India Needs 210,000 More Hotel Rooms by 2035
A CBRE report indicates India requires up to 210,000 additional hotel rooms by 2035 to meet surging domestic and business travel demand across all tiers. Despite strong RevPAR growth and $905 million in recent investments, branded supply remains well below developed market averages.
Key Takeaways
- 1India needs 210,000 new hotel rooms by 2035, led by demand in upscale (43,000) and midscale (42,000) segments.
- 2Major metros hold 35% of branded supply but generate 50% of revenue, with average occupancies hovering near 70%.
- 3Institutional investors poured $905 million into Indian hospitality between 2024 and mid-2026, backing platform and portfolio deals.
Source: asianhospitality.com
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