Accor Hotels News
Raffles the Palm on track for 2021 debut in Dubai
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has updated plans for a property on the Palm Jumeriah in Dubai as part of its gradual expansion around the world. First unveiled in 2017, the new hotel will be the tallest building on the iconic structure when its is completed in 2021.
Raffles Meradhoo takes brand into Maldives
Raffles has announced the opening of the 21-villa property in the rare Maldivian oasis of Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo becomes Accor’s fourth property in the Maldives and is the first under the Raffles brand.
AHIC 2019: Accor to explore rapidly growing hospitality market in Ras al Khaimah
Accor is mapping out its blueprint for accelerated growth in the Middle East & Africa at the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. The rapidly-expanding group currently operates over 260 properties with 60,000 or more rooms across 36 countries in the region.
Revenues increase at Accor as AccorInvest sale pays dividends
Sébastien Bazin, chairman of Accor, said: “Accor 2018 results reflect a profound transformation, marked foremost by the sale of our real estate division and a large number of acquisitions.”
Accor boosts Orbis stake by a third
The French hotel giant launched a tender offer in November last year for all the shares outstanding in the Polish company that it did not already own. AccorHotels strengthens the control on Orbis and consolidate its leadership in central Europe.
Shadow Play by Peppers unveils room design ahead of debut
AccorHotels has unveiled a sneak peek of the guest rooms at Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel - Shadow Play by Peppers - in the city’s vibrant Southbank arts and entertainment district.
AccorHotels reveals second share buyback scheme
After completing the initial tranche of its share buyback program for €350 million in November, AccorHotels has revealed the launch of a second tranche for an amount of €500 million.
Bangkok to host first Orient Express hotel following Accor acquisition
Imprinted in both history and imagination, the Orient Express brand has been reinvented for the future, with a vision to build a collection of prestigious hotels, steeped in tradition, myth and adventure.
Breaking Travel News interview: Philippe Baretaud, chief executive, Mantis Collection
Earlier this year AccorHotels struck strategic partnership with the South Africa-based Mantis Group. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with Philippe Baretaud, the newly appointed chief executive of Mantis, to see what the partnership means for the company and its operations around the world
AccorHotels signs two new Vietnam properties for Mövenpick brand
Slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2021, the opening of Mövenpick Resort Van Phong and Mövenpick Resort & Spa Halong Bay will add 525 rooms to the growing portfolio in the region.
Mövenpick Hotel Dakar set to debut in Senegal in 2021
Opening in early 2021, the 462-key hotel will be in Diamniadio – a new dynamic city developed by the Senegal government, close to Dakar’s new Blaise Diagne International Airport, as well as the expanding seaport of Bargny.
AccorHotels appoints new commercial leadership in Middle East
AccorHotels has announced the appointment of Yigit Sezgin as its new chief commercial officer in the Middle East & Africa. Based in Dubai, Sezgin will oversee all commercial disciplines for the region, including dedicated sales support, digital marketing, brand marketing, and communications.