Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit opens
Located in the Future Park Rangsit complex, Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit is now open.
Podcast: Kid friendly fun at the Novotel Phuket Surin Beach
Featuring: Rafferty Laight
I know parents think they know it all when it comes to what makes a holiday resort kid-friendly, but I reckon the best way is to ask a kid, which is why I’m going…
Accor awards first ALLSAFE label in the world to Novotel Bangkok
Accor has awarded the first ALLSAFE label in the world to Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. The hotel has also been independently certified by The Environmental Health Consultancy (EHC) as…
Novotel Sriracha & Koh Si Chang Marina Bay opens first phase of dual-location hotel
The much-anticipated opening of Novotel Sriracha & Koh Si Chang Marina Bay offers business and leisure travellers the opportunity to enjoy the ocean views of Sriracha and island…
MICE focus: Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre
As Accor continues its monumental landgrab of hotel real estate around the globe, and the upwards movement of Thailand as a highly desirable destination for the global MICE industry, today's…
Novotel Perth Murray Street to “set new benchmarks” in Australia
Novotel Perth Murray Street has opened its doors and is ready to take bookings for the summer holiday period.
The hotel opening commenced with a traditional indigenous smoking ceremony,…
Novotel taps ‘Calm’ to promote global health and wellbeing
Calm, an app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, together with Novotel Hotels, announced a multi-year global partnership to help hotel guests achieve inner calm and enjoy a more restful…
Accor to debut Pullman Living and Novotel Living in the Philippines
Accor has announced plans to develop the first Pullman Living and Novotel Living standalone apartments in Manila in partnership with PTC Holdings. Both properties are slated to open in…
Hot hotel openings: AccorHotels’ Novotel Vijayawada Varun and more
In this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've included new properties from AccorHotels, Velas Resorts, Ruby Hotels, Deutsche Hospitality and Hilton.
“If you don’t challenge the norm you will get left behind” – Novotel Hua Hin GM
Just a few weeks after he took up his first GM position at Novotel Hua Hin, I grabbed some time with the very busy and young hotelier, Bernardo de la Garza, to discuss his plans for the…
Accor launches Novotel São Paulo; targets 500 hotels in South America by 2020
With the goal of opening 500 hotels in South America by the end of 2020 AccorHotels has revealed its latest property in the region – Novotel São Paulo Morumbi.
Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao opens its doors
Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao has opened its doors aiming to target luxury and business travellers.
Review: Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 Hotel
Stepping out of the sultry summer sun and into the lobby of Novotel Bangkok Soi 2O, the first thing I noticed, along with the more-than-welcome respite from the scorching midday temperatures…
India’s newest Novotel in Chennai is high on design and F&B concepts
Newly launched, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is the first Novotel with a contemporary design and interiors in India.
AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun has opened in South Korea.
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square unveils new ‘N’ Rooms’ concept
The longstanding Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, has announced the completion of its new N’rooms. Mr. Sagar Naker, general manager, said “We have completed phase 1 with the refurbishment of…
Novotel arrives in India’s most populous state
AccorHotels has launched its Novotel brand in Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India.
The new Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar is located in the centre of the state capital,…
Novotel’s skyscraper hotel opens in Canary Wharf
The Novotel London Canary Wharf, a 39-storey hotel offering 360 degree views across London, opened this week.
It has 313 rooms, 26 individually designed suites, New York-style gym and…
AccorHotels signs Novotel London Stansted
AccorHotels has made a major new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division…
Novotel revamps rooms in Hong Kong
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Novotel Century Hong Kong has unveiled the results of a major refurbishment.
All of the hotel's 510 rooms and suites have now been updated, with…
Novotel Phuket Resort gets a makeover
Twenty years after opening its doors, the Novotel Phuket Resort has undergone a major makeover.
The hotel's 217 rooms have undergone a complete renovation, and the number of room…
AccorHotels signs deal to manage Novotel Downtown Dubai
AccorHotels, one of the world’s leading hotel operators, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Acropole Holdings Limited for the Novotel Downtown Dubai in Dubai, UAE.…
Novotel’s long-stay concept arrives in Asia Pacific
Hanoi has become the location for the Asia Pacific region's first ever Novotel Suites property.
Located in the city's Cau Giay district, the new hotel is aimed at providing…
Large Novotel to open in Surfers Paradise
AccorHotels has been appointed to manage a large hotel in Surfers Paradise, the resort destination on Australia's Gold Coast.
Effective 1 October 2016, the current Hotel Grand…
Novotel makes debut in Xi’an
AccorHotels has celebrated the grand opening of the Novotel Xi’an SCPG, which marks the midscale brand's entry into the ancient Chinese city.
The new hotel, which opened on 28 July,…
Deal signed for AED120m Novotel Sharjah Expo
A formal agreement to build the AED120 million Novotel Sharjah Expo, an exclusive business hotel, has been signed between Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, chairman of Basma Group and…
Accor opens first Novotel in Yanbu
AccorHotels has opened the new seaside Novotel in Yanbu, the Red Sea port city in the western province of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
With this latest addition, AccorHotels has a total…
The Novotel Canary Wharf to open later this year
AccorHotels has revealed its new flagship Novotel in London’s Canary Wharf will open to guests later this year.
The Novotel Canary Wharf is situated at 40 Marsh Street and at 127…
Angry Birds for Novotel
Novotel’s dedicated family offer has been given a fresh edge, through its partnership with The Angry Birds Movie, which was released in UK cinemas on 13 May.
Participating Novotel hotels…
Novotel brings long-stay concept to Asia Pacific
AccorHotels is bringing its new Novotel Suites brand to the Asia Pacific for the first time, with the launch of a new hotel in Vietnam.
Scheduled to open in May 2016, the new Novotel…
Novotel continues to grow in eastern China
AccorHotels has continued to expand its midscale portfolio in eastern China, with the opening of a new Novotel in Ningbo.
Coming just a week after the launch of the first Novotel in…
Novotel opens MICE hotel in Suzhou
AccorHotels has opened its first Novotel in Suzhou, located adjacent to the Chinese city's brand new convention centre.
The new Novotel Suzhou SIP offers 307 rooms overlooking Jinji Lake,…
Novotel arrives in Phu Quoc
AccorHotels has opened its first Novotel on the Vietnamese resort island of Phu Quoc.
Located on a sandy beach and overlooking the sea, Novotel Phu Quoc offers 366 rooms, suites and…
Beachfront Novotel opens in Koh Samui
AccorHotels has opened a new beachfront Novotel on the Thai resort island of Koh Samui.
Located in the main tourist area of Chaweng, the new Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi…
Novotel Dubai WTC partners with MND
Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre (WTC) recently announced its decision to be the official hotel partner hosting the J9 Legends and to help raise awareness of Motor Neuron Disease (MND)…
Novotel Zhuhai becomes a Pullman
AccorHotels has continued to expand its upscale Pullman brand in China with the rebranding of a Novotel in the Pearl River Delta.
The existing Novotel Zhuhai in Guangdong province has…
马尼拉新开Novotel
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）本月将新开位于菲律宾的首个Novotel酒店。
马尼拉Araneta中心Novotel酒店，位于奎松市的Araneta中心，拥有410间客房和套间，，以及提供360度景色的“天空酒廊”。酒店楼高24层，是奎松市目前运营着的最大的酒店。…
Novotel to debut in the Philippines
AccorHotels will open its first Novotel in the Philippines this month.
The new Novotel Manila Araneta Center, which will be located within Quezon City's Araneta Center, features 401…
Revamped meeting rooms at Novotel World Trade Centre
Novotel World Trade Centre recently announced the renovation completion of its meeting rooms.
The newly revamped rooms can accommodate up to 250 guests, eight soundproof meeting rooms…
Novotel印度新开主题乐园酒店
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）将在印度Maharashtra省新开一家Novotel酒店。
新Novotel Imagica Khopoli酒店今日（9月16日）正式开业，酒店被Sahyadri山脉环绕，且离Adlabs Imagica和Aquamagica主题公园咫尺之遥。客人们可以通过孟买－普恩高速公路从孟买前来。…
New Novotel opens near Indian theme parks
AccorHotels will open a new Novotel resort in the Indian state of Maharashtra this week.
The new Novotel Imagica Khopoli will welcome its first guests on 16 September, surrounded by…
Novotel arrives in Myanmar
Accor has taken another step along its expansion path in Myanmar, with the opening of its first Novotel in the country.
The Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min is a brand new property located…
Novotel World Trade Centre undergoes renovation
The Novotel World Trade Centre has recently undergone a refurbishment and will be showcasing its initial batch of 132 renovated guest rooms in the first week of November 2014.
Another…
Accor brings Novotel brand to Chennai
Accor has opened its first Novotel in Chennai - and in the whole of southern India's Tamil Nadu state.
The new Novotel Chennai SIPCOT is located close to the city's 'Silicon Valley'…
Novotel to expand in Phuket
Accor will expand its presence in Phuket next month with the launch of a new Novotel on the Thai resort island.
The new-build Novotel Karon Beach Resort & Spa opens its doors on…
Accor opens new Novotel in Nanjing
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Nanjing Central, the brand's second hotel in the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province.
Located in the Xinjiekou area of the city,…
Novotel Riyadh Olaya opens in KSA
Accor HotelServices Middle East recently signed a management agreement with United Youth Company (UYC) to develop the new Novotel. The hotel is located on Olaya Street in the northern…
Accor signs joint Novotel-ibis project in Singapore
Accor has signed an agreement to manage two new-build hotels in Singapore.
The Novotel Singapore on Stevens and ibis Singapore on Stevens will form part of a brand new mixed-use…
Novotel planned for Sharjah
A 200-room Novotel will open in Q1 2017, adjacent to Sharjah Expo. This will make the property an official business hotel for the exhibition site.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi…
Novotel Darwin reveals results of revamp
The Novotel Darwin Atrium hotel has unveiled the results of a AU$5 million (US$4.5m) room refurbishment.
