The move reflects the hotels’ commitment to recognising performance, creating growth opportunities, and strengthening leadership from within the organisation.
In their expanded roles, both leaders will help shape the marketing direction of the three properties through brand campaigns, digital growth initiatives, guest engagement programmes and revenue-led strategies designed to deepen visibility and drive business momentum.
Commenting on the promotions, 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. We are pleased to see them take on larger roles and are confident they will continue to strengthen our market presence in the years ahead.”
As Marketing and Communication Manager, Chandan Sharma will lead the overall marketing function for both properties, steering digital, traditional and public relations strategies to further strengthen brand visibility and market positioning. Over the past year, he has played a key role in improving direct revenue performance by increasing web direct contribution through focused performance marketing and direct booking initiatives. He has also driven several high-impact campaigns across social media, search and display platforms, while conceptualising and executing seasonal promotions, destination-led experiences and F&B campaigns across the hotels. Working closely with the sales team, Chandan has helped sharpen the properties’ brand presence across platforms. Under his marketing leadership and brand-building efforts, the properties secured 16 awards over the past year across hotel, restaurant and individual categories, further underlining their standing in the hospitality space.
Abhiram Sridhar, promoted as Cluster Assistant Marketing Manager – Digital, will lead the digital marketing vertical across all three properties, with a focus on strengthening online visibility, audience engagement and performance-led digital campaigns. In his role, he will oversee social media strategy, paid marketing, website performance and digital partnerships in support of the hotels’ commercial and branding objectives. Known for his data-led yet creative approach, Abhiram has been instrumental in driving audience growth and engagement through impactful digital storytelling and integrated campaigns. He has also managed performance-led campaigns across platforms that have contributed to stronger traffic, lead generation and conversions for the properties.
Together, these promotions reflect the strength of the hotels’ internal talent pipeline and their continued focus on innovation-led marketing, strategic brand growth and delivering memorable guest experiences across every touchpoint.
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