Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion across India and the surrounding region, announcing today a new strategic alliance with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts that will not only introduce its La Quinta® by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels® brands to the country but is expected to add more than 60 hotels across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal over the next 10 years.
The partnership with Cygnett, an Indian hospitality group with a growing portfolio, is the latest in a series of purposeful development deals by Wyndham to meet India’s surging travel demand. With domestic travel spending hitting USD 186 billion last year alone and leisure travel spending expected to grow 12% annually, Wyndham continues to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market, fueled by rising infrastructure investment, middle-class aspirations, and accelerated outbound and domestic tourism.
This partnership is the next chapter in Wyndham’s Eurasia growth story, with India as a key strategic market that we’ve grown alongside for decades. Cygnett shares our commitment to sustainable, long-term growth, while meeting the rising demand from travellers seeking experiences that blend comfort, authenticity, and excellence. We’re introducing elevated stays across the full spectrum from stylish, quality hotels to distinctive luxury escapes, bringing Wyndham’s world-class brands to even more sought-after destinations across the region. Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Introducing La Quinta By Wyndham
As part of the deal, Wyndham and Cygnett have signed an exclusive 10-year development agreement to introduce and grow the La Quinta by Wyndham brand across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, with plans to open over 50 hotels. This will include a mix of new builds and conversions with the first locations expected to open by the end of 2026. La Quinta hotels are known for their friendly vibe, modern amenities and great value. With more than 900 locations globally, the brand is a go-to option for both business and leisure guests in the upper midscale segment.
Boutique Luxury with Registry Collection Hotels
In parallel, Wyndham and Cygnett will also introduce Registry Collection Hotels in India through a non-exclusive 10-year development agreement for 10 hotels. Hotels will be co-branded under Anamore, Cygnett’s newly launched, luxury 5-star brand, with the first hotel expected to open as early as 2026. With more than 30 locations globally, Registry Collection Hotels are unique boutique and luxury hotels, handpicked to deliver incredible experiences in spectacular destinations around the world.
Teaming up with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts gives us the scale, global recognition, and brand strength to expand rapidly and deliver outstanding value to our owners and guests. We are proud to help grow La Quinta and Registry Collection Hotels, two global brands that perfectly complement our portfolio and align with the rising demand in the region for high-quality hotel and guest experiences. Our extensive regional network and commitment to brand integrity uniquely position us to drive the successful roll-out of these brands across South Asia. Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Managing Director, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham’s growth in Eurasia is powered by Wyndham Advantage; a combination of world-class marketing, distribution and other resources designed to put owners on the path to success. Inclusive of nearly $350 million in innovative technology investments since 2018, owners have access to best-in-class technology from industry-leading providers, including next-gen property management systems, as well as a growing member base of over 115 million enrolled Wyndham Rewards members globally.
Wyndham currently has a portfolio of more than 70 hotels across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, including globally recognized names like Ramada® by Wyndham, Howard Johnson® by Wyndham and Wyndham Garden®, among others.
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About Cygnett Hotels & Resorts
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts is one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality companies, designed for the modern traveller and the evolving world of global hospitality. With a tech-enabled, guest-first approach, Cygnett blends contemporary design, operational excellence, Cygnetture experience and sustainable practices to deliver exceptional experiences across the upscale and midscale segments. Since launching its first hotel in 2014, the brand has built a robust portfolio of operational and project hotels adding 45 hotels and 3,671 keys across India. With an ambitious growth strategy, Cygnett aims to add over 1,000 keys annually, targeting a milestone of 100+ hotels and 9,000+ keys by 2030. Beyond scale, the company is committed to redefining value-driven hospitality through consistent service, prime locations, elevated dining, and future-ready infrastructure. With the forthcoming launch of its luxury brand, Anamore Select, Cygnett is poised to lead the next chapter of Indian hospitality, setting new benchmarks for experience, innovation, and brand trust. https://www.cygnetthotels.com/
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of nearly 885,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 110 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit wyndhamhotels.com.
About Wyndham Rewards
Named the number one hotel rewards program by readers of USA TODAY, Wyndham Rewards® is the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.
Designed for the everyday traveller, members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and may redeem points for a wide range of rewards, including free nights at any of the approximately 9,100 hotels or tens of thousands of vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally through affiliation with Wyndham Destinations and others. Wyndham Rewards has over 103 million enrolled members globally. Join for free today at www.wyndhamrewards.com. You’ve earned this. ®
