Pune, September 07, 2009 � ibis, the international economy hotel brand of Accor and the worldwide reference in the economy industry, is set to open its doors to Pune with the launch of ibis Pune. Located five minutes away from Pune International Airport and on the prominent Nagar Road artery, guests will be welcomed to the hotel from October 1st, 2009.

Mr. Maverik Mukerji has been appointed General Manager to spearhead operations of the hotel. Mr. Mukerji has close to over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry having recently returned from New Zealand where he held the post of Executive Assistant Manager at Novotel Tainui Hamilton.

The ibis hotel conforming to global standards will provide value accommodation for business and leisure travellers visiting Pune. The ibis brand stands for quality, simplicity and value and the hotel is being positioned as the best value international hotel in Pune, for those consumers willing to trade luxuries but not comfort.

Uttam Dav�, President & CEO of InterGlobe Hotels said �We are pleased with the growth of the ibis network in India, where committed developments have kept pace with our expectations. The ibis brand in Asia Pacific is experiencing significant expansion with 21 ibis hotels (3,779 rooms) opening within the region this year, adding to the existing network in the region of 71 ibis hotels in Asia Pacific and over 800 globally.�

Ibis Pune offers 175 comfortable, well-designed, fully equipped guest rooms with en suite modular bathrooms, contemporary fit-out including flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi and broadband internet access to suit the needs of business and leisure travellers. Responsive to the needs to the new-age traveller, Ibis Pune will provide round-the-clock reception, accommodation and food & beverage services to its customers, served by youthful, friendly staff. ibis customers appreciate the simplicity and transparency of its rates, which guarantee a fair price for comfort and convenience, without any unpleasant surprises.

Jean-Michel Casse � Senior Vice President Operations, Accor India says �ibis Pune will provide quality, international, economy accommodation to guests with the reassurance of one of the worlds largest and most respected economy hotel brands. The opening of Ibis Pune reiterates the importance of India in the expansion strategy for the ibis brand worldwide.��

For quality well priced food ibis has developed Spice it � a spirited and casual dining space that offers the best of world cuisine: �any flavour, any time� in an interactive kitchen environment with a choice of buffet and a la carte. An outdoor alfresco area alongside enables guests to enjoy Pune�s outstanding weather. The Hub, with its energetic ambience, refreshing beverages and free Wi-Fi will serve as a gathering place throughout the day. . Ibis Pune also has two meeting spaces augmented by the latest technology, with superb views of Pune and the surrounding city and hills, the hotel adequate on site parking facilities.

Interglobe Hotels is a joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises and Accor, established in 2004 to develop a network of 25 ibis hotels throughout the subcontinent. The first ibis hotel opened in Gurgaon in August 2008 and Accor has announced further expansion of its highly-successful international economy brand-ibis in India, with 14 projects committed across 10 destinations, totalling over 2700 through 2012. These projects include Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Nashik. Ibis Pune opening will be followed by ibis Mumbai Airport later next year.

For reservations or enquiries visit www.ibishotel.com

Address: IBIS PUNE Viman Nagar, Nagar Road, Pune � 411014, Maharashtra

Tel No: (+91) 20 4018 4018

ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped en-suite bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world�s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels. Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with nearly 90,000 rooms and 800 hotels in 40 countries, including ibis Singapore on Bencoolen. For additional information, please visit www.ibishotel.com

Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses: � Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Len�tre; � Services, with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and loyalty, and expense management.

Uttam Dave Head of Development, Accor Hotels � India, Bangladesh,Nepal, Sri Lanka President & CEO, InterGlobe Hotels (Accor JV) T : +91 (0) 124 455 6000 Cell : +91-98110 67908 Email: uttam.DAVE@accorhotels.co.in

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