Accor opens Benin Sofitel
Chris Bown
27 Sep 2024
From luxury to economy, Accor is expanding its presence across the continent of Africa, expanding into new markets to meet growing demand.
From luxury to economy, Accor is expanding its presence across the continent of Africa, expanding into new markets to meet growing demand.
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