Marriott International has announced the establishment of its first global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, India, marking a significant expansion of its technology team. The new Marriott Tech Accelerator aims to harness Hyderabad’s wealth of tech talent to bolster the company’s tech infrastructure, engineering capacity, next-gen solutions, and security capabilities across its operations in 141 countries and territories.
“We chose Hyderabad for the Marriott Tech Accelerator because it boasts world-class talent and a strong reputation as a leading IT hub,” said Drew Pinto, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue & Technology Officer at Marriott International. “We’re excited to collaborate closely with the Telangana government and expand our top-tier technology workforce here.”
Shri Duddila Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s Minister of Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, and Industries, expressed pride in the state’s emergence as a global tech leader, noting the presence of over 200 GCCs driving business transformation. “With a talent pool of over one million GCC-ready tech professionals, including 350,000 AI and chip designers, Telangana is becoming a global hub for AI, Data Science, and IIoT,” he stated. “We are grateful to Marriott International for selecting our state for their tech centre, which further solidifies our position as a technology leader.”
This new initiative builds upon Marriott’s 25-year history in India, which began with the opening of the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa in 1999. The company recently celebrated its 150th hotel in India, the Marriott Katra Resort and Spa, and plans to significantly expand its footprint in the country. As of October 2024, Marriott operates around 29,000 rooms across 17 brands in India, with plans to increase that number to over 42,000 rooms in the coming years.
“We take immense pride in our 25 years of operations in India,” said Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International. “As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to growth in the region, with over 80 properties currently in the development pipeline.”
The Marriott Tech Accelerator is set to open its doors in early 2025, supported by ANSR, a leader in establishing and operating GCCs for global enterprises. With this new venture, Marriott aims to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance its services, ultimately delivering an even better experience for guests worldwide.
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