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Marriott International has expanded its footprint in India with the opening of a 185-key Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts property in Surat, Gujarat, marking the brand’s entry into the city known as the Diamond hub. The company noted that India continues to remain a key growth market and highlighted Surat’s strong cultural and commercial profile as a fit for the brand’s positioning. In a separate development, IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP to develop a 150-key Holiday Inn Resort in Alwar, Rajasthan, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2030.
Marriott International has introduced its 185-key Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts property in Surat, Gujarat, marking the brand’s first presence in the city widely known for its diamond trading and industrial activity. The company stated that the expansion reflects its continued focus on strengthening its portfolio in key urban markets across India. Advertisement
Marriott International’s Senior Vice President for South Asia, Kiran Andicot, conveyed that India remains a significant growth market for the group. He added that the entry of Le Meridien into Surat represents a strong opportunity in a city with growing potential. He further highlighted that Surat’s cultural background, food scene, and position as a regional commercial hub align with the brand’s approach of offering travellers experiences rooted in local discovery and design-led hospitality.
Le Meridien, which already operates in multiple Indian cities under Marriott’s portfolio, is positioned as a brand that focuses on culture, art, and destination-led experiences. Its expansion into Surat adds to Marriott’s wider strategy of increasing presence in emerging and fast-growing urban centres.
In a separate development, IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of a 150-key Holiday Inn Resort in Alwar, Rajasthan. The property is expected to open in the first quarter of 2030 and will mark IHG’s entry into the city.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director for South West Asia, Sudeep Jain, stated that the partnership aims to bring the Holiday Inn Resort brand to Alwar and that the location’s natural surroundings and brand positioning will help cater to evolving traveller expectations.
At present, IHG operates 51 hotels across six brands in India and continues to expand its pipeline, which includes 89 upcoming hotels planned over the next three to five years. The company’s expansion reflects its long-term focus on strengthening presence in both established and emerging hospitality markets in the country.
Source PTI
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