hospitality franchise

The opening also takes Marriott’s portfolio to 220 hotels in India and 235 properties across South Asia.

The development is expected to be Dibrugarh’s first internationally branded hotel and will also be NILE Hospitality’s first Marriott-branded project in the region.

The company’s entry comes amid growing demand in India’s travel and hospitality sector, supported by changing consumer preferences and increasing interest in experience-led and design-focused stays.

Hotel owners are opting for franchise partnerships to benefit from brand recognition, global distribution systems, and operational expertise while retaining ownership

The project will be developed on land owned by Alfavision Overseas, along with land held by certain promoter group entities, covering a total area of about 220 acres.

The expansion increases the company’s footprint in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, supported by growing demand from leisure travel, weddings, MICE and spiritual tourism.

The property has been launched in partnership with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and marks the first Wyndham hotel in the state of Bihar.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts launches Rajpath Beacon Hotel Belagavi in Karnataka, featuring 35 rooms.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts signs The Fern Residency Thekkady, Series by Marriott, a 50-room hotel in Kerala’s Idukki district.

Marriott Hotels opens Aravali Marriott Resort & Spa in Delhi NCR, a 158-key luxury resort featuring villas, dining venues, spa facilities, and expansive event spaces near the Aravali hills.