The property's 140 rooms, suites and apartments have all been remodelled under…
Check-In: Novotel Century Hong Kong Hotel
For business or pleasure, Hong Kong is truly one of the world’s great cities.
It features just the right blend of breathtaking modernity and rich cultural heritage. Located in the…
Asia’s 100th Novotel opens in Phuket
Accor has opened the Asia Pacific region's 100th Novotel, on the Thai resort island on Phuket.
The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort is a newly-built beachfront resort located on the…
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…
Xbox 360 trial for Novotel
Novotel has announced it is to put Xbox 360s in its rooms as part of a trial scheme with Microsoft.
The brand’s hotels in London Paddington, Munich, Warsaw, Milan Linate, Monaco and…
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha to open in summer 2013
The 42-storey Novotel Dubai Al Barsha will open for business in summer 2013.
The 465- room property will boast five food and beverage outlets, nine meeting rooms and a business centre…
Novotel to roll out virtual concierge
Accor has unveiled its new 'virtual concierge' facility, which will be installed in the lobbies of its Novotel properties.
Developed specifically for the brand by Monscierge, the new…
New Novotel launches in Sydney
Accor has rebranded the Citigate Central Sydney, to become the Novotel Sydney Central.
The 255-room hotel, located in the Haymarket area of the city, was formerly operated by Mirvac…
Accor to develop first Novotel in Jeddah
Accor has signed a management contract with Sons of Ahmed Saleh Kaki, a family owned diversified business group, to develop the first Novotel hotel in Jeddah.
The new hotel joins Accor's…
Second Novotel opens in Jakarta
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada in the centre of the Indonesian capital.
Located 30 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta Airport and five minutes from the train…
Novotel returns to Abu Dhabi
Accor will open its new Novotel in Abu Dhabi later this month which will be clustered with an ibis hotel.
A midscale hotel brand will cater to both business and leisure travelers. The…
Novotel opens on Thailand’s Gulf coast
Accor has opened a new Novotel on the beachfront between Hua Hin and Cha Am, on Thailand's Gulf coast.
Just 2.5 hours' drive south of Bangkok, the new 243-room Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach…
Major makeover for Novotel Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley has unveiled the results of its AU$5.6 million (US$5.8m) refurbishment.
The hotel revamped all 200 guestrooms over the course of four months, fitting them…
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…
Novotel Sydney Manly revamps MICE space
The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has completed a major two-year refurbishment, including major upgrades to its conference and event space.
The 213-room Accor property now offers nine…
Accor, Sheikh Salem Saleh Babgi announce new Novotel hotel in Jizan
Accor Middle East has signed a management contract with Sheikh Salem Saleh Babgi in the Jizan Province, to develop a Novotel hotel in the city of Jizan, Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Salem Babgi…
Novotel opens in Guiyang
Accor has announced the official opening of Novotel Guiyang Downtown. The 243-room hotel, located in the capital city of southern China's Guizhou province, joins the Pullman Guiyang as…
Novotel Lombok unveils new rooms
Novotel Lombok has unveiled its redesigned Superior and Deluxe Garden Terrace rooms, following a multi-million dollar makeover. The refurbished rooms have been designed to offer a…
Novotel Bangkok introduces ‘Flexi Meals’
The Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok has introduced a new dining concept called 'Flexi Meal'. The new scheme is an extension of another check-in scheme called '24 Hours Flexi', which…
Novotel opens at Auckland airport
Novotel Auckland Airport was officially opened today by Maori King Tuheitia and New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key. The NZ$65 million (US$52 million) hotel, located 50 metres from the…
Accor unveils new Novotel room concept
Accor's Novotel brand has unveiled a new room concept with the opening of the 370-room Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit. The Novotel 'Next' guestroom includes several new features which Accor…
Accor unveils new Novotel room concept
Accor's Novotel brand has unveiled a new guestroom concept with the opening of the 370-room Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit. The Novotel 'Next' guestroom includes several new features which…
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit opens its doors
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit. The hotel features 370 guest rooms and rises 29 storeys above the Thai capital's Ploenchit Road at Soi Ruamrudee.…
Plymouth Novotel becomes Legacy
The Novotel Hotel in Marsh Mills will be handed over to Legacy Hotels and Resorts next week under a new deal. The property will be renamed the Legacy Plymouth International Hotel when…
Novotel Hong Kong launches green MICE package
Novotel Citygate Hong Kong has launched a Meet n Green Package for environment-conscious meeting planners. At US$ 52 (approx.
Novotel teams up with Penfolds vineyard
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort and Penfolds have blended together to indulge guests in the ultimate sensory experience this winter.The 'Make Your Own Blend package'* allows frustrated…
Novotel plans Aussie wine trips for conference groups
21 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Two of the Barossa Valley's leading events businesses have teamed up to offer conference groups the key to Australia's most famous wine region.Barossa Unearthed is…
Novotel expands in Bangkok
Accor Hotels is expanding its Novotel brand in Bangkok, with three new properties currently under development. Firstly, the 380-room Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit, will open…
Novotel Palm Cove relaunches KidZone
The Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort is realaunching its KidZone kids club, with even more activities daily and to celebrate is offering a special KidZone package that includes…
Novotel Australia teams up with Disney
Any parent knows that a family outing to the movies can cost a small fortune, so Novotel has partnered with Disney to come up with an amazing offer that provides family passes to 6…
Novotel opens in Christchurch
25 January 2009: The new 193-room Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square opens its doors today, offering guests a combination of heritage, cutting edge design, and exceptional…
Novotel survey reveals hotel guest habits
06 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): A decade after the first Novotel Survey was conducted in Australia and New Zealand, the new survey of in-hotel habits reveals that guests of both sexes are…
Novotel Citygate HK certified by Green Globe
HONG KONG, De4c. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Novotel Citygate Hong Kong's effort and commitment to the environment has been recognized and rewarded with the authoritative Green Globe…
Novotel Citygate goes green
Novotel Citygate Hong Kong's effort and commitment to the environment has been recognized and rewarded with the authoritative Green Globe certified status. Green Globe is the leading…
Celebrate a Novotel Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day on December 5 and do not miss the chance to show your love and affection to Dad by inviting him to enjoy all the delicious fares available at The Square Restaurant of…
Novotel Liverpool City Centre opens
Accor has launched an exciting, innovative Novotel in a prime location near Paradise Street in Liverpool, England. Style-led, with a design to appeal to business and leisure…
Novotel goes greener
04 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Novotel announced today that 32 hotels and resorts throughout Asia Pacific have achieved Green Globe Sustainable Tourism Certification and a further 40 hotels have…
Novotel Suva Lami Bay opens in Fiji
Novotel Suva Lami Bay, formally known as the Tradewinds Hotel and Convention Centre, has been officially opened in Fiji.Novotel Suva Lami Bay is the first "new" international brand…
Novotel touches down in Taipei
Singapore, 2 November 2009 (TravMedia.com) - Accor, the most dynamic international hotel group in China, proudly announced today the opening of its first hotel in…
Novotel Nathan Road HK gets Green Globe certificate
20 October 2009, Hong Kong - Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon Hong Kong is the first Novotel in China to achieve the prestigious Green Globe Certified status under the worldwide Green…
Novotel Suvarnabhumi goes green
Bangkok, October 2009 - The hotel's executives Mr. Theerathat Kongjan (back row, centre), Executive Assistant Manager led hotel's Green Globe Committee to hold a Green…
Novotel Hyderabad Airport turns one
Novotel Hyderabad Airport, located just five minutes from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has successfully completed one year of operations on October 1, 2009. To mark the…
Novotel offers ‘Jetlag Therapy’
Bangkok, September 2009 - The Vous Spa at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel proudly presents a unique treatment "JETLAG THERAPHY" for all travelers who feeling tired after a long…
‘Serene Spa’ opens at Novotel Hyderabad Airport
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel has announced the launch of its 'Serene Spa'. The 675m
New Novotel at Auckland Airport
Accor has signed a deal with Tainui Group Holdings and Auckland International Airport (AIAL) to develop and operate the 260-room hotel at Auckland Airport. The Novotel Auckland Airport,…
Novotel opens in Mumbai
Accor has opened its first Novotel-branded property in Mumbai. The 203-room and suite Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach opened this week on a scenic beach-front site overlooking the Arabian Sea. The…
Novotel dresses for success in Australia
Novotel Hotels in Australia has launched its new uniforms, designed by Australian icon, Peter Morrissey. The launch saw an exclusive fashion parade at Novotel Sydney on Darling…
Novotel to be unveiled in Mumbai
Accor is set to debut its Novotel brand in Mumbai. The Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach will soft-open in July when it will become the brand's third Indian property following previous openings in…
Novotel arrives in Manado
The 152-room Novotel Manado form part of an integrated development in the citycentre. The development will also be home to Manado'slargest convention hall, Grand Kawanua International…
Novotel Suvarnabhumi launches hourly rates
Available immediately, Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Bangkok, is offering accommodation on an hourly basis with a minimum stay of two hours at the rate of THB2,000 (US$57). An…
Novotel spreads wings in Asia Pacific
The opening of five new Novotels - in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and India - in less than two months has established Asia Pacific as the key growth region for Accor's most established brand.…
Novotel gets green certificate
Accor has announced today that 11 Novotel hotels and resorts throughout the Asia Pacific region have achieved Green Globe Sustainable Tourism Certification. Accor hopes to see its entire…
New Novotel planned for UAE
French hotel giant, Accor, has teamed up with UAE-based property developer, Aqaar LLC, to develop a new Novotel branded property in Ajman City, the Gulf News has…
Novotel to arrive in Nha Trang
The Vietnamese beach resort of Nha Trang will welcome its first international 4-star hotel when Novotel opens its doors on 15 November.
