Radisson Targets 500 Hotels in India by 2030


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Radisson Hotel Group’s CEO, Federico Gonzalez, discusses expansion plans in India (saying his group ranks second in India in terms of number of hotels). Plus, BWH Group expands in APAC, and more hotel news.

Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025-2027 report predicted international visitors to Asia Pacific are expected to reach 801 million by 2027 amid global conflict and uncertainty. 

BWH Hotels is taking this forecast seriously, strategically expanding into both established and emerging markets, targeting destinations with underlying strengths or significant scope for future growth. They currently operate 200 hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific and have a lot more in the pipeline. BWH has 21 properties in Thailand, with two new SureStay by Best Western hotels joining its portfolio in Bangkok this year alone. The Thai capital will soon welcome Asia’s first Aiden hotel. BWH Hotels said they will continue their Asia Pacific expansion in several key emerging markets such as Vietnam, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing markets for the company. The signing of Essensia Sky and Parkway S