Radisson opens India's first stadium hotel in Nathdwara, eyes 500 hotels by 2030

Radisson Hotel Group is launching India's first stadium hotel — the 234-room Radisson Blu Miraj Stadium Hotel in Nathdwara — and scouting a second in Dharamshala. The chain plans to scale from 228 hotels today to 500 by 2030, with 95% of growth via Radisson/Blu and 50% in Tier-II cities.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 22:33 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 22:52 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Radisson Hotel Group · Radisson is opening India's first stadium hotel in Nathdwara with 234 rooms and exploring a second in Dharamshala, part of a 2030 plan to

Key facts

  • 234 rooms
  • 500 hotels by 2030
  • 142 operational
  • 84 in pipeline
  • 228 hotels currently
  • 157-160 hotels in 2026
  • 19,000-19,500 rooms
  • 86 destinations
  • 114 destinations in 12-16 months
  • 50% Tier-II business
  • 95% expansion via Radisson/Blu

Why this matters

Stadium-anchored and pilgrimage-town hotels open a niche category play; scout JV or management contracts with sports venues, religious trusts, and Tier-II developers before competitors copy the format.

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