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Balendra Nagesvaran has been appointed as Vice President of Operations Luxury and Upscale Brands at Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean (NCAC)

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Miami, Florida, United States
Balendra Nagesvaran
Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean (NCAC) region has announced the promotion of Balendra Nagesvaran to vice president of operations for Accor luxury and upscale brands in the region. The segment encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and MGallery (upscale) hotels throughout the region, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic. His role will also include the development of the luxury and upscale segment in the region, including Sofitel Mexico Reforma, set to open in 2017. Nagesvaran brings more than 27 years of experience in international hotel operations and management to his new position. Prior to his new role, Nagesvaran was vice president of hotel operations for North America and general manager of Sofitel New York. Nagesvaran has been with Accor for nearly three decades in locations including Miami, where he served concurrently as general manager of Sofitel Miami and area general manager overseeing various Accor hotels in Asia-Pacific, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Columbo and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. An active community member and involved professional, Nagesvaran was a previous board member of the Greater Miami Hotel Association, where he won multiple years of diversity awards. He is also a founding member of the external advisory board at Florida International University’s Hospitality Department. He has also been honored with the prestigious Bernarche Award from Accor. He attended the University of Massachusetts Hospitality and Tourism program and has attended various Cornell University executive programs over the years. -

Balendra Nagesvaran is an alumnus of University of Massachusetts Amherst .

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Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.