Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to scale its portfolio to 50 hotels by 2030. The structured expansion will strengthen its presence across India’s high-growth pilgrimage, leisure, wildlife and business travel markets.
Design-led brands rooted in local heritage
With a portfolio comprising Ocho Homes, Hanric, Treetop and Stamps, the group develops design-led boutique properties that celebrate local heritage while delivering world-class comfort and service. Operating across India, the UK and East Africa, Eight Continents is focused on creating meaningful, experience-led stays for the modern traveller.
Focus on pilgrimage, leisure and business destinations
The expansion will span key spiritual centres including Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Shirdi and Ujjain. It will also target leisure and wildlife destinations such as Udaipur, Gir, Corbett, Varkala and Jaisalmer. Major commercial markets, including Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, are also a part of the plan, along with select high-potential tier-two cities.
Growth driven by domestic travel fundamentals
The growth strategy is anchored in strong domestic travel fundamentals. Pilgrimage tourism has witnessed a 19% rise in bookings, and tier-two cities are emerging as structurally important demand centres supported by sustained infrastructure investments, improved connectivity and the decentralisation of business activity.
Phased expansion strategy through 2030
Eight Continents’ expansion will be executed through a clearly sequenced, phased market-entry strategy aligned with demand maturity, return potential and brand fit.
• By 2028, the group will consolidate its presence across structurally strong pilgrimage markets with approximately 10 hotels.
• By 2029, it will deepen its footprint in leisure and nature-led destinations with another 10 properties, diversifying its revenue base and aligning with India’s shift towards experiential travel.
• By 2030, the portfolio will scale up to 50 hotels through targeted entry into major metropolitan and business hubs.
Managing Director on disciplined, emotion-led growth
Speaking on this, Richa Adhia, Managing Director, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, said, “Our focus remains on building a balanced, resilient platform that combines emotion-led luxury with disciplined growth. Each phase of our expansion is designed to strengthen Eight Continents’ positioning as a credible, future-ready national hospitality brand.”
