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Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of a 100-key resort in Kalimpong, West Bengal, marking the entry of an internationally branded hotel in the hill destination. The project, branded as Radisson Resort Kalimpong, forms part of the group's strategy to expand into under-penetrated leisure markets with long-term growth potential. The development will strengthen Radisson's footprint in eastern India, where organised hospitality supply remains limited in emerging tourist locations. With over 200 hotels operational and under development across India, the group continues to focus on early entry into evolving markets to establish branded presence and capture demand driven by domestic tourism and infrastructure improvements.
Radisson Hotel Group has signed an agreement to develop a 100-key resort in Kalimpong, West Bengal, in the past week, marking the entry of the first internationally branded hotel in the hill town as part of its strategy to expand into under-served leisure destinations across India. Advertisement
The upcoming property, to be branded as Radisson Resort Kalimpong, will add to the group's growing portfolio in eastern India and is positioned to cater to increasing tourism demand in the region. Kalimpong, known for its scenic landscape and proximity to established destinations such as Darjeeling and Gangtok, has so far seen limited presence of organised hospitality operators, particularly international brands.
The company indicated that the signing aligns with its broader approach of entering emerging markets at an early stage. Nikhil Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer for South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group, stated that Kalimpong represents a location with long-term potential but remains under-penetrated from a branded hospitality perspective. He conveyed that the group's entry into such destinations reflects a first-mover strategy aimed at establishing a presence ahead of wider market consolidation.
The project is expected to contribute to the gradual formalisation of the hospitality sector in the region, where accommodation supply has largely been dominated by independent operators and smaller establishments. The introduction of an internationally branded resort is likely to support standardisation in service offerings and attract a broader segment of travellers, including organised tour groups and higher-spending domestic tourists.
Radisson Hotel Group currently has more than 200 hotels operational and under development across India, with a portfolio spanning business, leisure, and mixed-use hospitality formats. The expansion into Kalimpong forms part of a wider focus on diversifying geographic presence beyond established metropolitan and tier-I markets, particularly in locations witnessing growth in domestic tourism.
The move also reflects a broader trend within the hospitality sector, where operators are exploring secondary and tertiary destinations supported by improved connectivity and rising travel demand. Hill towns and leisure-focused micro-markets have seen increasing interest from developers and operators, driven by changing travel patterns and a preference for shorter, experience-led stays.
With the addition of the Kalimpong resort, Radisson aims to strengthen its position in eastern India while expanding its footprint in destinations that offer long-term potential but remain relatively untapped by branded hospitality chains.
Source - PTI
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