Hotels. These international brands are the perfect fit to our portfolio and meet the growing need for quality hospitality experiences."

The acquisition takes advantage of India's rapidly expanding travel and tourism industry triggered by rising middle-class disposable income, enhanced infrastructure, and domestic and international travel demand.