Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya, set to open in 2024
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct access to […]
Accor grows its portfolio in Africa with signing of first three properties in Djibouti
The group is partnering with Kamaj investment to open Pullman living, Novotel & Mgallery properties in Djibouty City Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti. As part of its ongoing development strategy to expand its […]
Accor set to expand Ethiopia footprint with management agreement for new Ibis Styles hotel
Accor a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its presence in Ethiopia after signing a management agreement to open a new property under its design-led economy brand, Ibis Styles. In a move that ramps up its ambitious development plans in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Group has partnered with private conglomerate, Yuluch Elyano Trading plc, to operate […]
AccorHotels to open major property in Nairobi
AccorHotels will open a new 334-room hotel in Nairobi in the last quarter of this year, says the group’s Chief Executive for Middle East and Africa, Mark Willis. Called Pullman Hotel, in Westlands, Nairobi, the property was first announced in 2015, with its opening originally set for mid-2018. The opening of the hotel was delayed […]
Accor leverages expanded brand portfolio to accelerate Africa development plans
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is fast-tracking its development plans in Africa, leveraging its expanded portfolio to consolidate its leadership position in North and West Africa, and achieve rapid growth in Sub Saharan and East Africa. With the industry’s most dynamic portfolio of brands, covering every market segment from economy to luxury and comprising […]
AccorHotels appoints two chief operating officers for Middle East and Africa
Marc Descrozaille joins Accor from Mövenpick AccorHotels has appointed Sami Nasser and Marc Descrozaille as chief operating officers, Middle East and Africa. Both will be based out of AccorHotels’ Dubai regional office and will report directly to Mark Willis who was recently appointed as the chief executive of AccorHotels in the regions. Commenting on the […]
Acquisitions drive strong revenue growth in third quarter at Accor
AccorHotels has reported revenue of €1,033 billion for the third quarter, up 22 per cent. The increase comes following the acquisition of Mövenpick and Australia-based Mantra. RevPAR climbed 5.9 per cent, reflecting positive performances in all regions – particularly in Europe (up 7.1 per cent) and Asia-Pacific (up 3.1 per cent) – primarily because of […]
#AccorHotels launches MyChicAfrica, a new lifestyle & travel media platform
This pioneering new approach from AccorHotels aims to make the continent more accessible and open for not only international travellers, but for Africans and the diaspora to rediscover and celebrate fashion, art, dining, modernity, design, adventure in addition to driving social discourse Fashion, art, travel, food, design, adventure, architecture, hi-tech/hi-touch and creativity, Africa is positively […]
