Marriott International plans to ramp up its India expansion, aiming to operate 500 hotels by 2030 as it deepens its presence in both luxury and mid-scale segments.

Currently, the hospitality major manages 159 hotels in India, with another 137 signed, making it one of Marriott’s fastest-growing markets in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). Marriott clocked Rs 10,000 crore in gross revenue from India in 2024, up from Rs 8,000 crore in 2023. In India, both mid-scale and luxury segments are seeing strong momentum, supported by infrastructure growth such as new airports and roads. Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer for APECGovil said, “India has been pretty resilient… corporate travel and weddings remain strong.”

The company is also expanding into tier II and III cities with its India-first “Series by Marriott” brand. Marriott targets 50,000 rooms in India within five years, aligned with the country’s expanding branded hotel supply.