Shilton Hospitality Celebrates 20 Years of Purposeful Growth and Announces Strategic Expansion Across South India

Shilton Hospitality, a homegrown multi-brand hospitality group headquartered in Bengaluru, announces its 20th-anniversary milestone as it outlines a strategic expansion plan featuring new resort and club properties across South India.

20 Years of Purposeful Growth
- Founded in Bengaluru, Shilton Hospitality has grown from a single business hotel into a multi-brand hospitality group.
- Over two decades, the company has built a diverse portfolio spanning:
- Business hotels (Shilton Hotels)
- Experiential resorts (Fireflies)
- Casual dining & bars (Watson’s, Watson’s Cantina, Starlight)
- Event catering (22 Catering)
- Music festivals (Echoes of Earth, as founding partners)
- Serviced corporate residences.

Expansion Across South India
- New developments planned in Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Goa, and Bengaluru.
- Upcoming launches include:
- Fireflies Chikmagaluru (2026)
- Sinclair Club Yelahanka (2026).
- Current footprint includes Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kabini, with expansion aimed at deepening presence in leisure destinations.

Recognition
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for Best Workplace & HR Practices at the 5th Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2025.
- Recognition highlights Shilton’s people-first culture, inclusive workplace, and robust HR systems.

Operational Excellence
- Built on strong frameworks:
- ICE framework for risk management.
- Intensive staff training and leadership development.
- Fail-safe systems to ensure consistent guest experiences.

Leadership Perspective
- Anil Nagpal, Director, emphasized that the journey from a single hotel to a multi-brand ecosystem reflects Shilton’s commitment to service, culture, and consistency.
- Future focus includes wellness resorts and sports/recreation club formats, ensuring each property feels distinctly local yet unmistakably Shilton.

Why It Matters
Shilton Hospitality is positioning itself for a transformative decade ahead, blending local culture, sustainability, and operational excellence with ambitious expansion across South India.