ITC Hotels Marks 50th Welcomhotel Milestone, Expands Portfolio to 5,500+ Keys
ITC Hotels accelerates Welcomhotel’s growth with new partnerships, expanding its footprint across India’s key spiritual, cultural, and business destinations.
By SOH Edit Team
ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of its 50th Welcomhotel property in India. Strengthening this achievement, the brand has added two new destinations—Shirdi in Maharashtra and Bhubaneswar in Odisha—further reinforcing its growing national presence. Upcoming openings in Gangtok, Bhopal, and Gwalior signal continued momentum for the brand.
Pan-India Expansion
ITCHL has entered into definitive agreements with M/s Sandy Resort Private Limited to operate a 73-room hotel in Shirdi. This collaboration extends to a second property—an 84-room hotel in Bhubaneswar—both to be branded under Welcomhotel.
With these additions, the Welcomhotel portfolio now stands at 51 hotels, comprising over 5,500 keys, including 30 operational properties and 21 in the pipeline.
Over the past 12 months, Welcomhotel has significantly expanded its footprint across 16 locations, spanning spiritual hubs, leisure destinations, and emerging business centers. These include Ayodhya, Sarnath, Vrindavan, Bodh Gaya, Jaipur, Mysuru, Rajkot, Nellore, Mohali, Dehradun, and more—reflecting a balanced growth strategy across diverse geographies.
Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited.
Leadership Perspectives
Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited, highlighted the significance of the milestone: “Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels has witnessed an impressive growth trajectory, expanding steadily across business and leisure destinations—from hills to plains to coastal regions. We look forward to continuing this journey in Shirdi and Bhubaneswar, delivering immersive and enriching guest experiences.”
Sanjeev Kumar Patra, Managing Director, Sandy Resorts Private Limited, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with ITC Hotels Limited for our two properties. As a second-generation hotelier, both Shirdi and Bhubaneswar hold special significance for our family. It is a privilege to bring the Welcomhotel brand to Shirdi, and we remain committed to repositioning and launching our Bhubaneswar hotel with a shared vision of excellence.”
With a strong pipeline and strategic alliances, Welcomhotel continues to strengthen its position as a preferred brand across India’s evolving hospitality landscape, blending heritage, comfort, and contemporary experiences.
