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Hyatt Hotels
Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for the aggressive
expansion of Hyatt’s brand portfolio in India and Southwest Asia region, with a
robust pipeline of eight new hotels that are expected to open across various
leisure and city destinations in 2024. This growth is timed to coincide with
the expected rebound of leisure and business travel in the country and the
sub-continent.
In 2024, Hyatt’s brand expansion in India and
Southwest Asia will continue with its Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt
Centric brands. With an aim to expand the presence of its luxury and lifestyle
brands in India, Hyatt also marked the strategic entry of the JdV by Hyatt
brand in India with the official opening of Ronil Goa recently.
The JdV by Hyatt brand is the ninth Hyatt brand to be introduced in the country
reinstating Hyatt’s commitment to growing its footprint in India.
The
Hyatt Regency brand, which is a key growth driver for Hyatt in the region, will
enter a new destination with the slated openings of Hyatt Regency Kasauli and
Hyatt Regency Ghaziabad. The Hyatt Place brand is expected to enter three new
locations in the region with Hyatt Place Aurangabad, Hyatt Place Haridwar and
in a new country with Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara (Bangladesh). The Hyatt Centric
brand will expand its portfolio with the expected openings of Hyatt Centric
Hebbal Bengaluru and Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata.
“Southwest
Asia continues to demonstrate high growth potential and is among the top global
growth markets for Hyatt. We have strong expansion plans for 2024 across our
portfolio encompassing our legacy brands like Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and
Hyatt Centric across destinations that will strengthen our brand presence in
key markets. This expansion represents our strong commitment and confidence in
the Southwest Asia region,” said Sunjae Sharma, managing director, India &
Southwest Asia, Hyatt. “Complementing our current portfolio of Hyatt brands in
the country, the introduction of the JdV by Hyatt lifestyle brand in India
signifies a strategic milestone in Hyatt's thoughtful expansion within the
leisure and business segments. We are excited for our guests travelling to Goa
to embrace this lifestyle experience. Ronil Goa aligns seamlessly with the
brand that encourages living in the moment, making it a perfect addition. We
look forward to further enhancing our distinctive brand footprint throughout
the sub-continent,” Sharma added.
In
2023, Hyatt’s brand footprint expanded in India with the openings of Hyatt
Place Bodh Gaya, Hyatt Place Vijaywada, Hyatt Place Goa Candolim and Hyatt
Centric Rajpur Road Dehradun. The expansion across leisure, corporate and
spiritual tourism segments has strengthened Hyatt’s brand presence in India and
the Southwest Asian region, offering travelers and World of Hyatt members more
opportunities to stay at Hyatt hotels.
With
these introductions, Hyatt’s India and Southwest Asia portfolio will have nine
distinct brands, including Andaz, Alila, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt
Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, and JdV by Hyatt. Moreover, Hyatt’s
growing brand footprint in India will offer a balanced portfolio designed to
provide unique and engaging guest experiences, coupled with Hyatt’s deep
understanding of the local and global hospitality standards for which it is
known.
Recent
and upcoming introductions include:
·
Ronil Goa,
which is part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, offers a collection of vibrant,
independent hotels that are true reflections of urban neighborhoods. Ronil Goa
embraces the charm of Indo-Portuguese architecture, evoking the cozy ambiance
of a boutique lifestyle property with 12 guest houses comprising 135
guestrooms, including four suites. Ronil Goa is the perfect space for today’s
modern lifestyle traveler seeking experiences and adventures in the serene city
of Goa. Inspired by Hyatt’s commitment to care, the hotel supports sustainable
practices like wooden sustainable key cards, VRV systems, sensor lights, a
sewage treatment plant and a water treatment plant, among other practices.
·
Hyatt Regency Kasauli is in close
proximity to Kasauli, a favoured hill station and retreat in north India,
popular for holidays, weekend getaways and retreats. Located at an elevation of
5900 feet, the hotel will offer sweeping views of the destination with 89 rooms
and suites. Varied food and beverage offerings include an all-day dining
outlet, a signature outdoor bar and pizzeria, and a lobby café and lounge.
Additionally, the property will offer approximately 3,000 square feet of
function space, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a well-equipped fitness
center.
·
Hyatt Regency Ghaziabad, the opening
of Hyatt Regency Ghaziabad will be an important addition to our portfolio in
the Delhi NCR region. The hotel is located in close proximity to the
industrial and commercial establishments as well as the affluent residential
area. The hotel will feature 120 keys and approximately 19,000 square feet of
event space that will make this hotel an ideal place to host social events and
business meetings.
·
Hyatt Place Aurangabad will be
the first Hyatt hotel in Aurangabad, blending modern comforts with Aurangabad’s
rich cultural heritage. The hotel will offer 150 rooms, including six suites.
The hotel’s food and beverage offerings will include an all-day restaurant,
rooftop bar and a grab-and-go outlet. For recreation and fitness, the hotel
will feature an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
·
Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara will be
the first Hyatt hotel in Bangladesh. The hotel will feature 85 spacious
guestrooms including nine suites that offer views of the runway and city. The
hotel will offer a fitness center and a temperature-controlled infinity edge
rooftop swimming pool. Intimate yet stylish, the hotel will also offer 1,500
square feet of meeting and event space.
·
Hyatt Place Haridwar will be the
third Hyatt branded property in Uttarakhand and the first international hotel
in the land of Ganges. Featuring 110 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms with
space to work or relax, the hotel will be conveniently located near popular
local attractions and tourist destinations like the beautiful ghats, the
historic temples and sprawling gardens of Haridwar. Guests can even revel in
the adventure of wildlife expeditions at Rajaji National Park. The hotel will
offer a range of amenities such as a well-equipped fitness center, an outdoor
pool, convenient dining options including all day dining, complimentary
breakfast, a bar, and a meeting room.
·
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata will
be the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the city of joy. Embracing the vibrant
essence of Kolkata, the hotel is set to redefine hospitality by seamlessly
merging contemporary elegance with an adventurous touch. The hotel pays homage
to the city's rich cultural tapestry, unveiling 93 carefully designed
guestrooms, including seven suites. The culinary experience at the hotel will
offer sensory delight, featuring three thoughtfully conceptualized restaurants.
For relaxation and fitness, the hotel will offer an outdoor pool and a
well-equipped fitness center. Additionally, it will provide versatile
event spaces spanning approximately 4,200 square feet, ideal for both corporate
gatherings and social events.
·
Hyatt Centric Hebbal Bengaluru will
be the second Hyatt Centric hotel in Bengaluru. Located at Hebbal, a
fast-growing business hub in the city with close proximity to multiple business
parks, this lifestyle hotel will offer 152 rooms, suites and long-stay rooms.
Dynamic food and beverage offerings will include an all-day dining outlet, a
signature rooftop bar, and a lobby café and lounge. Additionally, the property
will feature approximately 10,000 square feet of event space, an outdoor
swimming pool, a spa, and a well-equipped fitness center.
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Credit: © Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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