400km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang is one of…
Novotel Hyderabad Airport opens
Novotel Hyderabad Airport opened its doors yesterday. Situated five minutes from the city's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the 305-room hotel owned by GMR Hyderabad…
New Novotel for Philippines
Accor will expand its Asian presence further with the opening of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center, the hospitalitygiant has announced. The 415-room new build, to be developed with the…
Novotel Hanoi gets going
Work has begun on the construction of the US$40 million Novotel Hanoi, Thanh Nien News reported. The five-storey, 376-room Accor development in the Vietnamese capital is expected to be…
Another Novotel for HK
Accor has opened the 80th property in the Novotel Asia Pacific hotels portfolio, the Novotel Nathan Road, Kowloon Hong Kong.
The four-star 389-room hotel is the third Novotel property in…
Novotel gets wild
The package includes overnight accommodation for a family of four, full buffet breakfast plus a family pass to Sydney Wildlife World for up to two adults and two children. Sydney Wildlife…
HK’s Majestic to be a Novotel
The Majestic will undergo a comprehensive HK$188 million (approx US$24 million) refurbishment programme to upgrade the hotel to a four-star Novotel. The hotel will be closed towards the end…
Introducing the Accor Stadium
Accor has won the naming rights for Stadium Australia, with the iconic venue in Sydney Olympic Park to begin the transition to Accor Stadium.
Accor welcome international travellers back to Amazing Thailand
The long-awaited getaway to Thailand, dreamt of by millions of people across the world, is finally becoming a reality with the country officially reopening to international travellers…
Accor invites Thai residents to awaken their inspiration for travel
Whether it’s a beach escape or immersion in a local neighbourhood through a staycation, travelling to a different environment always gets us inspired.
Accor welcomes beach lovers back to Phuket’s beautiful shores
Travellers to this tropical island are spoilt for choice with a diverse array of offerings from the popular west coast to the more secluded east coast. There are over 30 beaches in Phuket,…
Accor signs three new hotels in Vietnam
Accor has announced the signing of three new hotels for Vietnam with owner partner, Novaland.
Accor to sell a 1.5% stake in Huazhu for EUR239 million
Accor announces that it completed the disposal of a 1.5% stake in Huazhu Group Limited (HTHT) for EUR239 million.
4 travel trends in APAC in 2021
TD has spoken with Kerry Healy and she gave us her two cents on some of the travel trends in APAC this year.
Accor announces new hotels opening in Australia and New Zealand for 2021
Sofitel Adelaide, and two brand new The Sebel properties, 2021 will be a strong year of new hotel openings for Accor in the Pacific.
Accor expands with new hotels in India and Turkey
Accor, an augmented hospitality group, has added India and Turkey to its Middle East & Africa region.
5 action-packed stays perfect for weekend breaks and family holidays
Whether you’re seeking for an action-packed adventure or a cultural enriched journey, here are five options which will keep almost everyone inspired, rejuvenated and satisfied.
New hotel credit scheme gives 40% of room value back to guests to spend on food and spas!
Accor is making it very difficult to ignore the possibilities of exploring Thailand with the launch of a brand new deal, which will see guests offered hotel and resort credit worth 40% of…
New director to drive sales for The Anam Cam Ranh
New appointment for sales head
Accor launches day-room bookings across 10 hotels in Bangkok for use as private offices
Accor is offering a day-use room package across 10 hotels in Bangkok to guests who need a private office space for the day. Bangkokians who are desperately looking for a spacious…
Accor adds 3,400 new rooms to Philippines network
The current big boy of hospitality Accor, has revealed that it will be adding significant girth to its network in the Philippines today with a record-setting nine new hotels signed this…
Fifth AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship tees off
Accor Hotels and specialist travel operators Golfasian and Go Golfing Travel have announced the return of the AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship in Danang for the fifth…
Hot hotel openings: “The majesty of the past with the pulse of the present”
In this week's list of hot hotel openings, bold and modern brands are debuting in the most sought-after heritage destinations.
Accor to debut MGallery in Hong Kong with ‘silver’ hotel
Accor has announced MGallery's first hotel in Hong Kong scheduled to open towards the end of 2019 — The Silveri Hong Kong - MGallery.
Accor’s most anticipated hotel openings in 2020
From Dubai to Rome, Florence, Paris, Basel or London — these hotels are some of Accor's most anticipated new properties scheduled for 2020.
Oakwood strides into Thailand’s leisure sector with Boutique deal
Corporate hospitality and serviced apartment specialists Oakwood, announced last night that they had signed a partnership deal with Thai real estate developers Boutique Corporation, as part…
Hot hotel openings: Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina and more
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from a night cottage in the middle of New Zealand’s wilderness, to a beach club set in a former coconut plantation.
5 travel jobs to look out for in 2019
Here are five hot travel jobs to keep an eye out for in 2019, including luxury travel advisor.
2018 in review: Movers and shakers in the hotel space
Mergers, acquisitions, and billion-dollar funding rounds — so much have happened in 2018 and so I’ve thought of compiling them into one bite-sized piece.
AccorHotels files tender offer to boost development in Central Europe
AccorHotels has filed a tender with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority to purchase remaining shares of Orbis, headquartered in Poland.
What’s in up Sharjah: New attractions, hotels and more
Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirates, has a diverse landscape from deserts and mountains to sandy beaches and mangroves, making it a rich source of eco-tourism, sports and…
Accor becomes Australia’s second biggest employer after USD 1.2 billion acquisition of Mantra Group
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of deals and acquisitions from the French multinational and industry juggernaut Accor. May alone saw the USD 105 million purchase of Chilean hotel group,…
AccorHotels’ acquisition spree continues with Atton Hoteles
It’s just been weeks since AccorHotels bought Switzerland’s Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for US$567 million, but the French hotel giant is not done yet, expanding its portfolio as it…
Accor and Ctrip sign MoU for “magnified experiences and property choices”
Never one to stay out of the travel news cycle for long, AccorHotels, who recently announced the purchase of table reservation system ResDiary, has now released news of another smart…
AI primer with Travelport VP Simon Ferguson, ahead of his keynote at the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit
The week of 16 April is a crucial conference week for travel marketers from around the world and especially in Singapore, as both the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit and the Digital…
China Lodging Group and TPG purchase 2 Beijing hotels for USD20 million
China Lodging Group (Huazhu), a fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China, has announced it has formed a joint venture with TPG Capital Asia (TPG). The deal is an 80 -20% split -- in…
AccorHotels to open three mid-range hotels in Cambodia
AccorHotels, a worldwide leader in the hotel and hospitality industry is set to open three more branches of its popular hotels in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Who won what at the AccorHotels 2017 Pacific Franchise Awards?
Pullman Reef Hotel & Casino hosted the AccorHotels Pacific Franchise Conference on 23 & 24 November which was attended by over 100 franchisees, potential owners and industry movers…
Q&A with Tony Chisholm, former GM and Area Manager of Pullman Saigon Centre
Travel Daily spoke to the dynamic GM, Tony Chisholm to get the low down on brand recognition, the hospitality market in Ho Chi Minh city and the future of Pullman Saigon Centre
Travel…
AccorHotels announce 800th hotel in Asia Pacific
Sofitel Singapore City Centre will open its doors in October
Phuket Launches “Hearts With Hands, Keep Phuket Clean”
The Phuket Hotels Association is encouraging locals and tourists to support a Hearts with Hands, Keep Phuket Clean beach clean up event on the morning of Saturday 16th September 2017
The…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Waldorf Astoria, Sofitel, Rosewood and more
Rosewood Sanya (pictured above)
Location: Part of a 16-hectare integrated resort development in Haitang Bay, next to a large convention centre
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 246, including 45…
AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea
A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital.
Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…
AccorHotels plans first double-decker hotel
AccorHotels has revealed plans for its first "vertical dual hotel", with a new tower in Australia featuring a Novotel sitting on top of an ibis.
Scheduled to open in central Melbourne…
The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more
HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…
AccorHotels adds trio in Myanmar
AccorHotels has signed a major new agreement for three properties in Myanmar.
The partnership with LP Holding will kick off with the opening of the Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort in the…
AccorHotels partners IDeaS for revenue management
AccorHotels has formed a new partnership with IDeaS Revenue Solutions, which provides automated revenue management technology to the hotel sector.
Under the deal, AccorHotels…
AccorHotels merges Singapore operations
AccorHotels has consolidated its operations in Singapore, bringing together three offices into its main headquarters.
The regional offices of AccorHotels, loyalty programme Accor…
Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…
Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 106
Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
AccorHotels ramps up UK-based CSR activities
AccorHotels’ UK operations financed the planting of over 16,000 trees in 2016 under its pioneering Plant for the Planet programme.
The programme, which is financed by the money saved…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…
Innside Yogyakarta
Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 242
Facilities:…
The latest appointments from Garuda, AccorHotels, Amadeus and more…
LAURENT A. VOIVENEL has joined Swiss-Belhotel International as senior vice president of operations & development for the Middle East, Africa & India. A seasoned industry…
Turkish Airlines gives agents a “Taste of Turkey”
Turkish Airlines hosted a workshop for the travel trade in Birmingham last week, allowing the city’s agents to sample a “Taste of Turkey”.
The event took place at the Novotel Birmingham…
AccorHotels launches Star Wins agent incentive
AccorHotels has launched a new nationwide campaign targeting UK agents and planners aiming to increase the number of meeting and event bookings made throughout 2017 with prizes including a…
Chinese group opened 700+ hotels in 2016
Huazhu Hotels Group, a major budget chain and AccorHotels' partner in China, opened more than 700 hotels in 2016.
The Shanghai-based company revealed this week that it added a total…
Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu
ibis Saigon Airport
Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International
Grade: Economy
Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments
Facilities:…
Olivier Daguzan named COO of AccorHotels’ HotelInvest UK division
Olivier Daguzan has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for AccorHotels’ HotelInvest division in the UK. He will take on the role in addition to heading the division in Benelux which he…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…
ibis Bangkok Impact
Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok
Grade: Economy
Keys: 587
Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner
Meeting…
AccorHotels seeks sporting boost with Rugby League World Cup
AccorHotels is aiming to enhance its fan base in Oceania by partnering the Rugby League World Cup.
