ibis and ibis Styles hotels in India have announced the appointment of Arish Mehta as Portfolio Director of Revenue Management, effective December 2025. Based in New Delhi, Arish will lead the revenue management strategy across the ibis and ibis Styles portfolio in India, with a mandate to drive sustainable growth, enhance commercial performance, and strengthen collaboration across sales, operations, and digital teams.

Arish brings over 13 years of extensive experience with Accor, during which he has played a key role in shaping revenue and commercial strategies across rooms, food and beverage, and MICE segments. In his most recent role as Director of Revenue Management at a flagship Accor hotel in Mumbai, he oversaw the total revenue strategy for a 268-room property with four F&B outlets and large banquet facilities. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved a 29 percent year-on-year growth in room revenue, along with notable improvements in occupancy, average daily rate, and market share in a highly competitive premium segment.

Previously, as Cluster Revenue Manager, Arish managed revenue strategies for a portfolio of ibis hotels across major Indian cities. In this role, he consistently improved hotel performance and market rankings through disciplined pricing strategies, robust demand analysis, and effective inventory management. He also played an active role in mentoring junior revenue managers and contributing to Accor’s internal talent development initiatives.

Commenting on the appointment, Animesh Kumar, Commercial Head – ibis and ibis Styles India, said that as the ibis and ibis Styles network continues to expand across the country, strong portfolio-level revenue leadership is essential. He added that Arish’s deep understanding of the brands and markets, combined with his analytical strength and collaborative approach, makes him a valuable addition to the leadership team.

In his new role, Arish will focus on unlocking synergies across the ibis and ibis Styles brands, strengthening total revenue performance, and implementing a consistent, data-led revenue management approach across all markets.

Sharing his thoughts, Arish Mehta said he is excited to take on the portfolio role and contribute to the continued growth of ibis and ibis Styles in India. He noted that sustainable revenue performance comes from aligning data, systems, and people with a clear commercial vision, and he looks forward to building long-term impact across the portfolio in an evolving hospitality landscape.

With this appointment, ibis and ibis Styles India reaffirm their commitment to robust commercial leadership and long-term value creation across their growing hotel portfolio.

Machan Resorts has announced the appointment of Ankit Kotriwal as Head of Finance, based at the company’s Mumbai Head Office. This strategic leadership addition comes as the brand continues to strengthen its financial governance and support its long-term growth and sustainability objectives.

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Ankit brings over 15 years of extensive experience across leading global consulting and corporate organisations. His professional journey includes associations with reputed firms such as Ernst & Young and KPMG, where he built strong expertise in financial controls, audits, compliance, risk management, and strategic financial planning.

With exposure spanning India, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, Ankit has developed a deep understanding of multinational financial systems, regulatory frameworks, reporting standards, and scalable business operations. His global perspective is expected to further enhance Machan Resorts’ financial discipline and operational efficiency.

In his new role, Ankit will be responsible for driving the overall financial strategy of Machan Resorts, strengthening internal controls, optimising operational efficiencies, and supporting the organisation’s expansion and sustainability roadmap.

Commenting on the appointment, Sanat Hooja, Partner, Machan Resorts, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ankit to the leadership team. His depth of experience across global consulting firms and corporates, coupled with his strong understanding of financial systems and controls, will play a crucial role as we continue to strengthen our internal processes and support the company’s growth journey.”

Sharing his thoughts, Ankit Kotriwal said, “I am excited to join Machan Resorts at this important phase of its growth. The brand’s strong focus on sustainability and experiential hospitality resonates deeply with me. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to build robust financial frameworks that support long-term value creation.”

Known for his structured and detail-oriented approach, Ankit also values continuous learning. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, reading, writing, and programming, reflecting a balanced blend of analytical thinking and creativity. He will report directly to the Leadership Team.

Chalet Hotels Limited has announced the appointment of Ashis Chattopadhyay as Cluster Director of Finance, with responsibility for leading the finance function across eight Marriott hotels within its portfolio. In this role, he will oversee financial strategy, governance, compliance, and performance management across a large and diverse multi-property operation.

Ashis brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in finance leadership, having worked with Deloitte and held senior finance roles across globally renowned hospitality brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, COMO Group, and Marriott International. His professional journey has been marked by a strong focus on finance transformation, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational efficiencies within complex hotel environments.

Prior to this appointment, Ashis served as Multi-Property Director of Finance for Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway and Four Points by Sheraton Kochi, Infopark, where he played a key role in financial governance and strategic decision-making across properties.

With increasing emphasis on governance frameworks, technology-led finance systems, and disciplined financial management across large hotel clusters, this appointment reflects a strategic strengthening of leadership within Marriott’s India portfolio under Chalet Hotels Limited. Ashis Chattopadhyay’s expertise is expected to further enhance financial resilience, operational transparency, and long-term value creation across the group’s growing hospitality footprint.