Radisson Hotel Group Announces Kalimpong Signing in Eastern India Expansion
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Resort Kalimpong, marking its entry into Kalimpong, a hill destination in West Bengal. The signing forms part of the group’s expansion strategy focused on secondary and high-barrier markets, while strengthening its presence across Eastern India.
The development reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s continued focus on entering emerging destinations with growing tourism demand.
Kalimpong Identified as Emerging Leisure Market in Eastern Himalayas
Kalimpong, located in the Eastern Himalayas, is gaining attention as a leisure destination driven by its climate, landscape, and accessibility to regional tourism circuits. The destination is known for its colonial-era character and views of the Kangchenjunga range.
The market is witnessing increasing demand from weekend travellers and holidaymakers seeking alternatives to more established hill stations. This shift has positioned Kalimpong as a developing premium leisure destination.
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Nikhil Sharma Highlights First-Mover Strategy in Kalimpong
“Kalimpong represents a compelling opportunity as an underpenetrated leisure market with strong long-term potential. Being the first internationally branded hotel in the destination reflects our consistent first-mover strategy of entering emerging markets early and shaping their hospitality landscape with trusted global brands. It will further strengthen our footprint in Eastern India while reinforcing our commitment to bringing globally recognised hospitality brands to new tourism markets across the country,”
– Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
Radisson Resort Kalimpong to Feature 100 Rooms and Event Facilities
Radisson Resort Kalimpong will include 100 guest rooms, comprising 90 standard rooms and 10 suites. The resort is designed to offer views of the Kangchenjunga range and will integrate leisure, wellness, and business facilities.
The property will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a tea lounge. Event infrastructure will include a banquet hall, conference room, business lounge, and multiple meeting spaces, positioning the resort for corporate events, social gatherings, and weddings.
Additional facilities will include a spa, fitness centre, and an infinity swimming pool.
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Development Strategy Focuses on Premium Resort Positioning
“Radisson Resort Kalimpong affirms successful implementation of our strategy to establish Radisson Hotel Group as a leading hospitality chain in Eastern and North Eastern states of India. This resort, at an advanced stage of construction, is a strong opportunity to establish a premium branded resort in a destination with exceptional natural appeal and limited branded competition. The elevated site, combined with comprehensive MICE and wellness facilities, enables us to create a well-rounded resort product that can cater to leisure travelers, weddings, and corporate off-sites. We see strong long-term value in this market and look forward to developing a landmark property that blends international standards with the distinctive character of the Eastern Himalayas,”
– Davashish Srivastava, Senior Director, Development, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
Partnership Aims to Elevate Hospitality Offering in Kalimpong
“This partnership with Radisson Hotel Group marks an important milestone for our project in Kalimpong. The destination has long been admired for its natural beauty but has lacked a globally branded hospitality offering. By collaborating with an internationally recognised brand, we aim to create a resort that will elevate the tourism landscape of Kalimpong while offering world-class service and facilities to travellers. We are confident that Radisson Resort Kalimpong will emerge as a preferred destination for leisure stays, weddings, and corporate retreats, and we look forward to a long and successful association with the Group,”
– Rohit Gupta, Director, Gajbadan Tradewing Private Limited.
Radisson Hotel Group Expands Presence Across Emerging Destinations
The signing of Radisson Resort Kalimpong aligns with Radisson Hotel Group’s broader strategy of expanding into destinations with limited branded supply and growing demand.
The project reflects the group’s focus on combining location-led development with international hospitality standards, strengthening its position across India’s evolving tourism markets.