The hotel group has become the Official Accommodation Partner of the tournament,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
AccorHotels acquires 15 Australian hotels
AccorHotels has reached a new agreement for the restructuring of its Australian portfolio, which will include the acquisition of 15 ibis hotels in the country.
Under the terms of the…
World Halal Tourism Awards 2016 winners announced
The second World Halal Tourism Awards 2016 winners have been announced.
An unprecedented 1.9 million votes were received across the 16 Halal tourism categories making it the largest…
Technology takes off at ibtm world 2016
Meetings industry technology went mainstream at ibtm world 2016 in Barcelona last week. Many of the 3000 international exhibitors chose to showcase themselves by using the very latest…
AccorHotels brings new budget hotel to Bogor
Travellers to Bogor, the satellite city near Jakarta, now have a new budget accommodation option.
AccorHotels has opened the ibis Styles Bogor Raya in the West Java city, next to its…
Bangkok to get new rooftop bar
Bangkok's increasingly competitive rooftop bar scene will soon have a new contender, following the launch of Sky on 20 at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.
Located on the 26th and top floor…
The latest industry appointments
JONATHAN KAO has been appointed as BCD Travel's new managing director for Greater China, overseeing the company's operations in mainland China and Hong Kong. Kao joins BCD Travel from…
Triple launch for AccorHotels in Anhui
The Chinese province of Anhui how has 1,500 more international hotel rooms, following the launch of three new properties by AccorHotels.
In partnership with China's Wanda Group,…
India’s first ibis Styles opens in Goa
AccorHotels has opened its first ever ibis Styles in India.
Located in northern Goa, the 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is a short drive from Calangute and Candolim beaches. Under…
AccorHotels unveils new Indian beach resort
AccorHotels has opened a new beach resort in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
The new Varun Beach Bheemili Resort is set on a two-hectare plot of…
First ibis hotel opens in Hyderabad
AccorHotels has introduced its ibis brand to the Indian city of Hyderabad.
The new ibis Hyderabad HITEC City takes the hotel group’s presence in the city to five hotels, making…
Chinese hotel group adds 730 properties in 12 months
One of China's biggest hotel groups has increased its portfolio by 730 properties in the last 12 months, at an average rate of two new openings per day.
Shanghai-based China Lodging…
AccorHotels invested £28m in UK refurbishments in 2015
AccorHotels is investing heavily in the refurbishment of its British hotel portfolio, with over £28 million invested in renovation projects in 2015 alone.
The group’s HotelInvest division…
Hertz offers Le Club AccorHotels members global benefits
Car rental firm Hertz and hotel operator AccorHotels have partnered to provide Le Club AccorHotels members with special car rental offers, including exclusive benefits, globally.
With…
Action Group upgrades Dubai hotel project
Kuwait-based Action Group has upgraded its latest Dubai hotel project to a four-star property in a bid to cater to an anticipated influx of medical tourists.
The company plans to invest…
Dual-branded hotels the future: HVS
Customers booking a stay with a particular hotel group are increasingly likely to be offered a choice of two brands on one site as the number of two-in-one or ‘dual-brand’ hotels looks set…
Face to face: Chris Roe, VP Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Manager, UK & Ireland, AccorHotels
How important is the UK trade to AccorHotels and why?
We work very closely with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and corporate agents, as well as leisure agents, from bed…
AccorHotels renews deal for Hyberabad Convention Centre
AccorHotels has renewed its management agreement for the Hyderabad Convention Centre and adjoining Novotel.
The new agreement will see the European hotel group continue to manage the…
雅高于黑龙江新开昊方诺富特酒店
大庆昊方诺富特酒店于5月29日盛大开业，这是集团旗下中端酒店品牌诺富特在大庆开业的首家酒店，也是雅高酒店集团在黑龙江省开业的第四家酒店。
目前，雅高在哈尔滨和齐齐哈尔运营着一家索菲特和两家宜必思酒店。
“我们很激动能在黑龙江新开首座诺富特酒店，”雅高酒店大中华区首席运营官Michel…
AccorHotels adds new hotel in China’s frozen north
AccorHotels has opened its fourth hotel in Heilongjiang - China's northernmost province.
The new Novotel Daqing Haofang has become the company's first property in the city of Daqing,…
“万达城”南昌开业 三个主题乐园
5月28日，万达首个以“万达城”命名的超大型文旅商综合项目落户江西南昌。
“万达城”是万达文化旅游城的简称，是万达世界独创的文化旅游新产品，集合文化、旅游、商业，丰富的业态远超单一产品的主题乐园。“万达城”包括核心业态超大型万达茂、大型室外主题乐园、室内主题乐园、顶级舞台秀、酒店群、酒吧街等内容。过去说万达广场就是城市中心，现在“万达城”就是中国新的旅游中心。…
AccorHotels opens trio at huge new Chinese theme park
AccorHotels has opened a trio of new hotels at a major new Chinese theme park.
The three new hotels, which will operate under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure brands, add almost 1,400…
AccorHotels plans 80 more Indian properties by 2020
AccorHotels is planning to open 80 hotels in India by 2020, Hindu BusinessLine reported a senior company executive as saying.
The European hotel group is set to open 10 new Indian…
AccorHotels adds new budget option in Samui
AccorHotels has expanded its budget portfolio in Thailand with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel on the island of Koh Samui.
Scheduled to open in early 2017, ibis Styles Samui…
First ibis Styles to open in Manama
AccorHotels recently signed a management agreement with Action Hotels to develop an ibis Styles in the Diplomatic Area of Manama.
This will be the eighth collaboration between…
Young Londoners benefit from ‘Hospitality Futures’ initiative
Twenty-three young and unemployed Londoners have been offered the chance of a career in the hospitality industry, due to an initiative funded by Solidarity AccorHotels.
The youths have…
AccorHotels adds four in Australia
AccorHotels, which is already Australia's largest hotel operator, has continued to expand its nationwide portfolio with the addition of four new properties.
Announced at the…
AccorHotels makes living wage pledge
AccorHotels has announced that it will go beyond the Government’s guidelines and will apply the new National Living Wage to all AccorHotels UK employees previously paid below £7.20 per hour,…
诺富特将长住酒店概念带至亚太
近日，雅高酒店（AccorHotel）将首次把诺富特公寓开在亚太地区，下月越南河内将新建诺富特公寓。
公寓计划于今年5月正式营业，河内诺富特公寓将提供多种公寓式单元，从一居室到3卧室不等的选择，全部配备厨房用具。
雅高酒店表示，这一概念是为了为长期、短期、商务旅客提供舒适的停留地点。
公寓位于河内Duy Tan街，是一处距离河内工业园区很近的新商务中心。…
AccorHotels strengthens its presence in KSA
AccorHotels recently signed a management agreement with Al-Mohammadia Almotahda for an upper midscale Novotel Suites in Al Khobar.
The 196-key property is the fourth project between…
KSA looks at boost in mid-market hotel development
The hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant shift towards development of mid-range hotels in 2016, according to a new report.
With a market dominated by…
Kuwait looks to enhance its tourism industry
Tourism in Kuwait will soon get a shot in the arm. Recent statistics suggest that the country is looking to invest in its travel and tourism sector which is forecasted to grow by 4.3%…
诺富特酒店在江浙扩张
近日，雅高酒店（AccorHotels）继续着在中国东部的扩张，在浙江宁波新开了一座诺富特酒店。
下周起，苏州诺富特酒店就将正式推出。而宁波诺富特酒店则是诺富特在浙江的首次推出。
“我们很激动能将首座诺富特酒店带来宁波这座快速发展的商业中心城市，”雅高酒店大中华区首席运营官Michel Molliet表示。…
Accor’s HotelInvest division to open five new UK hotels
The HotelInvest division of AccorHotels will open five new hotels in the UK in 2016 and 2017, it has announced.
HotelInvest will invest more than £160m in five upcoming properties to…
雅高酒店在达尔文机场新建两座酒店
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）近日来到澳大利亚，在达尔文机场新签订了两座酒店的协议。
雅高酒店签订了两份管理协议，曾经的达尔文机场酒店（Darwin Airport Hotel）和达尔文机场度假村（Darwin Airport Resort），现在将重命名为达尔文机场诺富特酒店和达尔文机场美居酒店。…
New ibis Styles opens in Brisbane
AccorHotels has opened a new budget hotel in Brisbane.
The ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street, which is attached to the Myer Centre and Queen Street Mall, welcomed its first guests on…
AccorHotels adds two properties at Darwin Airport
AccorHotels has expanded its Australian portfolio with the signing of two new hotels at Darwin International Airport.
The company has sealed management contracts for the former Darwin…
AccorHotels pens triple deal in Phuket
AccorHotels has significantly expanded its presence in Phuket with the signing of a deal for three more properties.
The agreement, penned with Avista Resort & Spa Patong Company,…
苏梅岛新开诺富特度假村
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）来到泰国著名度假胜地苏梅岛，新开了一座诺富特度假村（Novotel）。
这座新的度假村位于主要旅游区查汶海滩，查汶海滩诺富特度假村（Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi）提供183间客房，包括一些海滨客房和20套家庭房。…
So Sofitel to debut in KL
AccorHotels has unveils plans to launch its luxury So Sofitel brand in Kuala Lumpur.
Developed by Oxley Holdings, the new 207-room So Sofitel Hotel and 590-key So Sofitel Residence will…
AccorHotels set to offload 85 hotels across Europe
Pursuing the transformation of HotelInvest's hotel portfolio, AccorHotels has revealed it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a new hotel investment company for the sale of 85 owned…
雅高推出富国岛诺富特度假村
近日，雅高酒店（AccorHotels）表示，将来到越南紧邻柬埔寨海岸线的海岛富国岛，新开富国岛诺富特度假村（Novotel Phu Quoc Resort）。
富国岛诺富特度假村位于岛上临近多洞镇的海滩边，也毗邻岛上众多最受欢迎的景点，如白沙滩、芽明渔村等。…
Theme park planned for Bangkok’s IMPACT conference centre
A new theme park and marina complex are among the major developments being planned at IMPACT, Thailand's largest conference and exhibition centre.
