ibis and ibis Styles India Appoint Portfolio Director of Revenue Management
ibis and ibis Styles India strengthen leadership with Arish Mehta as Portfolio Director of Revenue Management.
By SOH Edit Team
ibis and ibis Styles hotels in India have announced the appointment of Arish Mehta as Portfolio Director of Revenue Management, effective December 2025. Based in Delhi, Arish will lead the revenue management strategy across the ibis and ibis Styles portfolio in India, with a mandate to drive sustainable growth, strengthen commercial performance, and ensure strong alignment across sales, operations, and digital teams.
Arish brings over 13 years of experience with Accor, during which he has played a key role in shaping revenue and commercial strategies across rooms, food and beverage, and MICE segments. His deep understanding of brand positioning and market dynamics has been instrumental in delivering consistent performance improvements across diverse operating environments.
Arish Mehta, Portfolio Director of Revenue Management, ibis and ibis Styles India.
Proven Track Record in Competitive Markets
In his most recent role as Director of Revenue Management at a flagship Accor property in Mumbai, Arish led the total revenue strategy for a 268-room hotel featuring four F&B outlets and extensive banquet facilities. Under his leadership, the property achieved a 29% year-on-year increase in room revenue, alongside significant gains in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and market share within a highly competitive premium market.
Previously, as Cluster Revenue Manager, Arish oversaw revenue strategy for a portfolio of ibis hotels across major Indian cities. In this role, he consistently improved hotel rankings through disciplined pricing strategies, demand forecasting, and effective inventory management. He also played an active role in mentoring junior revenue managers, contributing to the development of Accor’s internal talent pipeline.
Leadership Perspective
Commenting on the appointment, Animesh Kumar, Commercial Head – ibis and ibis Styles India, said, “As our ibis and ibis Styles network continues to grow across India, portfolio-level revenue leadership becomes increasingly important. Arish has a deep understanding of both the brands and the markets we operate in. His ability to combine strong analytics with collaborative execution makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team.”
Sharing his views, Arish Mehta said, “I’m excited to step into this portfolio role and contribute to the continued growth of ibis and ibis Styles in India. Over the years, I’ve learned that sustainable revenue performance comes from aligning data, systems, and people with a clear commercial vision. I look forward to building impact across the portfolio while continuing to learn and adapt in an evolving hospitality landscape.”
With this appointment, ibis and ibis Styles India reaffirm their focus on strengthening commercial leadership and creating long-term value across their expanding portfolio, as the brands continue to scale their presence in key markets across the country.