Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor have promoted Chandan Sharma to Marketing and Communication Manager, reinforcing the group’s commitment to recognising internal talent and strengthening leadership from within.
In his expanded role, Chandan Sharma will lead the overall marketing function for the properties, overseeing digital marketing, public relations, brand campaigns, traditional marketing initiatives, and guest engagement strategies aimed at strengthening market visibility and driving business growth.
The appointment strengthens Accor’s leadership framework, contributing to hospitality leadership updates.Key Contributor to Brand and Revenue Growth
Over the past year, Chandan has played a significant role in enhancing direct revenue performance across the properties by increasing web-direct contributions through focused performance marketing and direct booking initiatives.
He has also led several campaigns across social media, search, and display platforms while conceptualising and executing seasonal promotions, destination-driven experiences, and food and beverage campaigns designed to strengthen guest engagement and brand awareness.
Driving Award-Winning Brand Visibility
Working closely with the sales team, Chandan has contributed to sharpening the properties’ market positioning and brand presence across multiple channels.
Under his marketing leadership and brand-building efforts, the hotels secured 16 awards over the past year across hotel, restaurant, and individual categories, further strengthening their standing within the hospitality industry.
Leadership Comment
Commenting on the promotion, Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor, said:
“At Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort, we take pride in nurturing talent and giving our people opportunities to grow within the organisation. Chandan and Abhiram have both contributed meaningfully to our brand journey, and these promotions recognise not only their performance, but also the promise they bring to the future.”
Strengthening Marketing Leadership
The promotion reflects the group’s continued focus on innovation-led marketing, strategic brand development, and strengthening its internal talent pipeline.
