Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion in India and the wider region, announcing a new strategic alliance with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, which will not only bring the La Quinta® by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels® brands to the country, but is expected to add more than 60 hotels in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal over the next 10 years.
The partnership with Cygnett, an Indian hotel group with a growing portfolio, is the latest in a series of targeted growth agreements by Wyndham, aimed at meeting the growing travel demand in India. With domestic travel spending reaching 186 billion, with leisure travel spending estimated to grow by 12% annually, Wyndham is responding to the needs of a rapidly evolving market, fueled by infrastructure investment, rising middle-class expectations, and increased tourism, both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “This partnership is the next chapter in Wyndham’s growth trajectory in Eurasia, with India a strategic market where we have been growing for decades. Cygnett shares our commitment to sustainable, long-term growth, responding to the growing demand from travelers seeking experiences that combine comfort, authenticity, and quality. We are introducing upgraded stays, ranging from elegant, quality hotels to luxurious boutique getaways, bringing Wyndham’s global brands to even more popular destinations in the region.”
The entry of the La Quinta By Wyndham brand
As part of the agreement, Wyndham and Cygnett have signed an exclusive ten-year development agreement to introduce and expand the La Quinta by Wyndham brand in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, with a goal of creating more than 50 hotels. The plan includes both new construction and conversions of existing units, with the first hotels expected by the end of 2026. La Quinta hotels are renowned for their friendly atmosphere, modern amenities, and excellent value for money. With more than 900 locations worldwide, the brand is a favorite choice for business and leisure travelers in the upper-middle market.
Boutique luxury with Registry Collection Hotels
At the same time, Wyndham and Cygnett will introduce registry collection hotels in India through a non -exclusive ten -year development agreement for 10 hotels. The hotels will be dual-named, as they will be combined with Anamore, the new luxury, five-star name of Cygnett, with the first hotel expected in 2026. With more than 30 locations internationally, Registry Collection Hotels are unique boutique and luxurious hotels, selected carefully to provide unique experiences around the world.
Mr. Sarbendra Sarkar, founder and CEO of Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, said: “Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers us the scale, international recognition, and power of brands to expand quickly and offer high value to our owners and visitors. We are proud to contribute to the development of La Quinta and Registry Collection Hotels, two world brands that ideally complement our portfolio and align with the ever-increasing demand in the area for high-quality hotel experiences. Our extensive regional network and our commitment to the integrity of brands give us a special advantage in the successful development of these brands in South Asia. “
Wyndham’s development in Eurasia is supported by Wyndham Advantage, a combination of world marketing, distribution, and other resources that help owners to follow the journey to success. Including nearly $ 350 million in innovative technology investments since 2018, owners have access to leading technology, such as next-generation hotel management systems, as well as an ever-increasing base for members, with over 115 million registered members of Wyndham Rewards worldwide.
Wyndham today has a portfolio with more than 70 hotels in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, including brands such as Ramada® by Wyndham, Howard Johnson® by Wyndham, and Wyndham Garden®, among others.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchising company in the world, with about 9,300 hotels of 907,000 rooms in more than 95 countries on 6 continents. The company manages a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Dolce®, Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, Americann®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. The award-winning Wyndham Rewards® reward program offers over 115 million registered members the opportunity to redeem points in thousands of hotels, resorts, holiday clubs, and holiday homes worldwide.
About Cygnett Hotels & Resorts:
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts is one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in India, designed for the modern traveler and the changing global tourism reality. With a priority approach to the visitor and utilizing technology, Cygnett combines modern design, business excellence, a unique “cygnetture” experience, and sustainable practices, offering excellent experiences in the middle and upper class sectors. From the opening of its first hotel in 2014, the company has created a powerful portfolio with 45 hotels and 3,671 rooms across India
With an ambitious growth plan, Cygnett aims to add more than 1,000 rooms a year, reaching 100 hotels and more than 9,000 rooms by 2030. In addition to size, the company is committed to redefining hospitality based on value, offering consistent service, privileged locations. With the forthcoming release of the luxury name Anamore Select, Cygnett is preparing to lead the next chapter of Indian hospitality, setting new standards in experience, innovation, and reliability of a brand.
