<h1>International hotel group to develop eight new hotels via local partner after INR 220 crore investment in 108-room five-star property</h1> An international hotel group announced plans to develop eight new hotels in a particular Indian state, expanding its local portfolio to at least 10 properties through a partnership with a regional developer that invested INR 220 crore in the newly opened five-star hotel comprising 108 rooms. The group intends to add a mid-market branded property next year, citing increased tourist flows from a recent major religious event. Legal considerations include compliance with state tourism and hospitality regulations, land and construction approvals, lease or joint-venture terms with the local partner, and applicable tax and employment obligations.