Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is joining AccorHotels Group, one of the world’s largest global hotel companies.

This historic milestone offers an unparalleled growth opportunity for Fairmont, and instantly positions AccorHotels as a global hospitality leader and a key player in the luxury hotel market.

AccorHotels operates in more than 95 countries, and together with Fairmont and its sister brands Raffles and Swissôtel, will grow to more than 4,000 recognized luxury, midscale and economy hotels and resorts, including Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, and Novotel.

A Fairmont spokesperson revealed: “We remain as dedicated as ever to providing guests with warm and genuine service and access to meaningful travel experiences whenever they stay with us. Any upcoming reservations, including reward redemptions, remain unchanged.

“We are excited about this development and strongly believe this merger benefits our guests around the world.”