Accor Announces Share Repurchase Agreement with Jinjiang International

(IN SHORT) Accor has finalized a share purchase agreement to repurchase 7 million of its own shares from Jinjiang International, representing 2.77% of its capital, at a price per share of €39.22. This transaction, totaling €275 million, is part of Accor’s €400 million share buyback program for 2024. Following the repurchase, Jinjiang International’s stake in… Read the full press release

Accor Launches 2024 TakeOff! Student Challenge with China Pilot Program

(IN SHORT) Accor unveils the 2024 edition of its TakeOff! Student Challenge, featuring an additional challenge focused on China. Aimed at university students globally, the competition fosters innovation and professional growth within the hospitality sector. This year, participants will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Accor’s ibis brand and receive enhanced preparation through kickoff sessions and… Read the full press release

Mercure Unveils 50 Culinary Delights Worldwide to Satisfy Travelers’ Palates

MERCURE INSPIRES AND TEMPTS THE PALATES OF WORLD TRAVELERS WITH 50 AMAZING FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE (IN SHORT) Mercure Hotels has launched its “Bucket List” featuring 50 handpicked food and drink experiences from around the world, inviting travelers to embark on a journey of culinary discovery. From biking around Jakarta to enjoying… Read the full press release

Accor Earns Coveted ‘A-List’ Recognition from CDP for Environmental Leadership

(IN SHORT) Accor, a prominent figure in the hospitality industry, has secured a position on the prestigious ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, marking its first inclusion and positioning it among the leading companies for transparency and climate change management. Among 21,000 scored companies, Accor stands out as one of the 141 European companies awarded… Read the full press release

MGallery Unveils Hotel Sosei Sapporo: A Japanese Heritage Retreat

A new addition to the MGallery hotel collection (IN SHORT) Hotel Sosei Sapporo, the latest addition to Accor Group’s MGallery Collection, has opened its doors in the historic Sosei East neighborhood of Sapporo, Japan. The hotel, situated on the island of Hokkaido, offers guests an immersive experience that celebrates Japanese tradition while incorporating modern elements…. Read the full press release

Handwritten Collection by Accor Marks First Anniversary with Rapid Growth

AMID A GLOBAL BOOM IN BOUTIQUE HOTELS, HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION AIMS TO OPEN AROUND 25 NEW PROPERTIES IN 2024 AND BEYOND (IN SHORT) Handwritten Collection, a midscale collection brand under Accor, is celebrating its first anniversary in January 2024, having opened 12 unique and characterful hotels in just 12 months. The brand’s concept revolves around bringing… Read the full press release

Accor Announces Expansion Plans for Luxury and Lifestyle Brands Worldwide

Luxury & Lifestyle brands are key drivers of Accor’s future growth, representing the largest share of project value in the Group’s development pipeline (IN SHORT) Accor is poised to meet the growing demand for luxury and culturally relevant travel experiences, aiming to open 100 new luxury and lifestyle hotels over the next two years. With… Read the full press release

Sofitel and French Bloom Partner to Offer Luxury Non-Alcoholic Experience at 120 Hotels Worldwide

(IN SHORT) Sofitel, the renowned international luxury hotel brand from France, and French Bloom, a sophisticated alcohol-free sparkling wine brand, have joined forces to provide guests at Sofitel’s 120 hotels worldwide with an elevated and inclusive beverage experience. Their collaboration aims to promote conviviality for non-drinkers and those moderating their alcohol intake. Together, they introduce… Read the full press release

ALL’s Social Media Competition Offers NBA Fans Last-Chance Tickets to NBA Paris Game 2024

ALL’s new social media competition gives basketball fans the opportunity to win last-chance tickets to the NBA Paris Game 2024, a night at the Novotel Paris Centre Bercy in a brand-new room, and NBA insider experiences with beIN SPORTS. (IN SHORT) Accor Live Limitless (ALL), the booking platform and loyalty program by Accor, is launching… Read the full press release

Accor Launches Global Partnership with Captain Cause, Enabling ALL Members to Donate Loyalty Points to Social and Environmental Causes

(IN SHORT) Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has extended its partnership with Captain Cause, a mission-driven organization that supports socially and environmentally impactful initiatives. This partnership allows members of Accor’s loyalty program, ALL, to easily utilize their Reward points to support causes aligned with Accor’s focus on Nature, Society, and humanitarian disaster relief. Accor guarantees… Read the full press release

Mercure Launches ‘Bucket List’ of 50 Unique Food & Drink Experiences Globally for Its 50th Anniversary

Mercure has partnered with Munchies and TOPJAW to inspire the palates of world travelers with 50 amazing food & drink experiences around the globe. (IN SHORT) To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Mercure has introduced its own ‘Bucket List’ featuring 50 carefully curated food and drink experiences from around the world. This list is aimed at… Read the full press release

Accor’s Global Extended Stay Portfolio Expands with Novotel Living and Other Brands

BRANDS SUCH AS ADAGIO AND NOVOTEL LIVING ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF ACCOR’S GLOBAL EXTENDED STAY PORTFOLIO, WHICH NOW ENCOMPASSES 380+ EXTENDED STAY HOTELS AND 45,000 KEYS Paris, France, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay,… Read the full press release

Accor Receives Stevie® Award for ‘Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year – Business Services

