Unfazed by the slowdown, Marriott International is betting big on the country. It is looking to grow its India footprint by adding 50 hotels that will provide 15,000 more rooms over the next five years.
Currently, the company operates 120 hotels in India under various brands.
The hotels in the pipeline will include a range of Marriott brand portfolios such as JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Sheraton, company officials said here on Tuesday. “India represents deep opportunities both for inbound and outbound travel. The country has been a great growth story for us and the second biggest market for Marriott