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Saudi Tourism goes to UK

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has opened a commercial office for the UK and Ireland as part of its strategy to engage the tourism trade in key source markets and raise awareness of Saudi

When Accor met Visa

Accor and Visa have announced their global partnership to bring new payment experiences to ALL-Accor Live Limitless loyalty members. The partnership will bring together Accor’s…

Sabre renews Accor agreement

Sabre Corporation recently renewed its technology agreement with Accor Hotels to continue marketing and selling Accor’s room inventory and rates in the Sabre global distribution system.…

Sofitel Sydney up for sale

The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has been put up for sale. The property's owner, LaSalle Investment Management, has appointed sister company Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels & Hospitality…

The latest staff appointments

Sébastien Bazin has been appointed chairman and CEO of Accor. Bazin joins the hotel group from Colony Capital, which he has been running since 1997 and has worked in finances since 1985.…

Novotel debuts in Danang

Novotel has opened its first hotel in the Vietnamese city of Danang. Located on the west bank of the Han River, the newly-built Novotel Danang Premier Han River becomes the tallest…

Novotel Christchurch reopens

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square opened its doors today (Monday 19 August), becoming Accor's second property to reopen in the New Zealand city since the February 2011 earthquake.…

Novotel expands in Phuket

Accor has launched a new Novotel in Phuket. The 166-room Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach is located on the island's west coast, overlooking Kamala Beach, and offers views of the Andaman…

New-look Mercure unveiled

Accor has unveiled a new feel for its Mercure brand in London today as part of changes across its upscale brands. The Mercure London Bridge has now become the brand’s flagship hotel…

Accor arrives in Urumqi

Accor has expanded into the far northwest of China, with the launch of its first ever hotel in Urumqi. The company's move in the capital of China's Xinjiang region was enabled by…

ibis adds six hotels in China

Accor has opened six new ibis hotels in China. The company's latest properties are in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Nantong, Chongqing and Suzhou, and take the total ibis portfolio in…

Accor launches Indonesian brand

Accor has announced the launch of a new upscale brand tailor-made for the Indonesian market. Unveiled at a press conference at ITB Berlin, Accor's new Grand Mercure Maha Cipta label…

Tourico Holidays partners Accor

Tourico Holidays has formed a new partnership with Accor, allowing the hotel company’s portfolio to be distributed through the travel wholesaler. As the newest addition to Tourico’s Direct…

Accor to add 200th Australian hotel

Accor will launch its 200th Australian hotel next month, following the rebranding of the Radisson Resort Gold Coast to become a Mercure. Mercure Gold Coast Resort will officially launch on…

Accor adds Grand Mercure in Dongguan

Accor has boosted its Chinese portfolio with the opening of a new Grand Mercure hotel in the city of Dongguan, Guangdong province. The Grand Mercure Dongguan Shijie is located in the…

Accor to boost Sofitel brand in Asia

Accor is planning a major expansion of its luxury Sofitel brand in Asia Pacific over the next few years. According to the Sofitel's Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Markland…

Accor adds ibis in Bali

Accor has opened a new ibis hotel in Bali. The ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle, located in the Simpang Siur area, becomes the second newly-built ibis Styles property in Bali. The budget hotel…

Accor reopens ibis Christchurch

Accor reopened the ibis Christchurch today (4 September), becoming the first city centre hotel to open its doors since the devastating February 2011 earthquake. The hotel, located just off…

Novotel launches in HCMC

Accor has announced the launch of its Novotel brand in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The Novotel Saigon Centre is a newly-built hotel located on the central District 1 of the city, close to the…

Accor raises US$135m from sales

Accor has raised EUR110 million (US$135m) through the sale of assets in Australia and China.   The company sold its 21.9% stake in the Ascendas Australia Hospitality Fund for EUR56m.…

Accor to launch ibis in Adelaide

Accor will launch its ibis economy hotel brand in Adelaide. Following the signing of an agreement with hotel developer Hines Property, the new AU$65 million (US$67m) property will rise on…

Marriott targets Chinese travellers

Marriott International has unveiled a new programme offering a range of services to Chinese outbound travellers. The 'Li Yu' scheme, which means 'serve with courtesy' in Mandarin, features…

Accor signs new Indonesian accord

Accor has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Indonesia, aimed at boosting its popularity among Indonesian travellers. The agreement, penned yesterday with Indonesia's…

Accor opens 500th Asia Pacific hotel

Accor has announced the opening of its 500th hotel in the Asia Pacific region. The Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, which also marks the debut of the upscale Pullman brand in India, takes the…

Accor adds Australian conference hotel

Accor has added the Cypress Lakes Resort, in Australia's Hunter Valley, to its Grand Mercure network.  The largest high-end resort in New South Wales' Hunter Valley, Cypress Lakes features…

Accor to reopen two Christchurch hotels

Accor has announced plans to reopen two of its four hotels in Christchurch. Hotel ibis Christchurch is scheduled to reopen in September 2012, with the Novotel Christchurch following in…
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