New Delhi: ibis, one of Accor’s hospitality brands, has appointed Rajesh Dudi as Director of Sales at ibis Hyderabad HITEC City, as it looks to strengthen its commercial leadership and drive business growth in one of India’s key hospitality markets.
Dudi brings more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise in sales leadership, business development and commercial strategy. During his career, he has worked with Accor and several leading hospitality brands, building a track record of driving business growth across diverse markets.
In his new role, Dudi will oversee the hotel’s sales and commercial strategy, focusing on expanding corporate and travel trade partnerships, identifying new business opportunities and strengthening the hotel’s presence across key market segments. He will also work with the leadership team to drive revenue growth in line with the hotel’s long-term business objectives.
Commenting on the appointment, Tejus Jose, Director of Operations, ibis and ibis Styles India, said, “Rajesh brings with him a wealth of commercial expertise and a proven ability to deliver consistent business results across a wide range of hospitality brands. His deep understanding of the Hyderabad market, combined with his experience in leading successful sales teams and building long-term client partnerships, makes him a valuable addition to the ibis Hyderabad team. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen the hotel’s commercial performance while enhancing its position in one of India’s most competitive hospitality markets.”
Dudi began his career in food and beverage operations before moving into sales, where he progressed to senior commercial leadership roles. He has led corporate account management, revenue generation, business development and pre-opening initiatives across multiple hospitality brands. His achievements include recognitions such as the Asia Pacific Sales Leader of the Year and Asia Pacific Best Sales Leader awards.
Before joining ibis Hyderabad HITEC City, Dudi headed the sales and marketing function for a leading entertainment destination, where he was responsible for expanding business from meetings, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events, while building strategic partnerships and developing new revenue streams.
Speaking on his appointment, Rajesh Dudi, Director of Sales, ibis Hyderabad HITEC City, said, “I am excited to join ibis Hyderabad at a time when the city continues to grow as an important business and travel destination. ibis has earned the trust of travellers through its reliable and modern hospitality, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that foundation. My focus will be on strengthening our corporate relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting sustainable growth while continuing to deliver great experiences for our guests.”
