MARRIOTT International has announced the signing of four additional hotels to its portfolio in India, bringing the total to 29 properties now under construction or in planning on the sub-continent.
When all are opened by the end of 2013, the company will have 40 hotels under management in the country; today, Marriott manages 11 hotels in India represented by five brands.
The four newly signed properties are:
• The 510-room luxury JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi International Airport, opening in 2012
• The 250-room upscale Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield Hotel, opening in 2011
• The 365-room Jaipur Marriott Hotel, opening in 2011 and
• The 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Hyderabad Hitec City, opening in 2013.
“We are thrilled by the robust expansion of our hotel portfolio in India,” said Ed Fuller, president and managing director of international lodging for Marriott. “India is witnessing unprecedented growth and expansion of its travel and tourism industry and we are delighted to participate in this expansion in a meaningful way. When opened, we are confident that these four distinct hotels in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Hyderabad will successfully meet the needs of foreign and domestic travellers who are seeking either a luxury or upscale hotel experience.”
The Marriott International portfolio in India is currently represented by 11 hotels in Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon and Ahmedabad.