Radisson Opens Five New Hotels Across India in 2025

27 May 2025 CW Team

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of five new properties in India during the first half of 2025. The new hotels are located in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Yelahanka (Bengaluru), Koti (Shimla), Gaj (Punjab), and Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).

Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President – South Asia, stated that the group’s expansion reflects its agile development strategy and nuanced understanding of India’s evolving hospitality sector. “From industrial centres like Jamshedpur to spiritual and leisure destinations such as Koti and Prayagraj, our growth is rooted in delivering consistent, world-class experiences,” he said.

Radisson is focused on broadening its presence across diverse destinations and catering to a variety of traveller segments, including corporate guests in tier II cities, pilgrims at religious hubs, and leisure tourists exploring emerging getaways. The group is also prioritising local partnerships to support sustainable and impactful growth across the country.

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