Accor Hotels News
Schnatzto lead Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
A German national who has held high-ranking positions with some of the world’s most recognisable luxury hotel groups has been named general manager of the flagship property for Sofitel Luxury Hotels in south-east Asia.
MGallery by Sofitel Leicester Square opens in London
AccorHotels has revealed the openings of its new MGallery by Sofitel hotel in Leicester Square, London. MGallery by Sofitel Leicester Square is an 86 room hotel within the beautiful Victory House, a heritage site overlooking Leicester Square.
Haandrikman to lead Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has tapped a veteran of the hospitality industry, William Haandrikman, to lead the property as general manager. Haandrikman was previously general manager of Thailand’s Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Raffles headed to London with Old War Office deal
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has signed a partnership with the Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos to transform the iconic Old War Office building in Whitehall into the most unique hotel and deluxe residences in London.
AccorHotels signs agreement for ibis Styles - Nairobi, Westlands
AccorHotels has announced the signing of a management agreement to operate the currently branded Tune Hotel Westlands, Nairobi. This agreement will see AccorHotels re-launch the existing property under the ibis Styles brand during the second semester of the year.
Lamouche takes up senior role at Accor-owned HotelServices
AccorHotels has appointed Karelle Lamouche to the role of senior vice president for sales and marketing, distribution and revenue management at HotelServices UK & Ireland.
AccorHotels in talks to acquire FCDE stake in Groupe Noctis
AccorHotels and the Fonds de Consolidation et de Développement des Entreprises have announced they are in exclusive talks about the hotel giant acquiring 100 per cent of the latter’s minority interest in Groupe Noctis.
AccorHotels reports strong increase in sales for first quarter
AccorHotels has reported consolidated first-quarter 2017 revenue of €425 million, up 35.4 per cent on last year, or 7.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis. Changes in the scope of the company made a positive contribution of €82 million, or 26 per cent.
Novotel London Canary Wharf opens to first guests
AccorHotels today opens its new flagship Novotel in London’s Canary Wharf to guests. The hotel, which represents a £90 million investment from AccorHotels, situated at 40 Marsh Street and at 127 metres high, is one of the tallest buildings in the area, with 360 degree views of London taking in sights including The Shard, the Olympic Park and Greenwich Park.
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech to open in May
AccorHotels has announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with New Mauritius Hotels, one of the oldest and largest owning and management hospitality companies based in Mauritius. The new agreement will see AccorHotels re-launch the existing property under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand in May 2017.
AccorHotels acquires Availpro as buying spree continues
Following the acquisition of Fastbooking in 2015, AccorHotels has completed a deal for Availpro. Created in 2001, Availpro is the leader in France and one of the leading European software providers to hoteliers with more than 6,500 clients.
AccorHotels completes VeryChic acquisition
AccorHotels has completed the acquisition of VeryChic, a digital platform for the private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, cruises, breaks and packages. VeryChic now enables more than 3,000 luxury and upscale hotel partners to optimize their distribution and provides them with access to new guests via its private sales.