The operators of the facility, which…
AccorHotels expands UK footprint with new property deals
AccorHotels has revealed it has signed three new properties already in 2016.
The three hotels within the ibis and Novotel brands are located in key gateway locations across the UK:…
AccorHotels opens second ibis in Chennai
AccorHotels has continued to expand its budget hotel portfolio in India, with the opening of its second ibis in Chennai.
Located on Mount Road in the centre of the city, ibis Chennai…
AccorHotels expands its presence in UAE
AccorHotels recently announced its intent to add to the strategic cluster of hotels located in Dubai.
Opening its doors in mid-January 2016, economy hotel ibis One Central will join…
AccorHotels brings Mercure brand to Wuhan
AccorHotels has opened its first Mercure-branded hotel in Wuhan.
The new Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park is a 251-room property located in the city's Jianghan district, 15 minutes' drive…
AccorHotels to roll out electric car charging in UK
AccorHotels has signed a new agreement with Chargemaster to roll out electric car charging points at ibis and Novotel properties across the UK.
Commencing from the start of 2016, the…
AccorHotels buys Fairmont-Raffles for US$2.9bn
AccorHotels has agreed to acquire FRHI, the company that operates Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel.
Under the terms of the deal, AccorHotels will issue 46.7 million new shares and pay…
AccorHotels signs triple hotel deal in Beijing
AccorHotels has strengthened its presence in China with the signing of a deal with the Luneng Group for three hotels in Beijing.
The three projects, two of which are new-build hotels,…
三星和雅高酒店签订科技协议
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）和三星（Samsung）正式签署了一份协议，将在其全部酒店内推出这项“智能”技术。
协议签订后，三星将为雅高酒店所有客房、大堂、酒吧以及餐厅提供智能解决方案，作为雅高酒店一次最新的技术升级。
两家公司还发布了计划，会在韩国首尔设计建造一个“试验酒店”，使用三星最新的技术。两家公司表示，将共同于全球推出现代、高科技的酒店理念。…
Samsung to roll out “smart” technology at AccorHotels
AccorHotels has formed a new partnership with Samsung to roll out "smart" technology across its entire portfolio of hotels.
The agreement will lead to Samsung's hotels solutions being…
Sofitel expands in Singapore with Sentosa rebranding
AccorHotels has officially launched its second Sofitel in Singapore.
The company has rebranded the Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa, which it already managed, as the Sofitel…
New MD appointed for Jurys Inn
Amaris Hospitality has appointed Jason Carruthers managing director of Jurys Inn.
Carruthers will take up his role in early January 2016. Working closely with the Amaris Hospitality…
AccorHotels opens dual-branded hotel at Delhi Airport
AccorHotels has opened a new dual-branded hotel complex close to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The new Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity project will add 670 rooms…
AccorHotels to launch over 2,000 new hotel rooms in Makkah
AccorHotels recently announced signing of three management agreements with Al Rajhi Investment Group for a trio-cluster of hotel properties in Al Naseem, Makkah.
The Al Naseem project…
AccorHotels acquires French hotel portfolio
AccorHotels has confirmed the purchase of a portfolio of 43 hotels in France (totaling 4,237 rooms) from Foncière des Régions, for a total of €281 million.
Located in France, the…
100 up for AccorHotels in Indonesia
AccorHotels has opened its 100th hotel in Indonesia.
The opening of the new Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla City Centre marked the company milestone, and also marked the launch of the…
Action Hotels, Accor highlight importance of mid-economy hotels
Action Hotels has announced its intent to further roll-out of properties under management by AccorHotels.
The group's founder and chairman, HE Sheikh Mubarak A M Al Sabah held…
AccorHotels moves into Iran with double development
AccorHotels will move into Iran for the first time next month, with the opening of two new airport hotels in the country's capital Tehran.
The European hotel group has signed a management…
雅高酒店预计泰国业务将在三月内恢复正常
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）公布了上周曼谷爆炸对其业务的影响情况并表示他们相信曼谷可以很快恢复过来。
近日在曼谷的一场新闻发布会上，Patrick Basset，雅高酒店泰国片区首席运营官表示，位于曼谷的雅高酒店于今年上半年经历了一个42%的每间客房营业额上涨。…
雅高酒店将在泰国推出新酒店品牌
雅高酒店（AccorHotels）正在计划将三个新品牌带到泰国。
Patrick Basset，雅高负责泰国及其片区的首席运营官表示，雅高正在寻找机会推出其服务式公寓The Sebel、Suite Novotel子品牌、以及目前的生活品牌标签，Mama Shelter。
所有地产都计划于曼谷推出，虽然目前还没有签订具体的合同。…
AccorHotels plans new brands in Thailand
AccorHotels is planning to bring three new brands to Thailand.
Patrick Basset, company's chief operating officer for Thailand and the region, revealed today that his company is…
AccorHotels expects Thai recovery “within three months”
AccorHotels has revealed the extent of the downturn of its Thai business in the wake of last week's Bangkok bomb, but said it believes the city's hotels can recover quickly.
Addressing…
AccorHotels starts work on double development at Brisbane Airport
Construction work has commenced on AccorHotels' two new properties at Brisbane Airport.
First announced in July 2014, the new Pullman and ibis hotels will rise at Brisbane Airport's…
Majority of Accor hotels deploy Ruckus smart Wi-Fi
In a recent development, AccorHotels have deployed Ruckus Wireless’s Ruckus Smart WiFi products and technology across their hotels in GCC and Egypt.
The Ruckus smart WiFi network…
AccorHotels Middle East expands in Riyadh
AccorHotels Middle East recently announced the opening of Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar.
This is the fifth operational hotel in Riyadh and 15th to open in Saudi Arabia.
The Group has…
Mekong Tourism Forum adds new marketing workshop
This year's Mekong Tourism Forum will feature a new marketing workshop series.
Taking place on 15 June at the start of the event in Danang, the Mekong Tourism Marketing Workshop has…
Qatar Airways acquires second UK hotel
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in the Scottish capital.
The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor, which…
Accor to launch ibis Styles brand in Singapore
Accor will launch another of its hotel brands in Singapore this year, with the opening of the city's first ibis Styles hotel.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests in the fourth quarter…
Qatar Airways buys Scottish hotel
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor.
The Novotel Edinburgh…
New Appointments
MIKAEL SVENSSON has been appointed general manager of Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Svensson is well placed to oversee launch of the USD$ one billion property, the Group’s first venture…
Accor returns to Yangon
Accor has returned to Yangon for the first time in more than a decade with the opening of a new Novotel.
The new Novotel Yangon Max offers 366 rooms and suites, plus a range of…
Accor to operate India’s biggest convention centre
Accor has made a major new move into the Indian MICE sector with the signing of a management agreement for the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) – South Asia’s biggest event…
Aparthotel Adagio Premium opens for business
The Accor Group recently unveiled the Aparthotel Adagio Premium in Dubai.
The new property features 198 serviced apartments, 72 one-bedroom, 76 two-bedroom, 35 three-bedroom and 15…
Accor signs up to TripAdvisor Instant Booking
Accor has agreed to participate in TripAdvisor's Instant Booking service, allowing users to make bookings for Accor hotels without leaving the TripAdvisor site.
Currently available to…
Pullman to debut in Fiji
Accor has revealed that it will launch its first Pullman hotel in Fiji next year.
The company has signed a contract to manage a new-build property in the South Pacific country, which…
Vietnam hosts tourism night in Kolkata
Vietnam and India strengthened their blossoming tourism ties recently, at major trade event in Kolkata.
Hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam at the Novotel Hotel & Residence Kolkata,…
The latest industry appointments
MICHAEL SENGOL has been selected to lead the Bintan Lagoon Resort. The hospitality industry veteran takes the role of interim managing director at the 470-room Indonesian property,…
Accor’s UK hotels set record-high occupancy
UK hotels under Accor brands set record-high occupancy rates and price gains during the fourth quarter of its financial year.
Its economy and midscale brands, which include ibis, ibis…
The latest industry appointments
KATERINA GIANNOUKA has been appointed as Rosewood Hotel Group's new vice president of development for Asia Pacific & China, spearheading the growth of the Rosewood, New World and…
Remembering the fallen – 10 years since the 2004 tsunami
Ten years ago I survived the tsunami.
On Boxing Day 2004, I was taking a morning run along Patong Beach, Phuket. It was a picture perfect day - so much so that this led to one of the…
Major franchise deal to accelerate Accor’s Chinese growth
Accor has signed a new alliance with one of China’s largest hotel operators, as it accelerates its expansion plans in the world’s most populous country.
The European hotel group has…
Accor adds two more Australian hotels
Accor has continued to expand its network of hotels in Australia, with the launch of new properties in New South Wales and Victoria.
Effective 1 December 2014, the former Four Points…
The latest industry appointments
GARY WARNOCK has been appointed general manager of the Dorsett Grand Chengdu. An experienced hotelier, Warnock spent the last seven years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where worked…
China Airlines unveils new lounge concept
China Airlines has launched its new VIP lounge at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
The new lounge is based on the design of a classical Chinese garden and reflects the…
Action Hotels, Accor ink management agreement
Action Hotels Plc inked a hotel management agreement (HMA) with Accor Group for a third hotel in Kuwait. The agreement for the 160-room four-star Novotel property was signed by Action…
NEW APPOINTMENTS
JOE BATSHOUN has been appointed general manager of ART Rotana Amwaj Islands. He has been heading the pre-opening team of ART Rotana and is responsible for overall running and operation of…
Accor reaches Asian milestone with new Pullman
Accor has reached the milestone of 600 hotels in Asia Pacific, with the signing of a new Pullman in Hong Kong.
The company has penned a management contract for the existing Park Lane…
Britannia retains ‘worst UK hotel chain’ title
Britannia Hotels have been named as the UK’s ‘worst hotel chain’ by Which? for the second year in a row.
