Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre Appoints New General Manager – Mr. Bandish Mehta

~Bandish Mehta appointed as the General Manager~

 Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bandish Mehta as the new General Manager. He brings with him over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Mr. Mehta has held multiple roles for over 19 years with the AccorHotels Group across Asia Pacific. Being a proficient hospitality professional, Bandish has expertise and valuable insights on augmenting brand standards for the company.

In his new leadership position, Bandish will be responsible for spearheading operations at this dual property. Through his vast knowledge and skillfulness in diverse areas of both corporate and business leisure he will be in command for accomplishing corporate objectives, developing procedures, service

standards, operational policies and overseeing the property in a comprehensive effective manner. His strong team building skills, expert approach towards business development, knowledge of international standard service procedures and a resilient background in hospitality, will provide strategic and tactical depth to the hotel.

Originally from Australia, he started his professional career in Sydney at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, where he dedicated a substantial 10 years to this property. He later moved to India to be with Novotel Hotels & Resorts, first as Director of Food & Beverage and then promoted as Director of Rooms at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Center & HICC. He then ascended into the role of Resident Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Airport.

He was one of the first future leaders to complete International Hospitality Management Program (IHMP) by AccorHotels for Asia Pacific. Being loyal to the parent brand, AccorHotels, Bandish was appointed the General Manager first at Mercure Lavasa & Lavasa International Convention Centre. In this role, he not only managed the AccorHotels brand Mercure but also successfully positioned Lavasa city as a MICE destination. Before joining Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC as General Manager, he was previously heading Mercure Lavasa, Lavasa International Convention Centre & Novotel Pune as the Area General Manager.

An Australian citizen, he graduated in 1995 from University of Western Sydney-Hawkesbury Sydney, NSW with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. Before this, he was certified from Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT) Pune, in 1990. He is passionate for the hospitality industry and enjoys the fast paced and the ever-changing environment that the industry presents each day. Mr. Mehta’s people management abilities have made him proficient in heading multicultural teams across brands. He is known for his attention to detail and impeccable sense of fairness.

Adhering to his life mantra to stay “focused on the goals and success will follow”, he has returned to Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC as the General Manager. He credits his success in life to his family and team members who have worked with him over the years.

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