Q4 2020 Covid development update: Accor
Richard Frost
21 Oct 2020
We reflect on how French hospitality group Accor’s development plans have changed in the midst of the pandemic.
We reflect on how French hospitality group Accor’s development plans have changed in the midst of the pandemic.
The 40th Pullman hotel to open in Greater China, Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna brings the brand’s signature premium hotel experience to one of the People’s Republic’s top tourist destinations
The grand arrival of China’s Fairmont Sanya Haitang Bay exceeds expectations thanks to its outstanding facilities, including the world’s first seawater canal to run within a hotel.
With sustainability at its core, Fairmont Port Douglas promises to bring a new level of luxury to Australia’s Far North Queensland, while showcasing architecture that reflects the rich biosphere of the Daintree Rainforest.
Accor’s independent boutique brand, MGallery, has opened Athens Capital Hotel, a 177-room property on Syntagma Square, with views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
Ghana’s capital is looking forward to the arrival of a spectacular new hotel and serviced apartments scheme from Accor.
A joint venture between Auckland Airport and Tainui Group Holdings is behind the construction of a 313-key Pullman hotel that will form part of the airport’s multibillion-dollar development programme. The property is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Hospitality giants Accor and sbe have announced plans to create the first Mondrian-branded property in Asia, Mondrian Seoul Itaewon.
The development of an opulent new design-focused Sofitel hotel in the West African nation of Benin is our new Project of the Week.
French hotel group Accor has struck a deal with The Royal Commission for AlUla to operate a significantly expanded Ashar Resort under the Banyan Tree brand.
We take an in-depth look at the ongoing development of a new 187-key hotel in Colombia, which will operate under Accor’s Sofitel brand.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that French hotel giant Accor is investing heavily in new projects around the world, particularly in the APAC region.
July saw some semblance of normality return to several countries as the world slowly comes to terms with Covid19, and the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows plenty of new hotels opened too.
IHG is celebrating the launch of the luxurious 380-key InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City within a spectacular eight-skyscraper complex designed by world-famous architect Moshe Safide.
An ambitious five-star hotel project with 218 keys, the forthcoming MGallery by Sofitel Addis Ababa exemplifies Accor’s strategy of building up its presence across Africa.
Vietnam’s hotel industry remains on a solid growth trajectory despite Covid19, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with new properties set to open in established destinations around the country.
Covid19-related restrictions are starting to lift in some markets, paving the way for exciting new hotel openings from the likes of Hilton Worldwide, Accor and Millennium & Copthorne throughout August 2020.
The launch of a 213-key Pullman property represents the first international premium branded hotel in Yueyang, a vibrant trading hub on the Yangtze River.
The world’s 15th Raffles hotel has opened its doors in Bali, promising guests an “intimate oasis of emotional wellbeing” across each of its 32 private pool villas.
Doha’s diverse hotel scene will keep expanding with growth driven by large international groups, according to our analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Seoul’s newest Mercure property will invite guests to dive into local culture and enjoy immersive experiences in the heart of the South Korean capital’s trendiest neighbourhood.
We take a look inside Accor’s first Mama Shelter offering in the Middle East.
A new Accor property, Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGallery, has started welcoming guests.
After being hit by plummeting demand earlier this year, Accor is finally seeing signs of recovery as key markets gradually ease Covid19 restrictions.
Accor reveals that its Q1 revenue is down 15.8% like-for-like due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the travel and tourism industry.
French hotel giant Accor is hit hard by COVID-19 but is taking steps to mitigate the crisis and support staff and healthcare workers.
Swissôtel Kursaal Bern will be the new incarnation of the existing Hotel Allegro after Kursaal Bern struck a deal with the Accor brand.
The Sofitel Mexico City Reforma focuses its lens firmly on art and design.
Fairmont will take over the management of Ireland’s historic Carton House outside Dublin.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is giving Hamburg a whole new neighbourhood with its spectacular Hamburg-Überseequartier which includes 3 hotels.
Pullman will be launching 40 new hotels and 11,071 rooms in the coming years with a strong focus on the APAC region.
With the Orbis integration, AccorInvest portfolio now comprises more than 900 hotels and 135,000 rooms, for a total revenue in excess of 4 billion euros.
Newly opened 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago rivals local institutions with the contemporary art collection.
Accor’s MGallery Hotel Collection is due to land in Japan, Australia and Thailand by the end of 2021.
Iconic Whitehall listed building to become The OWO, a Raffles hotel and serviced residence.
After increasing revenues and EBITDA’s once again and selling off its asset-light business, Orbis is ready to make 2020 its best year ever.
Accor brands Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and Mercure Hotels lead the pack with 48 properties each.
Design-led economy 150-key property in Addis Ababa to grow the group’s presence to five properties countrywide.
West Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth in the hotel sector thanks to four key factors locally operating experts have now revealed.
Huazhu plans on doubling down on midscale and luxury segment. China’s Huazhu Hotels Group has ambitious plans for 2020 and
Mondrian’s debut in Cannes and Bordeaux marks a milestone for French hotel giant and a step closer to the ambitious goal of adding 350,000 rooms to their global portfolio in 2020.
The luxury lifestyle brand SO/ will be coming to the southern tip of Spain and will channel the very best of Mediterranean culture and identity.
After three years of construction, Sydney’s new MGallery by Sofitel nears completion and guests will soon be welcomed at this classy boutique hotel.
In a bid to become asset-light, Accor recently disposed of its stake in Orbis and announced plans to restructure the Mövenpick brand, two brands the company recently acquired.
The iconic resort on the Mayan Riviera will see a $50m investment expand and improve its offering to make the next decade another resounding success.
Accor and Arora strike yet another deal and are hard at work to bring the newest Fairmont property to life in Windsor City.
Sofitel’s first luxury property in Turkey, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, brings French art-de-vivre and modern luxury to one of Europe’s most historic and culturally rich city centers.
Why did Accor sell half its stake in Huazhu Group? There are several reasons floating around and experts are hotly debating them.