Novotel Devonport opens with 187 keys in Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.
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Establish new markets to grow tourism: Derry
The tourism industry will require government support for tourism generation and the establishment of new markets such as India stated Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific. She added that to…
Accor launches ALL members’ rate in the Pacific
ALL – Accor Live Limitless’, the lifestyle loyalty program for world-leading hospitality group Accor, has launched a special members’ rate in the Pacific region.
ibis Bengaluru Hebbal opens with 154 keys
Accor and InterGlobe Hotels launch their new hotel - ibis Bengaluru Hebbal in the state of Karnataka.
Unstoppable: Global hotel pipeline soars to new heights
Provider of global hotel intelligence Lodging Econometrics (LE) has compiled construction pipeline counts for every country and market, revealing a record high of rooms around the world.
Keeping the balance: Accor GM on yoga, talent and handling two resorts at once
As Axel Harmand begins his new role, we asked him about moving into the country, keeping the balance between two resorts, and his strategy this year.
Hotel x coworking space: The future of hospitality
Coworking spaces are something you do not expect in a hotel but they are becoming more popular as more employees embrace flexible jobs and more entrepreneurs and start-ups are building their…
Raffles finds a perfect fit
When you think of the name Raffles, it conjures imagery of tropical locations, elegant accommodations and refined living -- which makes the iconic brand’s latest location a perfect fit.
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.
‘This one’s for you, dad’: Son of Khun Vichai opens world’s first Orient Express Hotel
AccorHotels launches the world's first Orient Express hotel on top of the King Power Mahanakhon Building in Bangkok.
AccorHotels rallies with Serena Williams and Tennis Australia
AccorHotels has announced an exclusive three-year deal with Tennis Australia and re-signs Serena Williams as Official Ambassador in Australia.
AccorHotels opens in “one of South-East Asia’s best-kept secrets”
AccorHotels has announced its latest addition in the South of Phu Quoc — Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay.
Accor’s premium hotel brand Swissôtel set for Indonesian debut in 2019
AccorHotels’ Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has officially announced its debut in Jakarta, Indonesia scheduled for mid-2019.
AccorHotels continues Vietnam expansion with two beachfront resorts
AccorHotels has continued to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with the signing of two new sea-facing properties slated to open in Q4 of 2021.
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.
“That next level of luxury”: AccorHotels announces renovation project in Fiji
AccorHotels has announced a major multi-million-dollar refurbishment project, scheduled to commence in late November at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.
AccorHotels to debut Pullman as largest hotel in Ghana
AccorHotels has announced during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), a new property in Accra’s Airport City expected to open in 2021.
Accor targets opening “one hotel per day” with Pullman Tokyo launch
The number of APAC properties run by AccorHotels reached one thousand when the group announced the opening of Pullman Tokyo Tamachi in Japan today — putting the company on track for its…
AccorHotels appoints two of the”best talents in our industry”
Following Accor’s surprise purchase of Mövenpick earlier this year, there has been unsurprising shuffling off the deck in the management structure of the both organisations, including the…
We speak to the GM of Grand Mercure in Myanmar – Accor’s latest gem in the “land of gems”
We chat with the general manager of the newest property, Vinoth Kumar, to discover the hidden gem – Yangon and the first Grand Mercure in Myanmar.
Heal thyself at MGallery’s latest in the sacred mountain of Yen Tu, Vietnam
Part of AccorHotels, the boutique hotel brand, MGallery, has announced the opening of Legacy Yen Tu on the sacred mountain of Yen Tu, a resort that pays homage to Vietnam’s ancient…
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.
AccorHotels’ Grand Mercure debuts in Myanmar
Grand Mercure announces the opening of its first property in Myanmar.
World’s first ‘coralarium’ – underwater art installation to preserve coral – launches in Maldives
AccorHotels’ first and only Fairmont Resort in the Maldives has launched the Coralarium, the world’s first semi-submerged art gallery, created by underwater naturalist and British artist…
AccorHotels launches Pullman brand in Laos
Pullman, the upscale subsidiary of AccorHotels, has announced its first location in Laos with the opening of Pullman Luang Prabang.
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.
AccorHotels APAC chairman: “Accor has had its eye on China for a long time”
Last week I brought to you the first part of my fascinating interview with Accor’s CEO for Asia-Pacific, Michael Issenberg, where he and I discussed the strategy behind the company's recent…
The two biggest battles in hospitality: How will Marriott compete?
