Hyatt Hotels is looking at acquisitions to scale up its presence in India.
Currently, the US-headquartered chain has 55 properties in operation in India, while another 91 are in the pipeline.
Hyatt is considering both organic and inorganic growth models as it aspires to grow fivefold in India in the next five years.
“ We are super bullish about India. Indians are looking at luxury travel and differentiated experiences. We do that really well,” said Vikas Chawla, who recently took over as Hyatt’s president for India and the South West Asia region.
Stephen Ho (president, Greater China and Growth - Asia Pacific) at Hyatt said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has not deterred developer interest in the hotel business in India. “ I have not seen such a high level of confidence among owners elsewhere,” he said.
International chains, including Hyatt, largely rely on management contracts for expansion. However, Hyatt has taken an inorganic route in other countries in the region. In Japan, Hyatt has invested in a real estate fund to develop Japanese-style inns. Earlier this year, Hyatt also signed a strategic agreement with a local firm to bring six Wink brand hotels under its fold.
“In 2026, we will open five hotels in India, including our first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Jaipur. This will be our tenth brand in India,” said David Udell, Hyatt’s group president for the Asia Pacific region.
The chain plans to strengthen its presence in key markets like Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Hyderabad and expand into high-growth destinations, including leisure markets, spiritual hubs, and select tier II and III cities.
Published on April 10, 2026