Novotel and ibis Chennai OMR has appointed Arokyadas Maimarulla as the Director of Operations for the dual branded hotel. With an extensive Hospitality background, & expertise in Food & Beverage department includes key positions at Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, Grand Mercure Bengaluru Koramangala, Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort & Spa. Other hotel brands include Marriott & Oberoi. Arokyadas is back to Accor, bringing in a host of skills and experience, having served as the Director of Food and Beverage at Sheraton Grand Chennai. His impressive career includes key positions at Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, Grand Mercure Bengaluru Koramangala, and Novotel Goa. Additionally, he has made significant contributions at JW Marriott Pune and Marriott Goa Resort. During his tenure Arokyadas has won accolades and to mention, Food and Beverage person of the year, at Hotelier India Award in 2021 and L’Sprit Accor’ Person of the Year in 2016 for Accor South Asia Awards. A Gin connoisseur who enjoys the tasting experience would be happy to share his insights. Part of the Marvel fandom, a cricket fanatic, and bookworm. Adding to his creative side, Arokyadas enjoys working on the aesthetics of interior and hosting events.

About Novotel & Ibis Chennai OMR

Chennai’s first combo hotel strategically located on the city’s Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) popularly known as the IT Expressway. The two hotels with a combined 342 rooms are situated in the heart of Chennai’s IT corridor and are co-located to form AccorHotels’ first joint development in the city. The globally renowned upper midscale Novotel and popular international economy ibis brands from AccorHotels offer travellers a choice across different price points and compelling value.

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