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BHUVANESWAR | 4 AUGUST 2026
Neelabh Sahay is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 20 years of experience leading luxury hotels and global brands. His expertise spans hotel operations, commercial strategy, pre-opening management, and leadership development. An alumnus of the prestigious Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development, he began his career with The Oberoi Hotels, establishing a deep foundation in luxury service and culinary excellence. Over the years, Neelabh has held key leadership roles at landmark properties, including The Oberoi Grand Kolkata, Trident Nariman Point, and Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences. Most recently, he served as the Director of Operations at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach.
Neelabh’s career is distinguished by a remarkable progression from culinary leadership to executive hotel management. Recognised as one of the youngest Executive Chefs at Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, he has consistently demonstrated an ability to build high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, elevate guest satisfaction, and deliver strong commercial results. His achievements include leading award-winning culinary initiatives, successfully managing large-scale hospitality operations, and receiving the BW Hotelier Executive Chef of the Year – Eastern Region (2018) for his outstanding contribution to the industry.
As General Manager, Neelabh will oversee the pre-opening strategy and overall operations of Novotel Bhubaneswar Janpath. His mandate includes establishing robust operational systems, cultivating a culture of excellence, driving commercial performance, and delivering the contemporary, guest-centric experiences synonymous with the Novotel brand.
Commenting on his appointment, Neelabh Sahay, General Manager, Novotel Bhubaneswar Janpath, said: “It is an honour to lead Novotel Bhubaneswar Janpath as we prepare to introduce the hotel to the city. My vision is to establish the property as Bhubaneswar’s preferred destination for business, MICE and leisure travellers by delivering thoughtful hospitality, exceptional service, and meaningful guest experiences.
Equally important is creating an environment where our teams feel inspired, empowered, and equipped to excel, because outstanding hospitality begins with engaged people. I look forward to working closely with our teams, partners, hotel ownership, and Accor to create lasting value while contributing to the continued growth of Bhubaneswar’s evolving hospitality landscape.”
Drawing on the service philosophies of globally respected hospitality brands including The Oberoi, Trident and Accor, Neelabh’s leadership style is defined by operational rigour, strategic thinking, innovation, and a people-first approach. He is passionate about nurturing talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering sustainable business growth. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring emerging technologies shaping the future of hospitality.
Under Neelabh’s leadership, Novotel Bhubaneswar Janpath is poised to make a strong market debut, bringing the brand’s signature blend of contemporary comfort, intuitive service, and world-class hospitality to Bhubaneswar while setting new benchmarks for business, MICE, and leisure travel in the region.
About Novotel:
Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts champions “Longevity Everyday”, a vision grounded in the belief that small daily habits help people live longer, fuller and happier lives. Designed for modern travellers and families alike, Novotel hotels create environments that support better living through sleep, food, movement, and connection. Spacious rooms, balanced dining, welcoming social spaces, and intuitive design combine to help guests recharge and maintain healthy routines while traveling. In 2024, Novotel established a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to champion the protection and restoration of the world’s oceans through science-based action and conservation projects. Novotel, which has over 620 locations in 70 countries (including Novotel Suites and Novotel Living), is the founding brand of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,800 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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