The news: Radisson aims to operate 160 hotels with 19,500 keys in India by end-2026, according to Managing Director Nikhil Sharma. The chain currently operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development. Sharma noted a mixed demand environment but pointed to strong medium-term visibility from their development pipeline.
Why it matters for MICE operators: This expansion represents nearly 6,000 additional hotel keys coming online over the next two years, significantly expanding accommodation and venue options across India. More Radisson properties mean more standardized meeting spaces, consistent service levels, and potentially better rates through centralized negotiations. The "mixed demand environment" comment suggests hotels may be more flexible on MICE pricing to fill capacity.
The takeaway: Establish relationships with Radisson's regional sales teams now to secure preferred rates before these new properties stabilize their pricing.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld
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