More than 10 million foreign tourists arrived in India in 2017 compared to almost 9 million in 2016, registering a growth of 15.6%. Encouraged by this rise in the number of international business travelers and domestic tourists, Hilton India, a subsidiary of the McLean VA-based Hilton Hotels and Resorts, plans to manage 16 additional hotels in the next three to four years.
“There is growth in both domestic and inbound as far as businesses and leisure are concerned. Indian companies are doing a lot of expansion and there is also a lot of international leisure travel that is coming. Global Fortune 500 companies are growing and expanding their business in India” Navjit Ahluwalia, country head – India, said.
Currently, Hilton India operates five brands in the country – Conrad, Hilton, Double Tree, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton. Globally, the company has 14 brands.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
