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Our H1 2026 financial performance is now live, highlighting solid results and a focused execution that continue to support our long-term growth ambitions. Thank you to our Heartists ® for their dedication and hard work. Read more: urlr.me/Z6b7hB
Accor has opened Rimrock Banff in Canada’s Banff National Park, bringing its luxury Emblems Collection to North America for the first time. After a major transformation, the historic mountain hotel becomes the collection’s second address worldwide, following Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in the UK. It offers 320 rooms including 57 suites, a spa of nearly 900 m² and more than 50 seasonal activities. Maud Bailly, CEO of Emblems Collection, describes the opening as a key step in the brand’s international development. ⬇️
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Accor’s Novotel Suva Lami Bay, Mercure Nadi and Novotel Nadi are the first tourism operators in Fiji to earn Sustainable Tourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia. The independently audited certification recognises the hotels’ work on beach clean-ups, tree planting, community partnerships and cultural experiences, as well as the Novotel and WWF partnership on ocean health. ⬇️
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Accor hotels in southern Thailand raised more than US$42,000 at the ninth Accor Heartbreak Hill Mini-Marathon, held at Promthep Cape on September 20. Hosted by 28 hotels, the run drew more than 2,000 participants and over 700 employees from brands including Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, TRIBE, ibis and ibis Styles. Proceeds will support education for underprivileged children in the Andaman region. ⬇️
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Accor has signed a new Pullman property in Udaipur, marking the brand’s entry into the city. The 200-key hotel, developed with Kings Luxury Resorts Pvt. Ltd., is scheduled to open in 2031 and will feature three dining venues and approximately 1,000 square meters of meeting and event space. The project strengthens Accor’s premium presence in the growing Udaipur market. ⬇️
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Accor has appointed Kara Randall as Chief Development Officer for its luxury brands in North America. Reporting to Agnès Roquefort, CDO Luxury & Lifestyle, Randall joins Accor’s Global Development Committee and brings more than 20 years of hospitality and real estate experience, most recently with Hilton. ⬇️
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Accor has launched a new Food & Beverage Technology Program for its Premium, Midscale and Economy portfolio, naming Mews as its inaugural technology partner. With Mews POS already operating across 850+ Accor properties in 20+ countries, the program aims to further integrate dining into the ALL Accor ecosystem while supporting greater technology standardization across the Group. ⬇️
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Franchise expansion isn’t just about adding rooms, it’s about earning owner trust through performance, simplicity, and shared value. 🤝
Accor’s Leire Leoz speaks with @Skift about our owner-centric franchise roadmap: skift.com/2026/09/30/accor-o…
Accor is expanding its partnership with CITYVIEW Developments with the launch of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan, featuring 282 branded residences and Accor’s first branded offices for sale globally. The project marks a new step in Accor’s expansion into branded real estate, bringing the Pullman brand into a new segment. ⬇️
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Accor is scaling its AI strategy across the business, combining central governance with regional deployment. Its Guest Relation AI Platform is already live in more than 200 hotels, cutting response times from around 30 minutes to one minute, while Accor targets up to 30% of internal support requests being resolved autonomously by the end of 2026. ⬇️
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Accor has appointed Vipin Khattar as Chief Commercial Officer for South Asia, strengthening its leadership team as the group accelerates its growth ambitions in the region. Khattar will lead Accor’s commercial strategy across sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, loyalty and partnerships. ⬇️
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MGallery Collection has signed Ink 48 in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, which will become the brand’s future US flagship. The 222-room property overlooking the Hudson River will undergo an extensive renovation before joining the collection in 2028, strengthening MGallery’s presence in the North American market. ⬇️
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Accor is expanding its presence in China through a new partnership with Sunmei Hotels Group to develop JO&JOE and greet by Accor across the Chinese mainland. The two brands join an existing partnership covering Mövenpick and The Sebel, with the four brands expected to exceed 70 operating hotels in China by year-end. ⬇️
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A 24/7 personal concierge in your pocket? Done.
Accor becomes the 1st hotel group to deploy a conversational AI companion worldwide at scale. Shaped by 1M+ pilot conversations, ALL Concierge is now live.
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Alix Boulnois, Chief Commercial, Digital and Tech Officer at Accor is named among Skift’s Top 25 Leaders in Travel for building the future of hospitality through bold innovation and impact.
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ALL Accor+ Explorer is expanding across the Middle East and Pakistan, with more than 80 hotels joining the programme from October. The expansion will bring the network to more than 1,400 hotels, 1,800 restaurants and 1,300 bars across 30 countries, giving members more ways to stay, dine and discover. ⬇️
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Accor is expanding in Albania with five new hotels across three brands: Handwritten Collection, Novotel and Swissôtel. Three properties are planned for Tirana, while two Swissôtel resorts will bring the group to the Albanian coast in Qerret and Vlora. The expansion reflects the country’s growing appeal as a hospitality market. ⬇️
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Accor is targeting more than 100 hotels across Queensland by 2032, building on its position as the state’s largest hospitality operator with 92 properties and 22 hotels in Brisbane. The group’s growth strategy combines new partnerships with continued investment from existing owners as Queensland prepares for Brisbane 2032. ⬇️
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Accor is accelerating its franchise strategy, with 61% of its global network now operating under franchise and an ambition to reach 75% by 2030. With 80% of signings in Premium, Midscale & Economy already under franchise agreements, the model is opening new avenues for growth across the Group. ⬇️
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Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin shares his perspective on decision-making, AI and the future of hospitality ahead of Skift Global Forum. As AI transforms travel, he believes the value of human connection will only grow. ⬇️
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Accor brands lead the French hotel market in the latest YouGov Hotel Rankings 2026. ibis, Mercure and Novotel take the top three positions for brand consideration, with six Accor brands ranking among the French market’s top 10. The results highlight the strength and broad appeal of Accor’s brands among travellers. ⬇️
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