Hilton Promises 75 New Hampton Properties in India
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Hilton partnered with NILE Hospitality to open 75 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India, expanding its presence in the upper-midscale segment.
Hilton announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement with NILE Hospitality to open 75 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. This follows an earlier agreement Hilton signed with Olive by Embassy to bring 150 Spark by Hilton hotels to the country. Under the agreement with NILE, the first upper-midscale segment Hampton by Hilton hotels will debut across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Bihar. Hilton adapted the Hampton by Hilton brand to the Asia Pacific market and has been growing rapidly in China for over a decade.
Marriott International announced a year of growth in Greater China in 2024, with 161 deals signed, corresponding to nearly 31,000 rooms. That works out to an average of three projects signed each week. So far in 2025, they have signed an agreement with SCHotel Investment and Management Group, marking the expected return of the Design Hotels brand to mainland China, expanding its brand offerings. 2024 brought