In his new leadership position, Mehta will be responsible for spearheading operations at this dual property.

NOVOTEL HYDERABAD Convention Centre and HICC announced the appointment of 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 the Asia Pacific. Being a proficient hospitality professional, Bandish has the expertise and valuable insights on augmenting brand standards for the company.

In his new leadership position, Mehta 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 the 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.