Radisson’s CEO Says Partnerships — Not Acquisitions — Will Get It to 500 Hotels in India

October 13th, 2026 at 9:57 AM EDT Photo Credit: Radisson Blu Plaza Resort and Convention Centre, Karjat. Radisson Every global hotel company calls India a growth market. Radisson Hotel Group is betting that the way to win the market is to stop looking like a global company. After more than 25 years in the country, Radisson plans to double its India portfolio to 500 hotels by 2030. It does not plan to make acquisitions to get there. Instead, Federico González, CEO of Radisson Hotel Group, told Skift he is looking to partner with Indian hotel groups to join its network and loyalty program. “If there is anyone interested, let us know,” González said, making his partnership pitch. The group already has a link-up with Indian conglomerate MBD Group, and González said Radisson is particularly interested in Indian operators who want access to its technology, revenue management, and operating systems, as well as its loyalty program. Acquisitions are not part of Radisson’s strategy, González said, citing the capital required. He said the group doesn’t Peden Doma Bhutia is Asia Editor at Skift, covering aviation, hospitality, travel tech, and geopolitics, with a focus on how policy and consumer behavior are reshaping travel in the region. Based in India, she tracks the country's role in shaping global travel trends.