Marriott Expands to 100 Indian Cities Amid Inbound Slump
Marriott plans to expand across 100 cities in India despite a 9.4% drop in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025. CEO Anthony Capuano urged stronger public-private marketing partnerships, noting that domestic travelers currently drive 70% of the chain's demand in the country.
Key Takeaways
- 1Marriott is expanding into 100 cities across India to capture growing travel demand
- 2Domestic travelers currently account for roughly 70% of Marriott's business in India
- 3India's foreign tourist arrivals fell 9.4% in 2025 to 9 million, representing 1.4% of global arrivals
Source: Skift
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