Published December 13, 2013 in The Hindu Business Line

“French hotel chain operator Accor has expanded its Novotel hotel network across India, with the opening of its eighth hotel under this brand in the country at Pune.”

Published December 11, 2013 on Business Standard

Europe-base Accor, a leading hotel operator, has been one of the most aggressive players in the Indian hospitality sector. The group opened three Novotel properties—Pune, Goa and Ahmedabad—in the fourth quarter of 2013, and plans to open atleast 13 more hotels in 2014

Published December 12, 2013 on TravTalk by Anita Jain

Accor, in joint venture with Belaire Hotels and India Blue Mountains, has launched the first Novotel property in Pune.

Talking about the business strategy, Bandish Mehta, General Manager, Novotel Pune said: ”The challenge of competing with branded hotels is in itself an opportunity…”

Published December 15, 2013 on PUNE TIMES PAGE 2 ,India.

By recently opening its property, Novotel Pune at Vimannagar, Accor continues with the expansion of the Novotel network in India.