The hotel company was the only firm out of 29 that had a satisfaction score…
UK hotels help Accor’s Q3 boost
Recovery for hotel stays in the UK and a range of new openings has helped French hotel giant Accor post a rise in revenues for its third quarter period.
Demand for its economy hotels,…
Accor expands in Jeddah
Accor Hotel Services Middle East is set to open three more hotels in Jeddah by the end of 2018, under the Novotel, Ibis and Adagio brands. The operator has signed management agreements…
Accor expands KSA presence
In a strategic move to expand its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Accor HotelServices Middle East recently inked management agreements with Alesayi Group.
The agreement was…
Accor arrives in Myanmar
Accor has made its debut in Myanmar with the launch of a new hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw.
The Lake Garden hotel, which has become a member of Accor's luxury MGallery Collection,…
The latest industry appointments
CHANDRASHEKHAR JOSHI has been appointed general manager of the new JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, which is scheduled to open next month. Joshi, or CJ as he is…
ibis debuts in Chennai
Accor has launched its ibis brand in Chennai, as part of a major new dual-branded development in the city.
Located in the city’s 'Silicon Valley' area, right opposite the entrance of…
The latest industry appointments
MOHAMMED SHOEB has been named general manager of the Novotel Chennai SIPCOT, located in Chennai's main IT hub. Shoeb has 25 years’ hospitality experience including operations and sales…
Accor acquires 13 new UK properties
Accor has acquired 13 properties in the UK under its HotelInvest owner and investor arm.
The 13 hotels have been bought from Tritax for EUR89 million (GBP71m) that includes 12 ibis…
The latest industry appointments
AGATHA LEE has been appointed as Abacus' new general manager for Hong Kong. Ms Lee has served as Cathay Pacific's country manager in Italy since 2011, and has also held various sales and…
Accor to open two hotels at Brisbane Airport
Two new Accor hotels will be developed at Brisbane Airport, as part of a AU$150 million (US$140m) project.
The European hotelier will operate new Pullman and ibis properties at the…
Accor adds Grand Mercure in Goa
Accor has launched a new Grand Mercure hotel in Goa.
Located close to North Goa's main beaches and entertainment areas, the new Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort is designed to offer a…
Abu Dhabi gets the largest Adagio in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi recently welcomed the Accor Group’s largest property in the Middle East - Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan.
The apart-hotel complex offers 279 apartments that include: 70 studios,…
The latest industry appointments
FRED LAM TIN-FUK has been named as the new chief executive offer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Lam has worked for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) since 1986, where…
Jean-Jacques Dessors and Christophe Landais
Could you elaborate on Accor’s performance for the year so far and expectation for the year ahead?
Jean-Jacques: We recently welcomed a new chairman who started in August of 2013, so…
Yangon hotel room supply to double
The supply of quality hotel rooms is expected to double in the next five years.
According to a new report by JLL, 4,518 new rooms are expected to open in Myanmar's largest city, of…
The latest industry appointments
BERNARD FRANCIS has been appointed as AirAsia X's new commercial director. With 14 years' experience in the aviation industry, Francis is a former Malaysia Airlines executive. He returns…
Accor signs new-build hotel in New Zealand
Accor has agreed to manage a hotel currently under construction in New Zealand.
The Novotel New Plymouth is scheduled to open early next year on the west coast of New Zealand's North…
The latest industry appointments
Etihad has announced several new appointments as part of the creation of the Etihad Aviation Group. Rick Allen has joined from Air Canada to become senior vice president operations,…
Fujairah gets three new Accor hotels
Accor has opened three new hotels in Fujairah. The three-property project will include an Ibis, Adagio and Novotel hotels in Fujairah. The total cost of the project exceeds AED400…
Latest Industry Appointments – India
Dr SRINIVASAN DWARAKANATH has been appointed as the India CEO for Airbus. Dwaraka will be responsible for setting
up Airbus’ industrial footprint in the region including the Airbus…
Accor Hotels commence ME road show
Accor Middle East commenced its annual Middle East Road Show. The event provided an opportunity to network with customers and share progress made over the past year. This also comes in…
What are the travel Superbrands of 2014?
British Airways was named top consumer brand from a shortlist of 1,500 which was then selected for quality, reliability and distinction.
Thomas Cook, Heathrow, Virgin Trains, P&O…
Accor to double portfolio in Malaysia
Accor has unveiled a major expansion plan in Malaysia, where it intends to more than double its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of 2015.
The European hotelier unveiled its plans in…
The latest industry appointments
IAN THOMAS has been announced as the new president of Boeing China. Thomas, who has served as president of Boeing Australia & South Pacific for the past five years, will now move to…
Accor raises earnings target
Accor has increased its full-year earnings target for 2013, after revenues climbed across the group.
The European hotel giant said it now expects to generate earnings before interest…
Accor expands Sebel brand in Western Australia
Accor has announced that its two Vacation Club apartments in Western Australia, The Vines Resort & Country Club and the Busselton Apartments, have been rebadged under the Sebel…
Accor signs another three Myanmar hotels
Accor has signed an agreement to manage three new-build hotels in Myanmar, in a deal that will introduce two new brands to the country.
The European company was one of the first…
Movable walls and electric floors – students design ‘hotel of the future’
A group of students has come up with a range of ideas for the 'hotel of the future', after Accor held a competition to help define the future of its Novotel brand.
Personalisation,…
The latest industry appointments
SAMUEL P. LIN has been named as the new president of China Airlines. Lin has spent the last 30 years in Taiwan's aviation and transport industries, including spells with the Evergreen…
Accor expands presence in UAE
Accor Middle East has officially inaugurated the Novotel Al Barsha. Owned by API Hotels and Resorts, the 465 rooms, four-star property caters to both business and leisure travellers.…
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Accor, API Hotels & Resorts ink management contract
Accor Middle East recently inked a management contract with API Hotels and Resorts. The contract will see the first upscale serviced apartments - the Adagio Aparthotel Premium – set up…
The latest industry appointments
JOHN SLOSAR has been named as the new Chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways, John Swire & Sons, Swire Pacific, Swire Properties and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering. Currently the Chief…
Wendy Wu to go on the road
Wendy Wu has announced it will embark on another travel agent roadshow this autumn.
The tour operator will begin its tour in Manchester on 10 September and stop at another nine…
Accor promotion celebrates partnership with Etihad
Accor has launched a special promotion for its members to celebrate becoming a partner with the Etihad Guest loyalty programme.
Etihad Guest members, who are also members of Le Club…
Accor properties acquire EarthCheck certification
The Accor properties in UAE spanning Novotel and Ibis Deira City Centre and Suite Novotel and Ibis Mall of the Emirates achieved the EarthCheck Certified status. This achievement was under…
Best Western moves into Myanmar
Best Western has announced plans to launch its first hotel in Myanmar.
The US hotel company has sealed an agreement to take over the management of the Green Hill Hotel in Yangon, in a…
GTA renews Accor deal
Accommodation wholesaler GTA has renewed its distribution contract with leading hotel operator Accor.
The deal means that GTA can sell brands like Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel,…
Accor doubles presence in Abu Dhabi
Accor Middle East has reinforced its presence in the UAE with the opening of its first clustered property, the 294-room Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate and the 224-room Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate. …
The latest industry appointments – Asia
DEBORAH KERR has been appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer for Sabre. Formerly with Hewlett Packard and NASA's jet propulsion laboratory, Ms Kerr will lead the travel…
Best Western eyes Myanmar entry
Best Western is planning to enter the Myanmar hotel market, its Asian operations chief has revealed.
Speaking this week, Glenn de Souza, Best Western's Vice President of International…
Accor makes multi-brand move into Myanmar
Accor has announced its intention to open its first three hotels in Myanmar.
The move will see the entry of two Accor brands, Novotel and MGallery, into three locations in the…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
KAPIL CHOPRA has become the new President of The Oberoi Group, responsible for Oberoi and Trident Hotels in India. With 19 years’ experience, Chopra most recently served as Oberoi’s…
Accor expands its presence in Saudi Arabia
Accor recently signed a management contract with Sons of Ahmed Saleh Kakito develop the first Novotel hotel in Jeddah.
Christophe Landais, managing director Accor Middle East, said: "We…
Accor, Al Hokair Group join forces for hotel in Riyadh
Accor Middle East signed a franchise management contract with Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development, to develop the first Suite Novotel hotel in Riyadh.
The management contract was…
Pullman arrives in Vietnam
Accor’s Pullman brand now has a presence in Vietnam after the opening of its first property in Hanoi.
Previously known as Hanoi Horison Hotel, Pullman Hanoi recently completed a…
Doubletree By Hilton enters Burundi
Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Opulent Group, for the conversion of a hotel in the capital city of Bujumbura in Burundi, East Africa.
The 130-room…
Ibis Christchurch reopening brings much needed capacity
The Ibis Christchurch reopened yesterday, becoming the first city centre hotel to open since the shattering earthquake in February 2011.
The hotel has undergone major remedial work,…
Accor to add 5,000 beds in Africa
Accor has announced it is to add around 5,000 new rooms and open 30 hotels in Africa in the next four years.
The hotel group, which opened its first property in the Congo in 1975, made the…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
TRACY DEDMAN has been announced as British Airways' new Regional General Manager for Greater China and the Philippines. Replacing Kevin McQuillan, she moves to the new role from her previous…
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…
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.…
The latest appointments – Asia
CHRIS ADAMS has been named as the new General Manager of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas. A New Zealand national Adams arrives at the resort from the Anantara Golden Triangle,…
Accor acquires Mexican hotel chain
Accor has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of the hotel assets of Grupo Posadas, a Mexican hotel company.
The deal, which is worth £175m, will see Accor acquire 15…
Accor acquires Latin America’s Grupo Posadas
Accor has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of the hotel assets of Grupo Posadas, a Mexican hotel company.
The deal, which is worth US$275 million, will see Accor…
Accor to rebrand Mirvac’s Newcastle Beach hotel
Accor has announced that it will rebrand The Sebel Newcastle Beach hotel later this month, following its recent acquisition of the Mirvac hotel group.
