Lalchand Group will develop two Radisson-branded properties in Odisha — a 115-key Radisson Hotel in Bhubaneswar and a 105-key Radisson Resort in Kataka — adding 220 rooms to the region’s hospitality inventory, Radisson Hotel Group announced this week, as India’s branded hotel expansion continues into tier-2 cities.
The deal marks Lalchand Group’s entry into Kataka with the city’s first branded resort and strengthens its existing presence in Bhubaneswar. Both properties will cater to business, leisure, MICE, social and cultural travel demand, according to Radisson Hotel Group. The Bhubaneswar hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, bar, tea lounge, swimming pool, spa, fitness centre and more than 1,200 square metres of meeting and event space across two ballrooms. The Kataka resort will feature similar dining and wellness amenities alongside 1,068 square metres of event space.
Why Are Global Hotel Brands Expanding Into Odisha?
Bhubaneswar functions as a commercial and institutional hub supported by government offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and industrial activity, while Kataka draws cultural and religious travellers through landmarks such as Barabati Fort and Kataka Chandi Temple, and events like Bali Yatra and Durga Puja. “Bhubaneswar and Kataka offer different demand markets, with Bhubaneswar serving commercial demand and Kataka serving leisure, cultural and social demand,” said Davashish Srivastava, RHG vice president of development for South Asia. With six hotels now planned across Puri, Bhubaneswar, Kataka and Gopalpur, Radisson is signalling a sustained bet on Eastern India’s tier-2 hospitality demand rather than concentrating solely on metro markets.
What Does This Mean for India’s Hospitality Investment Landscape?
The Odisha signings reflect a broader pattern in India’s hotel sector, where global chains are increasingly targeting state capitals and religious-cultural centres beyond the traditional metro circuit, betting on domestic tourism, MICE demand and improving connectivity. For regional developers like Lalchand Group, branded partnerships with international chains such as Radisson offer faster market recognition and access to global booking and loyalty networks compared to independent operation.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
Ajit Hans, director at Lalchand Group, said the two properties will combine contemporary hospitality with designed spaces for business, leisure and social occasions. The announcement follows Radisson Hotel Group’s recent openings of Radisson Resort & Spa Sasan Gir and Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Rajkot in Gujarat, reinforcing the chain’s aggressive tier-2 and tier-3 city expansion strategy across India through 2026.
What Happens Next?
Both the Radisson Hotel Bhubaneswar and Radisson Resort Kataka are in development, with Lalchand Group and Radisson Hotel Group expected to announce construction timelines and opening dates as the projects progress. Industry watchers will track whether the properties’ MICE and event-space capacity helps position Bhubaneswar and Kataka as secondary business-travel hubs within Eastern India.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms will the two new Odisha hotels add?
The Radisson Hotel Bhubaneswar (115 keys) and Radisson Resort Kataka (105 keys) will together add 220 rooms to Odisha’s hospitality inventory.
Who is developing the new Radisson properties in Odisha?
Lalchand Group is developing both properties in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group.
What travel segments will the new hotels target?
The properties will target business, leisure, MICE, social and cultural travel demand across Bhubaneswar and Kataka.
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