Accor, a global hospitality group, and InterGlobe, a travel conglomerate, announced that Gaurav Bhushan will be Chairman of their proposed joint hospitality enterprise in India.
This new entity will bring together the development, operations, and management platforms of Accor and InterGlobe in India. The new entity will serve as the exclusive growth engine for Accor’s brands across the country.
As Co-CEO of Ennismore, CEO of Lifestyle & Leisure Brands and member of the Executive Committee at Accor, Gaurav Bhushan brings more than 30 years of strategic leadership and global experience in the hospitality industry. An Accor veteran, he previously served as Global Chief Development Officer at Accor, overseeing the expansion of the Group’s portfolio from 12 to over 45 brands, and spearheading more than 500 hotel signings annually.
“India’s hospitality sector is entering a transformative phase, and this new platform is perfectly positioned to capture its full potential. It will be an honour for me to chair this ambitious venture and work alongside exceptional partners and teams at both Accor and InterGlobe to deliver meaningful growth and innovation for the Indian traveler,” said Gaurav Bhushan.
