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Radisson CEO Sees India as Future Global Tourism Leader
24 Aug
Summary
- Radisson CEO believes India can become world's top tourist destination
- Calls for investments in marketing, infrastructure, and training to realize vision
- Radisson has significant presence in India, second-largest hotel chain by hotels
As of August 2025, Radisson Hotel Group CEO Federico J. Gonzalez is confident that India can become the world's number one tourist destination, offering "memories for life" to visitors. Gonzalez, who also serves on the board of Louvre Hotels Group, emphasizes the need for a clear, honest, and well-structured plan to unlock India's tourism potential.
According to Gonzalez, there is a lot of interest in India, and with decisive investments in marketing, connectivity, destinations, infrastructure, training, and sustainability, the country can attract significantly more overseas tourists. Radisson, which has a substantial presence in India, is well-positioned to play a key role in the country's hospitality sector. The company currently operates 1,520 hotels and 245,000 rooms globally, with a strong footprint in India through its own brands as well as the Sarovar chain under Louvre Hotels Group.
Gonzalez believes that to lead change and transformation, companies must build the ability to adapt, have a clear plan, secure the right teams and culture, keep the consumer in mind, and demonstrate strong leadership. He emphasizes the importance of a simple, easy-to-explain diagnosis of the challenges a company faces, which is crucial for any successful change initiative.
