Why India Is UHM's Biggest Growth Story | Hotel Expansion India | FHS 2026 | Klaus Assmann
Exclusive interview with Klaus Assmann, CEO of Mid East, India & Southeast Asia at United Hospitality Management, at FHS 2026. Key Highlights: 1. Klaus Assmann notes Dubai remains a strong gathering place for hotel executives despite the region's ongoing crisis, with positive energy expected across the summit's 2.5 days. 2. United Hospitality Management (UHM) is targeting 100 managed units globally by 2030, not limited to the Middle East, with growth planned across Europe, North Africa, Central Africa, and South Africa. 3. UHM will soon announce new deals in Kuwait and hopes for additional Dubai portfolio growth. 4. India stands out as UHM's major growth driver, following its strategic entry earlier this year and the opening of a full-fledged regional office in Gurgaon to manage operations nationally. 5. UHM has recently signed several new properties with IHG Hotels & Resorts, reinforcing its model of partnering with major international brands, the brand provides the flag while UHM operates on their behalf, a strategy it has run successfully for over 40 years. 6. UHM stands apart from typical third-party operators by owning its own hotel brand (Hütel), launching 10 new F&B brands, and operating spa and wellness brands, positioning itself as a one-stop partner for hotel owners. 7. Klaus highlights UHM's pioneer status in branded residences, dating back to 1991 in Portugal, giving the company decades of expertise in governance and structuring. 8. UHM is positioning itself as the go-to branded residences expert for owners across the GCC region, building on its long legacy in large-scale luxury assets. About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [United Hospitality Management, UHM hotels, AHFS 2026, branded residences, India hotel expansion, third-party hotel operator, United Hospitality Management global expansion 2030, UHM India expansion IHG hotel signings, UHM branded residences GCC expertise, third party hotel operator brand partnership model, 100 hotels by 2030 global hospitality growth, UHM MENA Europe Africa hotel portfolio] #UnitedHospitalityManagement #BrandedResidences #IndiaHospitality #DubaiHospitality #GCCHospitality #HotelExpansion #TravelAndTourWorld