The companies say they aim to position Ibis hotels as the preferred 'best value international hotels' across the region. In India, development activity for Ibis hotels is already underway in Bangalore and Gurgaon. Sites have also been identified in Pune and Jaipur. Target cities for future development are Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Accor is also pursuing management opportunities in the sub-continent and actively negotiating the management of two purpose-built 300-room Novotel properties at Gurgaon and Hyderabad. Accor is also in discussion to manage Novotels at Chennai, Mumbai and Pune. Accor said it expected to introduce its other major brands - Sofitel and Mercure - when appropriate projects became available.