From 26 July 2012, the New South Wales…
Accor launches ibis in major Vietnam expansion
Accor has unveiled a major expansion in Vietnam, including the launch of its ibis budget hotel brand.
The European hotel company yesterday announced three new developments in the country,…
Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday goes global!
Travel Daily’s travel industry networking event, Thirsty Thursday, will turn into a truly global gathering in the coming weeks, with seven events being held in the space of 15 days on…
Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday goes global!
Travel Daily’s travel industry networking event, Thirsty Thursday, will turn into a truly global gathering in the coming weeks, with no fewer than seven events being held in the space of 15…
Emirates Dubai Stopover Programme completes a year
Emirates airline Dubai Stopover Programme reaches its one-year mark in Egypt. In 2011 the hotel and sightseeing package witnessed an increase of 55% in number of travellers compared to the…
Driving Monaco to new heights
The world’s second smallest country is striving to become more than a hideout for racing drivers, finds Simon Willmore
We gaze out from the rooftop poolside of the Fairmont, at the…
Saudi Arabia on Accor’s radar for expansion
Accor Middle East is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Group has announced that it has signed a management contract to develop a mid-scale hotel in Jizan.…
Accor acquires Australia’s Mirvac Hotels
Accor has completed the purchase of the Mirvac Group’s hotel interests in Australia and New Zealand.
The deal will see the European hotel giant add a total of 43 hotels to its portfolio…
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…
Accor plans major recruitment drive in India
Accor has announced its plan to go on a major recruitment drive in India. By the end of 2012, the French hotel chain will add 1,100 employees to the existing staff strength of 3,600…
Accor ME eyes expansion in key Middle East destinations by 2015
Accor Middle East announced its expansion plans and is all set to open 22 new hotels representing 5,598 rooms, in key destinations such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Egypt within…
The latest industry appointments
ROSS VEITCH has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Wego.com. Veitch co-founded the business with Craig Hewitt in 2005 following a six year stint with Yahoo! Southeast Asia. He…
The latest industry appointments
SCOTT BLUME has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rajakamar Group, Indonesia's largest domestic hotel provider. Blume (pictured) brings more than 30 years' experience to the…
Centara, Accor to end relationship
Centara Hotels & Resorts and Accor have announced that they will end their association at three Thailand properties at the end of this year. Two partnership agreements will expire on 31…
The latest industry appointments
CHIN YAU SENG will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways Holding on 1 November 2011, succeeding Tony Davis. Chin was formerly the CEO of Silk Air and has more than 15 years…
TDA Appointments w/e 25 August 2011
FERDINAND TRINIDAD fills the newly-created role of Vice President, Pre-Opening for ONYX Hospitality. The Filipino has held various operational with several renowned hotel groups in Asia…
TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 28 July 2011
GEORGE TANASIJEVICH has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands. Tanasijevich is also the Managing Director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands…
APPOINTMENTS w/e 14 July 2011
SYMON BRIDLE has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality. Bridle joined New World in 2009 as Senior Vice President - operations. He…
Accor rebrands Abu Dhabi property
Accor is expanding its Mercure brand with the rebranding of the Novotel Abu Dhabi City Centre to Mercure Abu Dhabi City Centre.Christophe Landais, MD, Accor Middle East commented: "The…
Accor to develop 21 Indonesian hotels
Accor has announced the further expansion of its network in Indonesia with 21 new hotels. These new hotels will be distributed across the archipelago and will add 4,526 new rooms to the…
Etihad launches free luxury stopover promotion
Etihad Airways has launched a new promotion offering a free luxury stopover in Abu Dhabi. The airline will provide a free stopover at selected hotels in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island or Dubai for…
Accor empowers Chinese AIDS victims
Accor has launched the second phase of its three-year 'Empowerment Builds the Future' CSR programme, designed to help Chinese women and children affected by the AIDS virus. Launched on 18…
TDA Appointments w/e 12 May 2011
PAUL BEESON has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB), effective June 2011. The move marks a promotion for Beeson, who was previously the PCB's Director…
MICE and corporate event returns to Manado
The International MICE & Corporate Travel Mart (IMCTM) is taking place in Manado, North Sulawesi, from 17-21 May. Held at the Sintesa Peninsula Hotel Manado, the IMCTM is a four-day…
Accor signs Direct Connect deal with DOTW
Accor has formally signed a Direct Connect partnership with Destinations of the World (DOTW), to give DOTW customers access to most of the 4,100 Accor hotels around the world. "Today's…
Accor signs partnership with DOTW
Accor has formally signed a Direct Connect partnership with Destinations of the World (DOTW), a leading global wholesale travel company, to give DOTW customers access to most of the 4,100…
Accor Hotel raises funds for Christchurch with hotel stays
The Accor hotel group and its hotel owners have pledged to donate NZ$2 for every room sold at its New Zealand properties to aid the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Accor will donate…
Accor to launch Pullman brand in India
Accor has announced that its will launch its upscale Pullman brand in India this summer. The opening of 285-room Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, in Delhi's commercial satellite city, will…
Pullman hotel set for summer launch
The first Pullman Hotel by Accor is all set for its summer opening later this year.
The opening of Pullman Gurgaon will mark the entry of this prestigious luxury brand into the Indian…
Accor opens first Pullman hotel in India
Accor opens first Pullman hotel in IndiaInternational hotel operator Accor, has announced it is to open the Pullman's first hotel in India this summer. The opening of Pullman Gurgaon…
Accor to open 18 new Middle East hotels
Accor has announced plans to open 18 new hotels, with 4,850 rooms, in the Middle East region over the next three years. The European hospitality giant will launch 11 new properties in the…
Accor to open 18 new hotels in the Middle East
Accor Middle East is to open 18 new hotels across in the Middle East within the next three years. Eleven of the 18 new hotels will be located in the UAE, two in Bahrain, two in KSA…
Accor secures deals for 25 new hotels in China
Accor, one of the largest international hotel operators in Asia Pacific, has secured an additional 25 new contracts in the luxury to mid-scale segments in Greater China. The twenty…
Accor’s Pullman brand debuts in New Zealand
The Hyatt Regency Auckland has be rebranded as the Pullman Auckland Hotel & Residences. Accor management took over at the hotel following its sale to new owners. The change-over also…
New era begins for Auckland’s most prominent 5-star hotel
The Pullman is to take over from the Hyatt Regency at Auckland's first five star hotel. Renamed The Pullman Auckland Hotel & Residences, Accor management took over at the hotel…
Appointments w/e 06 January 2011
LUIS MAROTO has been announced as the new President & CEO of Amadeus. Maroto was formerly the travel technology company's Deputy CEO, and has been with the company for 11 years.…
TIPTO announces roadshow dates
TIPTO has announced that it will hold 12 roadshows across the country from February-June. "During 2010, many of our members saw a direct correlation of increased volume of sales following…
Accor partners TripAdvisor
Accor has entered a partnership with Accor which will see reviews displayed on the hotel chain's website. The service is available around the world for Sofitel, Pullman,…
Pre-cruise hotel stay sales up
Hotel stays in UK ports are increasingly being sold as part of pre-cruise packages. This has significantly increased in the past two or three years following a surge in cruise and ferry…
Accor, InterGlobe form hotel investment fund
Accor and InterGlobe announce today the establishment of an investment fund for a portfolio of India hotel assets in which an affiliate of Pacifica Partners (Pacifica) will take a…
More Bangkok hotels reopen
Four more hotels at the centre of the recent anti-government protests in Bangkok have reopened. The Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre (pictured), Four Seasons Hotel…
Accor announces hotel openings
Accor announced its further expansion for China last night at the 'World of Accor Expo' event. Four new hotels will open in China under the Pullman and Novotel banners. "China has been a…
Executive Appointments w/e 26 May 2010
PAUL ARCHER has been appointed General Manager of the Novotel Hyderabad. Archer arrives from Fiji, where he served as Area General Manager - Multi-brand Hotels, and General…
NZ unveils Rugby World Cup arrangements
27th April 2010: With just 500 days to go before the Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off in New Zealand (Auckland 9th September 2011) more than a million tickets have gone on sale today for…
NZ unveils Rugby World Cup festival arrangements
27th April 2010: With just 500 days to go before the Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off in New Zealand (Auckland 9th September 2011) more than a million tickets have gone on sale today for…
Accor opens new Mercure in Beijing
Beijing, 21 April 2010 - Accor, one of the most dynamic international hotel groups in China, announced yesterday the opening of Mercure Beijing Downtown, a worthy…
Mercure hotel launches in NZ’s wine region
April 2010: New Zealand's premier wine district and the global pacesetter in the production of sauvignon blanc, Marlborough, is now looking to boost its tourist numbers following…
China Airlines inaugurates new Taoyuan HQ
March 26, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines held a ceremony today to inaugurate CAL Park, its new world-class headquarters at Taoyuan International Airport.…
Staff Appointments w/e 25 March 2010
MICHAEL SENGOL has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, barely a month after being appointed as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Sengol…
Accor forms China Airlines FFP partnership
Accor and China Airlines have announced a worldwide partnership programme for members if the Taipei-based carrier's Dynasty Flyer FFP. Members will receive 500 miles per stay at…
Accor to increase Vietnam portfolio
Accor has announced plans to expand its presence in Vietnam, with the aim of doubling its inventory in the country by 2012. According to the Vietnam National Tourism Administration…
Accor sells five hotels
As part of the ongoing deployment of its "asset right" strategy, Accor has announced an international real estate transaction involving the sale of five hotels (representing more than 1,100…
Accor sells five hotels
PARIS, February 19, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of the ongoing deployment of its "asset right" strategy, Accor has announced an international real estate transaction…
Huge croc comes to Sydney Wildlife World
One of the largest and deadliest crocodiles in the world - weighing in at 700kg and stretching 5 metres - has taken up residence at Sydney Wildlife World and to celebrate the…
Military Tattoo boosts Sydney hotel performance
5 February 2010: While major events such as the Australian Tennis Open, Grand Prix and Ashes cricket predictably fill city hotels to capacity, the most surprising "house-full"…
