Signing strengthens Hilton’s growing presence in AP, with upcoming Hilton Garden Inn hotels planned in Tirupati & Mantralayam
Hospitality major Hilton today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Visakhapatnam Yendada World Trade Centre (WTC), in partnership with BVM Energy and Residency Private Limited, a Kapil Group company.
Expected to open in 2032, the hotel will mark Hilton’s entry into Visakhapatnam, expanding the company’s presence in Andhra Pradesh.
Visakhapatnam represents a dynamic market where business and leisure travel increasingly intersect, making Hilton Garden Inn’s offering particularly well suited to evolving traveler needs.
As per the hospitality major the hotel will form a part of the landmark WTC Visakhapatnam development in Yendada, a landmark 10-acre mixed-use development by the Kapil Group company.
The development is envisioned as a new destination for business, collaboration and connection in the city.
The hotel will bring Hilton Garden Inn’s signature Brighthearted hospitality, approachable service, thoughtful amenities and flexible spaces to one of Andhra Pradesh’s most dynamic commercial centers.
Hilton Garden Inn has been regionalized for India with expanded meeting and event space, additional food and beverage options and room service as standard.
Commenting on the signing Mr Zubin Saxena, senior vice president and regional head, South Asia, Hilton, said, “Our entry into Visakhapatnam marks a meaningful step in Hilton’s growth journey.
Andhra Pradesh is an important part of that strategy, with a growing pipeline of Hilton Garden Inn hotels across the state.
Our first hotel in Visakhapatnam strengthens our presence in one of the state’s most important commercial centres and reflects our confidence in the city’s long-term potential as a hospitality destination.”
About the Hotel
Upon completion, Hilton Garden Inn Visakhapatnam Yendada WTC will feature 360 guest rooms, along with an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, rooftop bar, fitness facilities and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel will also offer approximately 14,300 square feet of meeting and event space, including a ballroom, breakout rooms and a boardroom, well positioned to cater to conferences, corporate meetings, events and social celebrations, meeting growing MICE demand generated by the WTC and the wider business ecosystem.
Mr Clarence Tan, senior vice president, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “With 11 trading Hilton Garden Inn hotels in India, this hotel adds to a pipeline of 13 others across the country that will serve high-growth leisure and business markets as demand for travel continues to grow beyond major metropolitan centers.
Hotels in markets like Visakhapatnam give our customers more stay options in places of growing significance.”
Similarly, Mr Vaddanapu Krishnaiah, Managing Director BVM Energy and Residency Pvt Ltd. (Kapil Group), said, “With its strong hospitality expertise, international standards and focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, Hilton is an ideal partner to shape our vision to address Visakhapatnam’s growing business ecosystem while offering a high-quality hospitality experience for business and leisure travelers.”
Hilton in AP
The signing further strengthens Hilton’s upscale hospitality portfolio in India. The company currently has two pipeline projects in Andhra Pradesh, with upcoming Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Tirupati and Mantralayam.
Hilton Garden Inn hotels participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 28 world-class brands.
