Accor, the hospitality group, has announced the appointment of Vipin Khattar as Chief Commercial Officer, South Asia. In this role, he will lead the Group’s commercial strategy across the region, overseeing sales, revenue management, marketing, digital distribution, loyalty, partnerships, and transformation initiatives.
Khattar has more than two decades of international hospitality experience across India, the Middle East, Africa and the United Kingdom. He has worked on business growth, strategic partnerships and leading teams, with a focus on commercial performance and sustainable results.
Before joining Accor, Khattar served as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah. He previously held senior leadership roles with Marriott International, including General Manager of JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity and a multi-property General Manager position in Dubai. He has also worked with brands such as The St. Regis, Delta Hotels and Marriott Residences.
Earlier in his career, Khattar held senior commercial and operational roles with Hyatt in the UAE and Egypt, including General Manager and Area Director of Sales & Marketing. His work with Atlantis The Palm and Grand Hyatt Dubai added to his experience in sales, business development, MICE and commercial strategy. This mix of commercial and hotel operations experience supports Accor’s growth plans and commercial performance across South Asia.
Ranju Alex – CEO – Accor South Asia, said, “We are delighted to welcome Vipin Khattar to Accor as Chief Commercial Officer, South Asia. His extensive experience across commercial strategy, sales and marketing, and hotel operations makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team.
“Vipin’s strategic vision, business acumen, and ability to align commercial opportunities with operational excellence will play an important role in strengthening Accor’s commercial platform across the region. As we continue to accelerate our growth ambitions, I am confident that under his leadership we will further enhance our brands, deepen key partnerships, and unlock new opportunities across markets and segments,” Alex added.
Vipin Khattar – Chief Commercial Officer – South Asia – Accor – said, “I am excited to join Accor at such a dynamic phase of its growth journey in South Asia. The region presents tremendous opportunities, and I look forward to collaborating closely with our teams, hotel owners, and partners to strengthen commercial performance, elevate our brands, and drive sustainable growth across the market.”
Khattar’s work in the hospitality industry has been recognised with awards, including Best Luxury General Manager of the Year 2026 at the Marriott EMEA Awards and a place among the Top 100 General Managers of the World 2024 by the Luxury & Lifestyle Awards.
