Accor Mobilizes for Paris 2024 Paralympics with Inclusive Hospitality Initiatives

• 150 Accor employees are ready to support athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
• Accor has donated 1,000 remote controls to blind and visually impaired athletes and visitors at the Athletes Village and in its hotels
• Another step towards “Tourisme et Handicap” certification with 400+ Accor hotels committed to the initiative

(IN SHORT) Accor is actively preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by launching several inclusive hospitality initiatives. The company is mobilizing 150 volunteers to assist athletes during the opening ceremony and is distributing 1,000 specialized remote controls to aid blind and visually impaired guests. Additionally, over 400 Accor hotels are working towards the “Tourisme & Handicap” certification to improve accessibility. These efforts highlight Accor’s commitment to making its properties welcoming and inclusive for all guests.

(PRESS RELEASE) Paris, France, 2024-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is gearing up to showcase its commitment to inclusive hospitality during the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With 150 dedicated employees volunteering to assist athletes at the opening ceremony, the company is set to make the event memorable by providing personalized care and support. These volunteers, known as Heartists®, will be on hand to welcome and guide athletes, organize the official flags, and offer comfort with amenities like moist towels, massage tools, and souvenir photos.

In a further demonstration of its dedication to accessibility, Accor is distributing 1,000 specialized remote controls designed for blind and visually impaired athletes and visitors. These devices will enable users to navigate the Athletes Village and selected Accor hotels independently and safely by activating multisensory features such as audible signage and sound modules.

Accor is also advancing its efforts towards the “Tourisme & Handicap” certification, with over 400 hotels committed to enhancing accessibility for guests with various disabilities. This initiative aligns with the company’s broader goal of making all its properties inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of their needs.

Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, expressed pride in the company’s role in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and accessibility in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,700 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion.  Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

Media Contacts:

Line Crieloue
VP Image & Influence
line.crieloue@accor.com

Alexis Blottière
External Group Communications
alexis.blottiere@accor.com

Source: Accor

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