The exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP aims to open 40 hotels by 2031, driven by increasing inbound and domestic tourism.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive development agreement with Nile Hospitality LLP to bring the Microtel by Wyndham brand to India, making it the eighth Wyndham brand to debut in India. This strategic partnership will enable Wyndham to leverage the region’s leading third-party developers and operators to bring its award-winning brands to India.
Leveraging Wyndham’s global presence and Nile’s pan-India expertise, the company plans to open 40 Microtel hotels by 2031 as part of an ambitious and robust growth strategy, all of which will be Wyndham-owned hotels. The company plans to become a direct franchisee of the company. The deal underscores the company’s commitment to expand in one of the world’s most dynamically growing hospitality markets, with the company currently opening 60 hotels across India and opening over the next 18 months. is expected to grow by at least 25%.
A pioneer in efficiency, Microtel by Wyndham is known for its modern design, exceptional service and value-driven guest experience, making it one of the most trusted names in the economy hotel segment. Wyndham’s deal with Nile will see the brand roll out across key Tier II, III and IV cities in line with India’s infrastructure development cycle, with the first hotels expected to open in 2025. Each hotel has a minimum of 50 keys and features meeting and social spaces. , gyms and other facilities based on local needs.
“We continue to see great opportunities in India, which is why we are focusing our strategic efforts on bringing more of our diverse brands to India. We are an ideal example of a brand that can, and our continued collaboration with trusted partners like Nile Hospitality allows us to scale quickly to meet growing demand.”
– Dimitris Manikis, President, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
“Wyndham is a proven partner of Nile, and this is just the latest chapter in our overall growth story as we aim to jointly capitalize on India’s rapidly expanding economic lodging segment. This will enable us to further leverage the scale and resources of the world’s largest hotel franchisor while driving development in our robust domestic market, making it an ideal combination to grow together. It reflects our shared ambition to build.”
– Vikram Singh Chauhan, Founder and CEO, NILE Hospitality LLP
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