Accor Hotels News
Centara rebrands hotels in Thailand following close of Accor deal
Three of Thailand’s best-known hotels will change their names as the bells ring in the New Year 2012. Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok will become Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin will become Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, and Novotel Hat Yai Centara will become Centara Hotel Hat Yai.
Accor sells Mercure Chopin in Warsaw
As part of its Asset Management program, hotel giant Accor has sold the hotel Mercure Warszawa Fryderyk Chopin to Echo Investment for €31 million. Located in the business centre of Warsaw, this 250-room hotel will be transformed into an office building.
So SPA with L’Occitane launches at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich
Accor has opened its first So SPA with L’Occitane at the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. A minimalist concept, the spa comprises a lounge for treatment consultations and retail recommendations, allowing a customised offer.
Accor opens its first ibis budget in Tangier, Morocco
After unveiling the global economy brand dynamization project last Accor opens its first ibis budget in Tangier, Morocco.
Accor announces new Mercure, between the sea and the mountains
After a large-scale operation involving 24 new hotels in the United Kingdom, Mercure is continuing to strengthen its network.
Xavier Louyot appointed Vice President Global Marketing, Pullman
Xavier Louyot joins Accor as Vice President Global Marketing for Pullman, reporting to Accor Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Committee member Grégoire Champetier.
China : Accor extends its network
Two hotels were inaugurated in China: one in the heart of a verdant, hilly province, the other close to mountains and lakes. A close-up on the Novotel Guiyang Downtown and the Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine
Accor announces three new establishments in Italy
Italy: three new establishments where guests can enjoy La Dolce Vita.
Accor expands Mgallery brand to London
Accor has opened its first MGallery hotel in London. St Ermin’s is located in St James in central London, between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
Accor builds Mercure brand in UK with Jupiter deal
Accor has continued to build toward its stated aim of operating 300 hotels in the United Kingdom by 2015 with the signing of a franchise agreement with Jupiter Hotels, the new owners of the former Jarvis hotels. In what is the biggest franchise deal for Accor this year, 24 hotels - or 2,664 rooms - will open under the Mercure hotel brand across the UK, bringing the total number of Mercure hotels in the UK to 68.
Accor signs major UK hotel deal
Hotel operator Accor is set to realise its ambition to increase the UK network to 300 hotels by 2015 with the signing of a franchise agreement with Jupiter Hotels Ltd, the new owners of the former Jarvis hotels. This is a landmark deal for the UK hotel industry in 2011.
Antoine Recher appointed Global Chief Human Resource manager for Accor
New Global Chief Human Resources Manager announced for Accor Hotels.