AT THE STEVIE® AWARDS CEREMONY HELD ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2023, ACCOR WAS PRESENTED WITH AN AWARD IN THE “THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – BUSINESS SERVICES” CATEGORY. Paris, France, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than 20 years, the Stevie® Awards have recognized the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and… Read the full press release

Orient Express Marks 140th Anniversary with a Vision ‘Beyond A World of Dreams

Paris, France, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a tribute to the past, celebration of the present and looking toward the future, Orient Express proudly marks its 140th anniversary today, October 4th, 2023. Commemorating the very moment when Georges Nagelmackers’ Orient Express embarked on its inaugural journey from Paris to Constantinople in 1883, Orient… Read the full press release

Accor and Leading Hotel Groups Launch ‘Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement’ to Drive Sustainable Supply Chains

WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS  Paris, France, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is proud to announce its co-founding of the “Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement” (HARP), in partnership with four global hotel groups – Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, alongside two global hospitality group… Read the full press release

ALL Inclusive Collection Launches Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Booking Platform

Launched in September 2023, AllInclusive-Collection.com will be a dedicated new platform for guests to discover and book all-inclusive experiences Paris, France, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — ALL Inclusive Collection, a new digital platform launched in September 2023, will allow guests to discover and book a highly curated selection of all-inclusive resorts that create luxury… Read the full press release

Mövenpick’s Annual ‘Kilo of Kindness’ Campaign Aims to Collect 25,000 Kilos of Donations in October

Every kilo counts, as more than 70 Mövenpick hotels around the world encourage neighbours and friends to “bag it, bring it, and be the change,” in support of community care organizations PARIS, FRANCE, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is once again delighted to announce its annual Kilo of Kindness campaign… Read the full press release

Raffles Singapore Ranks 17th on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List

The awards celebrate hotels from 35 destinations across six continents worldwide that showcase best-in-class experiences Singapore, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Singapore is pleased to announce that it has been named No. 17 on the prestigious and first-ever “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” list. The awards aim to recognise outstanding and best-in-class experiences hotels… Read the full press release

Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group Partner with Dubai Holding to Launch Luxury Resort on Bluewaters

Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO Accor, signs the agreement with Amit Kaushal, Group CEO of Dubai Holding The first of many announcements marking the beginning of a larger hotel and brand development partnership between Accor and Dubai Holding, with multiple projects in the pipeline Paris, France, 2023-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group,… Read the full press release

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Debuts in South Africa with Iconic Cape Town City Centre Property

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House – an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to… Read the full press release

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Global CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado Joins Accor as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Paris, France, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor. Assuming the role on 01 October 2023, Gilda will be a member of the group’s Management Board, based in Paris, in charge of overseeing… Read the full press release

Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh Welcomes Guests to Unmatched Luxury Living

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh, Fairmont’s first serviced residences in KSA, is now open to the public. Standing tall with its magnificent 35 floors, the property graces Riyadh’s skyline as a symbol of opulent living, offering an unparalleled experiences and lifestyle. Jointly unveiled by Fairmont Hotels… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Takes #2 Spot in Best Hotel Brand Category at Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards

New York City, NY, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand’s status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality. With an outstanding score of… Read the full press release

Banyan Tree Group to Make European Debut with Banyan Tree Varko Bay: Luxury Resort Set to Offer Sustainable Wellbeing in Stunning Greek Coastal Surroundings

Banyan Tree Varko Bay targets opening in 2026, promising one of the best sustainable luxury experiences in Greece Paris, France, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading multi-branded hospitality groups, is set to debut in Europe with the upcoming Banyan Tree Varko Bay. The new luxury resort to be… Read the full press release

Accor Live Limitless Announces Official Support of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

Paris, France, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — ALL – Accor Live Limitless, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty program, announces its Official Support of Rugby World Cup 2023, marking another development in ALL’s ongoing collaboration with global sporting events. Kicking off on 8 September and taking place over 51 days in Accor’s home country of… Read the full press release

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Opens Its 50th Hotel in Greater China with the Launch of Pullman Haining Hotel

THE PREMIUM HOSPITALITY BRAND CONTINUES ITS AMBITIOUS EXPANSION, WITH GREATER CHINA AS ITS BIGGEST MARKET Paris, France, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is pleased to announce the opening of Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ 50th hotel in Greater China – Pullman Haining Hotel – ideally located in the business center of Haining City, Zhejiang Province, just an hour… Read the full press release

Accor to propose appointment of Anne-Laure Kiechel as independent director at upcoming shareholders meeting

Paris, France, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Accor has decided to submit the appointment as Director of Ms. Anne-Laure Kiechel at next General Shareholders’ meeting to be called to approve the 2022 financial statements and which will be held on 17 May 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group partners with industry leaders to launch “Basics” verification scheme for sustainable tourism

Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics  Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts  Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release

onefinestay Launches Luxury Villa Collection in Provence, France

Leading private rental brand onefinestay has launched a new collection of high-end villas in Provence London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — onefinestay, the world’s leading luxury private rental brand, is delighted to launch its latest collection of stunning homes in the beautiful region of Provence, France. The collection offers a striking range of villas,… Read the full press release

onefinestay Introduces Monthly Stays in New York with Dedicated Concierge Services

The leading hospitality brand introduces new collection of fully furnished luxury rentals for lease in the Big Apple Paris, France, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — onefinestay, the world’s leading luxury private rental brand, has launched monthly stays in New York with 16 homes available to book and many more being added over the coming months. As the… Read the full press release