Royal Orchid Hotels has announces plans to add at least 50 new hotels across India over the next 12 to 18 months, reinforcing its confidence in the country’s rapidly growing domestic tourism and hospitality sector.
The expansion forms part of the company’s long-term growth strategy aimed at strengthening its presence across key metropolitan cities, emerging leisure destinations, pilgrimage centres, and Tier-II and Tier-III markets. The hotel group currently operates 120 properties across more than 65 locations and plans to increase its room inventory from approximately 8,000 rooms to 11,000 rooms by the end of 2027.
According to the company, rising domestic travel demand, increasing consumer spending on experiences, and sustained growth in religious tourism, business travel, and large-scale events are creating significant opportunities for expansion. The company also believes that recent geopolitical uncertainties and higher international travel costs have encouraged more Indian travellers to explore destinations within the country.
Royal Orchid Hotels will continue to follow its asset-light growth model through management contracts and franchise agreements, enabling faster expansion while maintaining operational efficiency. While the group has a presence in select international markets such as Nepal and Sri Lanka, its immediate focus remains firmly on capitalising on the strong momentum in the Indian hospitality market.
The announcement comes at a time when India’s hospitality industry is witnessing robust growth, supported by improving infrastructure, rising disposable incomes, expanding air connectivity, and increasing demand for both leisure and business travel. Industry forecasts indicate continued growth in hotel demand and supply over the coming years, positioning India as one of the world’s most promising hospitality markets.
