Novotel ibis Chennai OMR is pleased to announce the promotion of Bala Murali as Food and Beverage Manager. In his new role, he will oversee the Food and Beverage operations at the complex, along with a special focus on guest experience. His role also entails curating innovative experiences for visitors to the complex while nurturing business opportunities. Bala has been part of Accor since 2008, where he has had a successful career at key hotels such as Novotel Hyderabad Airport and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa, to name a few. Bala was a pre-opening team member and has had a vital role in creating the Food and Beverage identity of the complex. In his personal life, Bala is a travel enthusiast and likes to visit sites and heritage temples that are unexplored.