Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Palm Grove Beach Hotels, a part of the K. Raheja Constructions Group, to open the first Conrad hotel in India. The launch of Conrad Pune in Maharashtra next year will mark the global contemporary luxury brand’s entry into the country.
“Conrad Hotels & Resorts has a global portfolio of more than 23 stylish properties in key cities and resort destination that offer a luxury experience that is personal, flexible, empowering and connects the global elite to the world around them. Pune is a key gateway destination and we are delighted to establish our brand’s presence in India, one of the key strategic growth markets for Hilton Worldwide, starting with this wonderful city,” said John T. A. Vanderslice, Global Head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands, Hilton Worldwide.
“The signing of this agreement reiterates our commitment to developing Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of brands in India. At present, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton have a presence in India. In launching the first Conrad hotel in India, we are delighted to have as our partner the K. Raheja Constructions Group who understands and shares our vision of the brand essence in delivering the Luxury of being yourself,” said Martin Rinck, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
Hilton Worldwide currently operates the following hotels and resorts in India – New Delhi: Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket; Gurgaon: Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square and DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon-New Delhi NCR; Mumbai: Hilton Mumbai International Airport; Chennai: Hilton Chennai; Bangalore: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore; Trivandrum: Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum; Vadodara: Hampton by Hilton Vadodara-Alkapuri; Pune: DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad; Goa: DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga and Shillim: Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa.
“We are pleased to partner with Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company, and we are very excited about opening the first Conrad hotel in the country. We believe that with its unique offering of luxury that is contemporary, stylish and innovative, the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand will set a new benchmark in the hospitality industry in the country,” said Sandeep Raheja, Managing Director, Palm Grove Beach Hotels.
