Marriott International eyes major India expansion, targets 90 cities by 2026

Marriott International eyes major India expansion, targets 90 cities by 2026


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Rajeev Menon, APEC President of Marriott International, says India is a cornerstone of the company’s global strategy. They plan to double their presence in the country by next year, expanding into 90 cities. The company sees strong potential in India’s rising middle class, secondary and tertiary cities, and growing religious and business travel. It is also leveraging AI to boost operational efficiency and expects robust demand heading into the summer travel season.



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