MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL AND SAMHI HOTELS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC EXPANSION, SIGN AGREEMENT TO OPEN THREE MORE PROPERTIES IN INDIA
Hyderabad: Marriott International, Inc and SAMHI Hotels Limited announced a multi-deal agreement to develop three new properties comprising more than 568 rooms across India. The projects with SAMHI Hotels, one of India’s leading hotel ownership and asset management companies comprise of the W Hyderabad Hitec City, Bengaluru Whitefield, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and The Westin Bengaluru Whitefield. Poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travelers and residents, these hotels are anticipated to open over 2026 – 2028, elevating the two companies’ joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country.
“With 153 operating properties in India, we are focused on strengthening our presence in the country and are optimistic that this will position us well to meet the strong demand for both leisure and business travel, said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “We are confident that the depth and breadth of our brand portfolio and the power of our global platform to drive results will maximize the potential of these projects. Today’s signed agreement underscores our long-standing relationship with SAMHI Hotels, reinforcing our shared vision to drive substantial growth while bringing these transformative projects to life.”
“We are very excited about expanding our relationship with Marriott with the signing of these three hotels. The W Hyderabad Hitec City, Bengaluru Whitefield, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and The Westin Bengaluru Whitefield will significantly strengthen SAMHI’s partnership with Marriott. We are collaborating with Marriott to bring these exciting new products and iconic brands into prime locations in Hyderabad and Bengaluru – two cities which truly reflect the spirit of modern India,” said Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SAMHI Hotels Ltd.