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Carlson to add 50 properties in India

CHENNAI: Carlson Hotels has announced its plans to add more than 50 properties, or over 6,000 rooms, to its India portfolio by 2011. The rooms will be spread across four Carlson brands — Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns and Suites By Carlson.

The India expansion is part of the group’s strategy to double its regional presence in Asia Pacific over the next four years, says a company release.

This year alone, Carlson Hotels Worldwide has ambitious plans to open several hotels in major gateway cities in India including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Kolkata and Bangalore.

According to K. B. Kachru, Executive Vice President (South-Asia), Carlson Hotels Worldwide, “Carlson is currently the largest international hotel operator in India. We are looking to leverage on this leadership position by growing our managed properties portfolio in the long-term through strategic partnerships.”

India is the first regional market where Carlson launched its Park Inn brand.

There are currently two Park Inn properties in operation, with another five Park Inn properties under development.

The group also plans to bring its luxury Regent brand to the country over the next two years.

There are currently nine Regent hotels under development worldwide, of which five are in the Asia Pacific region.

The focus will be to continue to grow in key gateway cities and major resort locations in the region that align with the strategic plans of the brand.

Overall, Carlson Hotels Worldwide has about 12,000 rooms under development across the region, including India.

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