Hilton has signed agreements for two Hilton Garden Inn properties in South Korea and India, reinforcing its expansion across key growth markets in Asia. The new hotels in Busan Gijang and Hyderabad Kompally are both expected to open in 2028 and will form part of mixed-use developments in their respective locations.
In South Korea, Hilton has entered into a franchise agreement with MS&C Co. for Hilton Garden Inn Busan Gijang. The 111-room property will be located in Gijang, a coastal district in Busan that has seen increasing demand driven by tourism, wellness and medical travel. Facilities will include an all-day dining restaurant, café and lounge, fitness centre, swimming pool, spa and sauna. The hotel will also offer access to nearby attractions such as Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Lotte World Adventure Busan and Shinsegae Busan Premium Outlets.
In India, Hilton has signed Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad Kompally with Fairmount and Friends, part of the Fairmount Group. The 96-room hotel will be Hilton’s first Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad and its third property in the city. Located within a mixed-use development, it will be positioned near commercial and retail hubs, with connectivity to key business districts via the Outer Ring Road. The property will feature an all-day dining restaurant with bar and more than 929m² of meeting and event space.
Both signings reflect Hilton’s continued focus on expanding its focused-service portfolio in markets supported by strong business and leisure demand. Busan Gijang is emerging as a destination for long-stay and wellness-led travel, while Hyderabad continues to grow as a centre for business, IT and life sciences, contributing significantly to new Global Capability Centre developments in India.
Clarence Tan, senior vice president, development, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said that the Busan signing reflects the strength of South Korea as a growth market for the group, while the Hyderabad project highlights the role of focused-service brands in supporting Hilton’s wider expansion across India.
