Royal Orchid Hotels has announced the appointment of Philip Logan as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. With over 30 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Philip Logan has a strong background both in India and overseas.

Philip Logan holds a hotel management degree from Griffith University in Australia and an MBA from Sydney University of Technology. He has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Operations for Barque Hotels South Asia for 3.5 years and Vice President of Special Projects for Accor Hotels. In his role at Accor Hotels, he was involved in the opening of several major mixed-use hotels catering to the midscale and upmarket segments. Throughout his career, he has also served as a General Manager for prominent hotels such as Sofitel Sydney Wentworth and Canary Wharf in London, showcasing his extensive experience with the Accor company.

During his 12-year tenure in India, Philip Logan played a key role in the opening of significant hotels, including the first HICC Novotel in Hyderabad, Grand Mercure Bengaluru, Ibis Bengaluru, and Novotel Tech Park. He was instrumental in introducing internationally renowned Accor brands, such as Novotel and Ibis, to the Indian market, contributing to the expansion of their presence in the country.

With his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Philip Logan is poised to make a valuable contribution to the growth and success of Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels.