The global hospitality chain operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development, reflecting a strong pipeline towards medium-term visibility. On the demand environment, Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer, South Asia, of the company pointed to a mixed impact from the ongoing West Asia crisis, particularly across key urban markets in the country.The global hospitality chain operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development, reflecting a strong pipeline towards medium-term visibility. On the demand environment, Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer, South Asia, of the company pointed to a mixed impact from the ongoing West Asia crisis, particularly across key urban markets in the country.