Manish Dayya: A Hospitality Leadership Journey with Accor
Manish Dayya is an accomplished hospitality professional currently serving as General Manager of Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, a strategically located complex under the Accor Group. With extensive experience across premium hotels, resorts, business hotels and convention-centre operations, he brings a wealth of operational expertise and leadership experience across multiple hospitality destinations in India.
Building a Strong Foundation in Hospitality
Manish Dayya completed his hospitality education at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCT & AN) between 1994 and 1997. His education laid the foundation for a career shaped by a strong understanding of hotel operations, guest experience and people leadership.
He began his administrative role at The Raintree Hotels in Chennai, where he served from November 2009 to July 2012. He subsequently joined Royal Orchid Hotels in Hyderabad as General Manager, further strengthening his experience in hotel management and operational leadership.
A Long-Standing Journey with Accor
Manish joined Accor in February 2013 as General Manager of Grand Mercure and Novotel Goa Shrem Resort in North Goa. This dual-brand assignment gave him an valuable experience in managing hotel operations across distinct brand propositions within a leisure destination.
He later served as Area General Manager at Lavasa and moved to Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, followed by General Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre. These assignments expanded his expertise in business hospitality, meetings, large scale conventions and event operations.
In 2022, he took charge as General Manager of Sofitel Mumbai BKC, remaining in the position until mid of 2025. This chapter further strengthened his experience in luxury hospitality, refined guest experiences and the management of a luxury hotel.
In August 2025, he took on his current assignment as General Manager of Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, bringing together his experience across business, leisure and premium hospitality.
Current Role: General Manager at Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity
Manish Dayya currently serves as General Manager of Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, where he leads a large-scale dual-brand hospitality complex in one of the capital’s key business and travel destinations. Since taking charge in August 2025, he has brought his multi-brand experience to a property that caters to business and leisure travellers, international visitors, meetings, conventions and social celebrations.
The dual-brand property is a key hospitality and business destination near Indira Gandhi International Airport, with 670 rooms and approximately 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banqueting spaces. Its scale and dual-brand positioning call for a balanced approach to operational excellence, guest satisfaction, commercial performance and the delivery of distinct brand experiences.
Leadership and Professional Expertise
His professional profile highlights strategic planning and performance management among his key skills. His experience across multiple brands, business environments and destinations has equipped him with a broad understanding of operational complexities, commercial priorities and the importance of building engaged, high-performing teams. From leisure-led destinations such as Goa to major business hubs including Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi, his career demonstrates a breadth of experience across India’s evolving hospitality landscape.
Conclusion
His journey with Accor reflects a career shaped by diverse hospitality experiences, evolving leadership responsibilities and a deep understanding of the industry’s varied demands. From leisure resorts and convention-led hotels to premium urban properties, his experience brings a broad perspective to his current role at Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, where he continues to lead a dynamic hospitality operation in the heart of the capital’s business and travel hub.
