RHG has closed 2025 on a defining and purpose-led note, recording its highest-ever Global Review Index (GRI) score
This milestone reflects the Group’s strengthening reputation as India’s most trusted and top-of-mind hospitality brand for owners, guests, and team members. The achievement underscores RHG’s long-term vision — To deliver consistent guest delight, reinforce owner confidence, and build an inspiring workplace culture across South Asia.
RHG advanced its position as one of India’s most expansive and fast-growing international hotel operators, delivering strong development momentum with 33 new signings, expansion into 11 new destinations, and a robust pipeline of openings spanning leisure, metro, and emerging markets. This growth unfolded against the backdrop of India’s hospitality super cycle, where demand continues to outpace supply across key business and leisure corridors.
Balanced Growth Across Key Markets and Segments
2025 marked exceptional performance across RHG’s core regions. Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR delivered strong business momentum, with Radisson Hotel Hyderabad Hitec City and Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida emerging as market leaders. Leisure destinations—particularly Lonavala and Udaipur—continued to attract high MICE and wedding demand, reinforcing RHG’s stronghold in experience-led travel.
The Group reported a 6% increase in RevPAR and 7% growth in ADR, supported by higher occupancy across markets and disciplined rate strategies. These gains translated into stronger GOP delivery for owners, driven by both revenue performance and operational efficiencies.
Development Footprint Expands Across North, South, East and West India
Growth remained well-distributed across regions:
- North India strengthened its metro and leisure mix with new entries in Delhi NCR, Ludhiana, Lucknow and the launch of Radisson Resort Mount Abu.
- West India deepened its presence across high-demand destinations, including Goa, Pawna Lake, Rajkot, Bhuj, and Shirdi.
- East India saw meaningful expansion with a three-hotel presence in Ranchi, Deoghar, and Puri, and new signings in Bhubaneswar and Howrah.
- South India continued its rise through strategic signings such as Radisson RED Bengaluru and multiple resort-driven developments.
Seven successful conversions further strengthened RHG’s accelerated time-to-market model—delivering faster returns and enhanced asset value for owners.
Brand, Experience and Digital Platforms Driving Strong Recall
2025 was equally significant for RHG’s brand-building and guest experience platforms. The Group scaled Literary Escapes, expanded Art of Weddings, and deepened its sports hospitality presence through partnerships such as the Neeraj Chopra Classic and Bengaluru Football Club. RHG reinforced its sustainability commitment with wider adoption of Hotel Sustainability Basics, renewable energy solutions, and skill-building programs with THSC and The Job Plus, particularly across Tier-II and III cities. The Group also delivered strong results through its commercial engine, including a 35% surge in direct room nights on RH.com, driven by enhanced digital merchandising and rate discipline across markets. Collectively, these initiatives have strengthened brand recall, emotional relevance, and guest loyalty, enabling the Group to connect meaningfully with India’s new-age traveler.
“2025 has been a landmark year for Radisson Hotel Group in India. Our record GRI score reflects the trust guests place in us, the confidence owners have in our partnerships, and the pride our teams bring to every moment. Our growth has been purposeful—entering high-impact destinations, strengthening our brand platforms, and building experiences that resonate deeply with how India is travelling today. As we enter 2026, our focus is clear: scale with intention, elevate experiences that matter, and create a future-ready network that delivers sustained value for guests, owners, and communities,” said Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
“Our focus in 2025 was well-defined: grow in markets where our brands can add value quickly, strengthen relationships with owners, and build a deeper presence in regions where domestic travel is rising faster than supply. What truly stood out this year was the strong interest from both new and long-time partners, across leisure destinations and fast-growing secondary cities. Entering 11 new destinations has not only expanded our footprint but also sharpened our understanding of where demand is shifting in India. As we look ahead towards 2026, our priority is to grow in tier 1 and leisure destinations through our luxury, upper upscale and lifestyle brands,” said Davashish Srivastava, Senior Director – Development, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond
RHG aims to cross 150 operating hotels in India in 2026, while expanding across Tier-II, Tier-III, leisure, religious, industrial, and wellness destinations. Growth will be fueled by balanced development, strategic conversions, flexible franchise models, rising MICE activity, and destination-based government initiatives. The Group remains committed to enhancing culinary and experiential programs, strengthening responsible business practices through renewable energy adoption and green building guidelines, and advancing toward its long-term goal of adding 300 hotels over the next five years under experience-led brand platforms. RHG continues to command one of the largest international footprints in India, with over 200 hotels in operation and development, leading position in Delhi NCR, and more than 50% of its portfolio located across Tier-II and Tier-III markets.
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