Mercure Lavasa to open in April
01 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): ACCOR Hospitality, the European leader in hotels, is set to unveil its international mid-scale brand Mercure at Lavasa, along with the Lavasa…
Frisky hotel guests go green
A decade after the first Novotel Survey was conducted in Australia and New Zealand, the new survey of in-hotel habits reveals that guests of both sexes are leaving their rooms cleaner and…
Accor Board approves group business split
PARIS, December 15/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meeting under the chairmanship of Gilles Pelisson, Accor's Board of Directors approved unanimously (less one vote) the potential benefits of…
Accor Board approves group business split
PARIS, December 15/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meeting under the chairmanship of Gilles Pelisson, Accor's Board of Directors approved unanimously (less one vote) the potential…
Accor launches iPhone application
As of December 4, 2009 accorhotels.com is providing iPhone users with free access to an application that will enable them to book a room in 3,000 Sofitel, Pullman,…
Accorhotels launches new iPhone application
As of December 4, 2009 accorhotels.com is providing iPhone users with free access to an application that will enable them to book a room in 3,000 Sofitel, Pullman,…
New Mercure to launch first ‘Medi Hotel’ complex
03 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): Melbourne's Caroline Springs is set to become a pioneer in Australia's hotel industry with the launch of the first 'medi hotel' concept.Mercure Caroline Springs is…
Olympic follows all-inclusive path
Olympic Holidays has launched its new Tropical & Exotic brochure with more all-inclusive content to satisfy clients who want to pay an all-in price up front to minimise their holiday…
Accor discusses demerger
PARIS, November 16/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Accor Board of Directors met today under the chairmanship of Gilles Pelisson to review the analysis of the potential benefits of…
Accor discusses demerger
PARIS, November 16/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Accor Board of Directors met today under the chairmanship of Gilles Pelisson to review the analysis of the potential benefits of…
Tiger boosts Melbourne hotels
17 November 2009: Melbourne's hotels last week enjoyed their best week of 2009, thanks to a Tiger Woods led tourism boom. Accor, the largest hotel operator in Melbourne (operating…
Mercure Caroline Springs opens in Melbourne
15 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Melbourne's emerging north-west precinct has its first 4-star international hotel and the Mercure Caroline Springs is offering an opening 'Suite Caroline' special…
Etihad expands World Deals holiday programme
Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has launched its largest ever selection of 'World Deals' packages to destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe, North…
Sydney Olympic Park bucks occupancy trend
Sydney Olympic Park has highlighted its position as Sydney's fastest growing business, meetings, events and leisure destination with a 68% increase in hotel occupancies for the…
ibis to debut in Pune
07 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Pune, September 07, 2009 - ibis, the international economy hotel brand of Accor and the worldwide reference in the economy industry, is…
Etihad Holidays launches Eid breaks
Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has launched its Eid programme which contains deals at more than 30 hotels in destinations in Africa, Europe, the Far East…
Staff Appointments
PETER NILSSON has been appointed Regional General Manager of Six Senses Hideaway and Evason Hua Hin in Thailand. He will oversee the general management of the two Hua Hin resorts, he…
New events campaign to boost NSW
Australia's Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay, has launched a new AU$200,000 (US$163,500) print and online campaign to promote business events in Regional NSW and Greater…
Travel Offers w/e 24 July 09
Westin introduces 'Heavenly Gateway Package' As part of the five-month global celebration of the Westin Heavenly Bed 10th anniversary, Westin Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch…
Travel Offers w/w 17 July 09
Starwood Hotels launches global summer sale Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced a sizzling summer sale. In a week-long wave of record-breaking discounts across the globe,…
Jet announces major new FFP tie ups
Jet Airways' JetPrivilege, India's largest frequent flyer programme, will welcome two new hotel partners - Accor and Langham Hotels International - and a new publishing…
Accor slashes Vietnam rates to curb downturn
Accorwill cut room rates at its Novotel properties in Vietnam by half to attract morebusiness, a company executive has said. According to aThanh Nien Daily report, Porntina…
Accor provide flood relief to Fiji staff
More than 500 staff of the Accor Group in Nadi, Fiji, have each received a gift voucher worth FJ$100 (US$47) from their management yesterday. The vouchers, a result of an…
STAFF APPOINTMENTS
RICHARD SENIOR has been announced as Group Director of Sales & Marketing for the new Best Western Premier Creek and Best Western Premier Dhow Palace Hotels in Dubai . Senior has over 17…
Travel Offers w/e 17 April 09
Hilton offers'Meetings for Free' Hilton HotelsCorporation in Asia Pacific has launched a new industry first. Anyone making a roombooking before 30 June for any date in 2009 will be eligible…
Accor continues rapid India growth
Accor has announced the further expansion of its hotel network in India, with 48 hotels, totalling 9,980 in development across its portfolio of brands. It also plans to manage…
Staff Appointments w/e 19 March 09
BRETT BUTCHER has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Langham Hotels International. Butcher takes the helm after seven years with Langham having held Senior Vice President roles in the…
Accor gives Thailand a vote of confidence
Accor has demonstrated its commitment to Thailand by announcing the development of four more hotels in Thailand. In partnership with the Fico group, the European hotel giant will open…
Staff Appointments w/e 26 February 09
STEVE HALLIDAY has been announced as Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts' new Executive Vice President of Development for North America. Halliday, and first joined Pan Pacific back in 1984.…
Travel Offers w/e 20 February 09
Thailand Open Experience at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket With Laguna Phuket Golf Club just a chip away, the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is inviting guests to enjoy the event from…
Accor steps up Indonesia development
Accor has announced the signing of five new management contracts in Indonesia. The new developments will fall under the Mercure and Novotel brands and add to the group's existing 37…
Accor to open seven Thailand properties
Accor has reaffirmed its commitment to the Thai tourism industry by announcing significant expansion plans today. Adding to the current Thailand network of 39 hotels, Accor will add…
Staff Appointments w/e 24 Dec 08
JEAN-MARC BUSATO has been announced as President and Managing Director of Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific. Busato, who will take up his new position in January,…
Accor opens two hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Continuing its rapid expansion in Asia, Accor has opened two brand new hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The 263-room Novotel and 325-room Mercure are located within the MYR1.2…
Hanoi suffering from room shortage - survey
Visitors not only find it hard to find a five-star hotel room in Hanoi, but they are getting ripped-off when they do. These are the key findings of a new survey published by real estate…
Accor offers Tahiti on a budget
Accor Hotels has teamed up with Tahiti Travel Connections to offer two affordable holiday packages to the exotic islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora.The Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort is…
Pullman Sydney opens
New South Wales Tourism Minister Jodi McKay officially opened the Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday. The AU$70 million (US$56.3 million) hotel was developed by Tourism Asset…
Accor arrives in Ha Long Bay
Vietnam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay will see its first internationally recognized hotel brand open next month. Accor's Novotel Ha Long Bay will open for business on 1…
Staff Appointments for w/e 31 July 08
ANDRE NORDSETH has joined Silversea Cruises as their new Vice President of Hotel Operations. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nordseth will report to Christian Sauleau, the recently…
Formule 1 comes to Sydney
Accor have announced the launch of its budget property Formule 1 at Sydney Olympic Park. The AU$19million, 156-room development will open on 13 August. The new propertywill add to existing…
Accor records solid growth
European hospitality giant Accor has recorded a 5.2% revenue rise in the first half of 2008. Accor's revenue totalled almost EUR3.8 billion (US$5.9 billion) for the first six months of…
Accor expands economy brands in Indonesia
With the opening of Novotel Balikpapan, Novotel Nusa Dua Bali and Mercure Surabaya in Indonesia last year, Accor will manage three new hotels by the end of this year.
Accor's economy brand…
Industry appointments
Kamel Ajami (pictured) is the new Area General Manager for Dubai, Fujairah and Kuwait for Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. This is in addition to his current capacity as General…
Accor’s plans for Vietnam
Accor is embarking on a massive expansion of its hotel portfolio in Vietnam, with the launch of its upscale Pullman and mid-scale Mercure brands, and the expansion of its Novotel…
Tony Chisholm moves to Dalat
Tony Chisholm has moved from Singapore to Dalat to assume the role of general manager at the Sofitel Dalat Palace.Chisholm most recently served as resident manager of the Novotel Clarke Quay…
Accor bets on Malaysia
According to Victor Pang, Vice President, Development Asia, Accor Hospitality, Malaysia's low average hotel room rates have changed radically over the last three years…
Accor to plant Pullman in Bangkok
Accor is positioning Pullman as an upscale hotel somewhere between the first-class hotel Sofitel and Novotel. The group aims to re-imagine the concept of business accommodation to make…
Accor adds 62 new hotels in China
The rapid development was announced at Accor's annual 'World of Accor' expo at the Sofitel Wanda Beijing, which opened last month as the signature - and 50th - hotel for the…
New GM takes best hotel award
Thestatement explained, only two hotels in the Territory were deemed good enoughto take home a gong in the prestigious
awards,which are voted on by more than 55,000 members of the traveling…
Ramada Osaka has new GM
Morrish has over 11 years management expertise overseeing Sofitel and Novotel hotels in his native Australia for the Accor group. Prior to his new post at the Ramada Osaka, he served as…
Accor in shift senior executives
Brian Deeson will be leaving his post in Shanghai, after being in charge of Greater China since 2005. He will be taking on a new role as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific in Sydney…
S’pore honours best in business events
Awarded by the SingaporeTourism Board, the seven winners/organisations were recognised for their partin contributing to the industry and raising the city's standing as a premierbusiness…
Accor dumps rates
The Accor Summer Sale 2007 covers over 130 participating hotels in 12 countries including the Sofitel, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis brands.
The promotion offers guests an…
60 hotels for Accor
ACCOR
has announced it will launch a record 20 hotels in China this year, with another 40 properties under construction or in the final planning stages.
The new properties are to be added…
