Tag Archives: Jean-Michel Cassé

3 hotels in 2020: Accor

Accor began 2019 on a stellar note and is looking forward to continue expansion this year as well. The group is targeting a 12 per cent RevPAR growth in 2020. Nisha Verma According to Jean-Michel Cassé, Chief Operating Officer – India & South Asia, Accor, 2019 was a great year …

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India to get its first Raffles

Accor has recently announced the advent of its new brand, Raffles in India in Jaipur and Udaipur.  Jean-Michel Cassé, COO – India and South Asia, Accor, elaborates on the brand and how India might see some more Accor brands in the coming years. Anupriya Bishnoi With a stronger focus on …

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10 happy years for ibis

ibis Gurgaon Golf Course Road Hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new spirit and energy. Jean-Michel Cassé, Chief Operating Officer—India and South Asia, AccorHotels, talks about ibis’ growth in India. TT Bureau Over the years, AccorHotels’ economy brand, ibis hotels has marked itself as one of the smart-economy hospitality …

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Lucky 7 for Accor in Chennai

Expanding its India portfolio, AccorHotels launched its new property in Chennai — Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road. With 100 well-appointed rooms, the hotel boasts of contemporary design and interiors. TT Bureau Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is the seventh property in Chennai under the AccorHotels brand, taking the brand’s room count in …

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Mid-scale hotels to drive growth

Jean-Michel Casse, Chief Operating Officer, India and South Asia, AccorHotels, speaks about the group’s mid-scale hotel brands in India and ways to expand its operations. Anupriya Bishnoi Q What are the group’s expansion plans for this year? We will continue our strong growth momentum in 2018 as we expand our network …

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Budget ensues mixed response from trade

The Union Budget, announced on February 1, 2017, disappointed many in the trade, while others lauded the Ministry of Finance for creating avenues for employment and investment in the industry. Here’s what the stakeholders from various verticals have to say P. P. Khanna, President, ADTOI The Union Budget didn’t directly …

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