Hilton ties up with Royal Orchid Hotels

New Delhi, April 2026: Hilton has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, to open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India.

The partnership will accelerate Hilton's' upper midscale 'expansion in India; growing domestic tourism and demand from an expanding middle class, creating strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. Franchised hotels are primarily developed in the western and southern Indian markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They join more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties that trade worldwide.

Allan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said India's economic growth, expanding middle class and rapid infrastructure development are reshaping the country's travel sector landscape. Our new strategic partnership with the Regenta Hotels Group will be key. "This will allow us to rapidly grow our franchise expansion while preserving the strength and stability of Hilton's brands." ""

Strategic tie-ups are becoming key to Hilton's expansion strategy in India. It provides strong opportunities for branded mid and upper-middle level brands like Hampton by Hilton to cater to the needs of the rapidly expanding domestic tourists in India, across emerging cities and key commercial hubs.

"Christian Charnaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Hilton, said," "India is a strategic long-term growth market for Hilton as we continue to broaden our network impact globally. This agreement demonstrates the global strength of the Hampton brand. Chander Balji, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Royal Orchid Group, said, We are delighted to partner with Hilton to expand Hampton by Hilton in India. This partnership with Hilton is expected to drive significant growth in the mid-range hospitality segment in the country.