Hospitality group Hilton announced the signing of two new hotels in partnership with GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). Located at GMR Aerocity in New Delhi, the two properties will be the first properties to bear the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels and Resorts brands in the National Capital Region of India. The group has four other hotel properties in the region, under different brands.
The first property to be developed is the 150-key Waldorf Astoria. The hotel will feature signature dining experiences, large event spaces and indulgent wellness amenities. Also making its debut is the 350-room Hilton at GMR Aerocity, catering to business and leisure travellers.
“The signing of a Waldorf Astoria and Hilton in Delhi Aerocity with our partners at GMR-led DIAL underscores Hilton’s long-term commitment to India,” said Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton. “This signing marks a significant step forward in Hilton’s growth trajectory in the region and reinforces our role in shaping the future of the Indian hospitality market.”
“Partnering with Hilton to bring Waldorf Astoria and Hilton to GMR Aerocity reflects our continued commitment to bringing world-class global brands to Aerocity,” adds Kiran Kumar Grandhi, corporate chairman of GMR Group. “Hilton’s global standards align well with our ambition to build GMR Aerocity as a strategic destination.”
The signing of the two properties forms part of Hilton’s continued efforts to expand their Asia Pacific luxury portfolio to 150 hotels over the next few years. Hilton plans to expand the Waldorf Astoria brand to Jaipur, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xi’an and Hanoi.
