India's hospitality landscape is witnessing significant expansion as two of the country’s premier hotel chains—ITC Hotels and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)—announced major developments in Telangana and Maharashtra. ITC Hotels signed an agreement to introduce its Welcomhotel brand in Hyderabad's Shankarpally area, marking its third property in the city. Meanwhile, IHCL inaugurated the 156-key Taj Alibaug Resort & Spa, its first property in Alibaug, a favorite getaway near Mumbai.