Hyatt has secured approvals for 30 new hotel projects in India through 2028, adding 5,000 rooms and lifting its local pipeline by 60%. India’s hotel development pipeline now spans 2,500 projects worth $15 billion as RevPAR rose 12% year-on-year.
Hyatt has secured approvals for 30 hotel projects in India, slated to debut through 2028 across Mumbai, Delhi and emerging Tier 2 cities like Jaipur and Kochi. This pipeline adds roughly 5,000 rooms, lifting its Indian portfolio by 60% from current levels.
India’s hospitality sector is on pace to grow at a 7% CAGR through 2030, supported by a 12% year-on-year increase in RevPAR and surging domestic leisure travel. The country’s hotel development pipeline reached 2,500 projects valued at $15 billion, ranking fourth globally.
Marriott and Hilton currently lead with 40 and 35 projects in India, respectively, targeting midscale to luxury segments. Hyatt’s focus on lifestyle and boutique concepts aims to carve a niche amid intensifying competition.
Hyatt’s India expansion is projected to contribute an incremental $80 million in annual EBITDA by 2030, supporting its 8% international revenue growth target. Development costs of $500 million over five years will compress margins initially before delivering long-term gains.
