Hilton and Royal Orchid Hotels Partner to Launch 125 New Hampton by Hilton Hotels in India
Royal Orchid Hotels Limited announced a strategic agreement with Hilton to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India. This partnership is set to boost Hilton's presence in the upper midscale segment as the Indian market witnesses growth in domestic travel and demand from the expanding middle class.The franchised hotels are primarily slated for development in the western and southern regions of India, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. These new additions will expand the global portfolio, which currently includes more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties.
Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton, stated that India's economic growth, expanding middle class, and rapid infrastructure development are transforming the travel landscape, presenting significant opportunities for the brands. He noted that the strategic partnership with Royal Orchid Hotels demonstrates a commitment to scaling the franchise footprint quickly by collaborating with established local operators while maintaining Hilton's brand consistency.
Arjun Baljee, President, Royal Orchid Hotels, viewed the alliance as a major advancement in the company's 50-year history. He stated that partnering with Hilton to establish 125 Hampton properties aligns with the ethos of strengthening India's mid-market segment with hotels that offer great value, service efficiency, and thoughtful design alongside the globally recognized Hampton brand experience.
This strategic partnership was formalized between Regenta Hotels Private Limited and Hampton by Hilton under the stewardship of Keshav Baljee, Executive Director, Royal Orchid Hotels Limited.
Keshav Baljee, Executive Director, Royal Orchid Group, added that this collaboration with Hilton will drive considerable growth in the country's mid-market hospitality segment, complementing the company's portfolio mix of owned, managed, and franchised properties. He highlighted the opportunity to expand the Hampton by Hilton brand across Indian cities as domestic travel continues its growth trajectory.
The agreement represents Hilton's third such strategic partnership in India, building momentum by setting franchise terms for a large portfolio of new developments simultaneously.
Christian Charnaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Hilton, commented that India remains a strategic long-term growth market for Hilton as the company strengthens its network effect globally. He stated that this agreement reinforces the global strength of the Hampton brand and confidence in the long-term growth of India's midmarket hospitality sector.
For more information on the brands involved, the details are summarized below.
| Company | Key Detail |
|---|---|
| Royal Orchid Hotels Limited | Operates under Royal Orchid and Regenta brands; has a portfolio spanning over 120 hotels across 80+ locations in India and neighboring markets with over 60+ hotels in the pipeline. |
| Hampton by Hilton | No. 1 lodging franchise for the last 17 years by Entrepreneur®; serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 3,100 properties in 46 countries. |
| Hilton | A leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 26 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms in 143 countries and territories. |
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