Marriott International is determined to win the race by ensuring it covers all bases. The hotel giant made two important launches in the first quarter – its joint venture with Alibaba and…
The Savoy, the first luxury hotel to accept Alipay payments in the UK
In an attempt to lure more Chinese clientele visiting the UK, The Savoy is the first luxury hotel in London to accept payments via Alipay.
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…
Riding the crest of a wave: Mövenpick signs landmark Vietnam project
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a landmark new property in Ho Chi Minh City as it continues to expand its portfolio across Vietnam.
The first Fairmont luxury resort in the Maldives is a ‘secret water island’
AccorHotels brings the first Fairmont luxury property to one of the Maldives’ largest resort lagoons with the opening of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi.
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…
Accor builds F&B assets with acquisition of ResDiary
AccorHotels today announces that it has completed the acquisition of table reservation system, ResDiary.
AccorHotels acquires 50% stake in South Africa’s Mantis Group
AccorHotels has announced today a strategic partnership with Mantis Group, a South Africa-based hospitality and travel conglomerate.
Mantis Group owns a collection of privately-owned,…
AccorHotels challenges students around the world with Take Off! 2018
Offering adventure, and a chance of a lifetime, the Take Off! challenge is a competition that involves thousands of students from business and hotel management schools, and universities from…
AccorHotels extends partnership with National Rugby League
It’s official – AccorHotels confirms a four-year extended agreement with the National Rugby League (NRL).
AccorHotels could make $5.3 billion on AccorInvest sale
AccorHotels has announced that it has signed agreements with a group of international investors with a view to selling a majority of the capital of AccorInvest.
Amman luxury hotel to be refurbished, reopened under Sofitel name by 2019
Le Grand Amman in Jordan, formerly operated by Le Meridien, now bears the name Le Grand Amman - Managed by AccorHotels.
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.
AccorHotels debuts first 25hours Hotels in Middle East
AccorHotels and Dubai World Trade Centre LLC (DWTC) have announced the first 25hours Hotels property outside of Europe.
The hospitality brand is set to make its debut in the Middle East…
AccorHotels announce 800th hotel in Asia Pacific
Sofitel Singapore City Centre will open its doors in October
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…
Mercure elevates midscale sector in the Maldives
AccorHotels has unveiled plans for a new midscale Mercure resort in the Maldives, which will include several facilities that are more usually associated with the luxury sector.
Located in…
AccorHotels to open first luxury resort in the Maldives
AccorHotels will launch its first luxury resort in the Maldives next week.
On 1 September 2017, the European hotel group will take over the management of Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury…
Where to Stay: the latest hotels in KL, Nagoya, Colombo and more
Favehotel Tuban
Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport
Grade: Economy
Keys: 105…
Raffles Singapore to get new spa and ballroom
A brand new spa and ballroom will be launched at the Raffles Hotel Singapore, as part of the property's extensive on-going restoration.
The famous hotel, which was opened by the Sarkies…
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and more
X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel
Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences
Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater…
The latest appointments, including Cachet Hotel Group’s Southeast Asian execs
KIMY CHEN has been announced as Cachet Hotel Group's new president of Southeast Asia. The move marks a promotion for Ms Chen, who previously helped grow the Cachet brand in Greater…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
Location: Singapore's Little India district
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 328
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel
Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 271, including…
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…
Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne
Conrad Osaka
Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 164
Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…
AccorHotels brings new brand to Japan
AccorHotels has brought its upscale Pullman brand to Japan for the first time, with the signing of a new hotel in central Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi…
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 hotels from Ritz-Carlton, Ascott, Sofitel and more…
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city
Grade:…
Hobart’s biggest hotel to become an ibis
The largest hotel in the Australian city of Hobart is scheduled to open next month, and it has now been confirmed that the property will be branded as an ibis Styles.
AccorHotels has…
AccorHotels partners Cirque du Soleil during tour Down Under
AccorHotels has become the "Official Accommodation Partner" of Cirque du Soleil's tour of Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on 1 September 2017.
As part of the arrangement, Le…
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…
The latest appointments from Carlson Rezidor, Fiji Airways and more…
ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef…
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,…
The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…
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 opens first ibis Styles in India
AccorHotels has opened its first ibis Styles hotel in India, located in Goa.
