Novotel Vizag & The Bheemili Resort Head Hospitality for CII Summit 2025
Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort Lead Hospitality for 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025.
By SOH Edit Team
Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort, managed by Accor, successfully spearheaded the hospitality operations for the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam. The high-profile international gathering welcomed ministers, global business leaders, senior diplomats, and delegates from 61 countries—driving strategic dialogue, economic collaboration, and cross-border partnerships.
The Accor-managed properties ensured a flawless guest experience for over 200 international delegates. Their unified operational framework enabled smooth check-ins, elevated service touchpoints, and meticulous coordination across teams, reflecting Accor’s globally recognised standards in guest experience and large-scale event execution.
Large-Format F&B Operations
A pivotal highlight of the summit was Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach’s complete management of the multi-day catering operations at Andhra University Engineering Ground. The hotel’s culinary and banquet teams served approximately 8,000 delegates throughout the event. From high-capacity meal services to thoughtfully curated menus, the operations demonstrated the hotel’s proven capability to execute large-format F&B programmes with precision, agility, and hospitality finesse. This performance further solidified the property’s standing as one of the region’s most dependable venues for business, diplomatic, and government events.
Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort.
Strengthening MICE Leadership
Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort, commented: “This accomplishment is a reflection of our team’s dedication and readiness to deliver at a global standard. Hosting dignitaries and delegates from around the world reinforces our commitment to operational excellence and strengthens Visakhapatnam’s growing position as a destination for large-scale international events.”
With the successful delivery of the summit, both properties continue to reinforce their leadership in Visakhapatnam’s MICE and corporate events sector—contributing meaningfully to the city’s evolution as a world-class destination for global conventions, diplomatic engagements, and business gatherings.
