# Hilton has signed a strategic licensing agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels to add 125 properties under Hampton by Hilton brand by 2035.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Hilton will add 125 Hampton by Hilton properties in India through a deal with Royal Orchid Hotels.
- The new hotels will be developed under a franchisee model and managed by Royal Orchid Group.
- This agreement targets upper midscale segment growth in South and West India, including Goa and Maharashtra.
- Hilton recently signed a similar franchising agreement with Nile Hospitality, with the first hotel opening in Amritsar.

**Companies:** Hilton, Royal Orchid Hotels
**Countries:** India

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