Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC strengthens its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Taniya Sahu and Sneha Sharma

Hyderabad, Sept 02: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) has announced the appointment of Ms. Taniya Sahu as Associate Director of Sales and Ms. Sneha Sharma as Senior Sales Manager, further strengthening its commercial team as the integrated hospitality and convention destination continues to drive growth across key business segments.

Taniya Sahu brings extensive experience in hospitality sales, strategic account management and guest experience. Prior to joining Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, she was associated with Park Hyatt Chennai as Senior Sales Manager, where she was responsible for driving corporate business and revenue growth. Her professional journey also includes experience with the Accor portfolio at Novotel ibis Chennai OMR, where she worked across both sales and guest experience functions. In her new role as Associate Director of Sales, Taniya will focus on strengthening the sales strategy, expanding key account relationships and driving business growth across the hotel and convention ecosystem.

Speaking on her appointment, Ms. Taniya Sahu said, “I am delighted to join Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, a destination that holds a unique position in India’s hospitality and MICE landscape. I look forward to working closely with the team to build stronger client partnerships, explore new opportunities and contribute to the continued commercial growth of the property. The scale and diversity of the business here present an exciting opportunity to create meaningful and long-term value for our guests and partners.”

Joining the sales team as Senior Sales Manager, Sneha Sharma brings over eight years of experience across hospitality, strategic account management, business development and commercial operations. Her career spans leading hospitality brands including Accor, Hyatt, Marriott, IHCL and The Leela, giving her extensive exposure to customer relationship management, stakeholder engagement and revenue-focused business development. Prior to her appointment, she was associated with Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa as Celebrations Sales Manager. In her new role, Sneha will focus on strengthening key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and supporting the property’s continued commercial growth across relevant market segments.

Speaking on her appointment, Ms. Sneha Sharma said, “I am excited to be a part of Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, a destination that brings together hospitality and large-scale events in a truly unique way. I look forward to leveraging my experience in relationship management and strategic sales to build strong partnerships and contribute to the property’s commercial success. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and create greater value for our clients and business partners.”

Commenting on the appointments, Mr. Rubin Cherian, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, said, “We are delighted to welcome Taniya and Sneha to our commercial team. Both bring diverse experience and a strong understanding of hospitality sales, client relationships and business development. As we continue to strengthen our market presence and grow across our key business segments, their expertise and perspectives will play an important role in building stronger partnerships and identifying new opportunities for the property. We look forward to their contributions and wish them success in their new roles.”

The appointments further reinforce Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC’s focus on strengthening its commercial capabilities and building a dynamic leadership team to support the evolving needs of its diverse hospitality, meetings and events business.