Hilton bets big on India’s travel boom | Business and Finance News

Hilton’s top executives are betting big on India as the next global tourism powerhouse, forecasting it to become the third-largest lodging market in just a decade — while China slows down. Despite modest APAC growth held back by shaky Chinese consumer confidence, India and North Asia surge with double-digit gains. With 80% of regional bookings coming from Asian travelers, Hilton sees strong internal momentum. They’re eyeing religious tourism hotspots like Ayodhya and Tirupati — where local owners fund construction but invite Hilton to manage. The company plans 60 new hotels now, aiming for 400 more, shifting focus to mid-scale brands like Hampton and Spark to capture domestic travelers in smaller cities, tapping into India’s booming middle class and travel appetite. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/220ab240b5852073