The 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is located within walking distance from Tivai Beach and provides…
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…
Brain Waves: NASA-inspired bedding, remote baggage drops, and more…
AccorHotels enables mood-based searching
AccorHotels has started enabling guests to search for stays based on what kind of mood they are in. Whether they are feeling romantic, chilled out…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Australia, Maldives and more…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
World’s biggest Mercure to open in May
AccorHotels has revealed that the world's largest Mercure will open its doors next month.
Located on Dubai's main Sheikh Zayed Road, Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites &…
Sofitel lures Chinese guests to Fiji
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is aiming to capitalise on the growing outbound Chinese tourism market by rolling out new specialist amenities.
Under the resort's latest strategy, guests…
AccorHotels caters for Chinese guests with UnionPay
To cater for the rising number of Chinese visitors to France, AccorHotels has started accepting UnionPay International as a payment method at some of its French properties.
Under the…
AccorHotels acquires luxury platform VeryChic
AccorHotels has confirmed the acquisition of VeryChic, a digital platform for the private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, as well as cruises and travel packages.
Created in…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Tokyo, Bangkok and more…
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Thailand, China, UAE and more…
Grand Mercure Zhengzhou West
Location: Overlooking Donglin Lake, a scenic area close to the Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 180…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Melbourne, St Petersburg, Marbella and more
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above)
Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273…
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…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more
GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…
AccorHotels confirms signing of two new Mercure hotels
AccorHotels has made two new Mercure signings, the Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel in Watlington M4 J6 (Oxfordshire), and the Mercure Hunton Park Watford M25 (Hertfordshire).
Both…
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…
Rixos joins AccorHotels for global expansion
AccorHotels has continued its global expansion strategy by partnering with Rixos Hotels, the Turkey-based leisure resort specialist.
Under the new tie-up, AccorHotels and Rixos will…
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Banyan Tree, Movenpick, Hard Rock and more…
Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou
Location: In a UNESCO-listed mountainous area, 2,500 metres above sea level in southwest China’s Sichuan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 209
Facilities:…
The latest appointments from Pan Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, CWT and more
LOTHAR NESSMANN has been appointed as Pan Pacific Hotels Group' new CEO, following the departure of Bernold Schroeder. Nessmann has almost 30 years of hospitality experience in Asia and…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more
PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…
Nicolas Sarkozy joins AccorHotels’ board
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French President, has taken a seat on AccorHotels' board of directors.
The move follows the hotel group's decision to create an "International Strategy…
AccorHotels to host Indian showcase
AccorHotels will visit India next month, hosting events to showcase of its hotels and resorts to the local travel trade, as well as providing updates on its latest developments, products…
Brain Waves: HKIA’s new robot, Skyscanner helps plan public holidays, and more…
HKIA appoints robot "ambassador"
Hong Kong International Airport has employed a new staff member - a humanoid robot called Timmy. The airport's "ambassador", Timmy was initially…
World’s first Pullman hotel gets a facelift
Pullman Bangkok King Power, which became the world’s first Pullman hotel when it opened in 2007, has completed a major renovation project.
The downtown property has revamped its…
The latest appointments from Etihad, AccorHotels, CWT and more
GERMANO ROLLERO has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for China, based in Beijing. With extensive experience in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, Rollero has previously…
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,…
The latest appointments from Scoot, AccorHotels, Pan Pacific and more
JARED SIMCOX has been recruited as Scoot's new general manager for Australia. Having started as a ground handler at airports in New Zealand, Simcox then moved to Australia to work for…
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 acquisition boosts private rental portfolio
AccorHotels is continuing its expansion-through-acquisition strategy with a bid to purchase 100% of Travel Keys, one of the leading players in the vacation rental market.
European…
AccorHotels, Qatar Airways offer point redemptions
Two of the world's leading travel companies have joined forces to reward their most loyal customers with new redemption options.
AccorHotels and Qatar Airways will now link their loyalty…
Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above)
Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Carnival, Amadeus and more
LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as AccorHotels' deputy chief executive officer Asia Pacific. She has been with AccorHotels for 26 years, having commenced her career in Australia before…
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and more…
Silka Tsuen Wan
Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 419
Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…
