Marriott's India pipeline tops 300 hotels, set to become third-largest market

Marriott says domestic travel offset West Asia war's hit to inbound traffic, lifting RevPAR to double-digit growth. With 220 operating hotels and 300+ in pipeline, India will overtake Mexico as its third-largest market behind US (6,000) and China (700). Opened 10,000th global property in Ranthambore.

— Filed Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 06:27 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

Marriott says West Asia war hit India inbound traffic, but strong domestic travel revived RevPAR to double-digit growth. India to become its third-largest market with 300+ hotels, overtaking Mexico; opened 10,000th global property in Ranthambore.

Why this matters

Reinforces Marriott's India trajectory after crossing $1.3B in business and announcing plans to double footprint to 440+ hotels in 5 years with 99 signings leading APEC in 2025.

Retail-company signals steady at 2,711 over 90 days.