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Accor Continues to Transform India's Hospitality Sector through Strategic Expansion
Notable hotel signings for the Group in 2023
included the prestigious Fairmont Agra, Pullman Amritsar, Novotel Bengaluru
Airport Varun, Grand Mercure Jaipur Kukas, and ibis Styles Bengaluru Airport
Varun. This momentum demonstrates Accor’s commitment to catering to diverse
traveller preferences. The Group also expanded its Indian portfolio in
2023 with the addition of near 1,000 rooms through the openings of Novotel
Mumbai International Airport; Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre; Novotel Jodhpur
ITI Centre; Grand Mercure Agra; ibis Mumbai Thane; and ibis Styles Goa Vagator.
Accor currently operates 62 hotels across a diverse
array of iconic brands, including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand
Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, and ibis Styles. The Group's commitment to
innovation and excellence remains steadfast, contributing significantly to the
evolution of India's hospitality landscape.
The Group’s strategic approach to growth in 2024
includes the opening of six hotels in the premium, midscale, and economy
segments and three luxury and lifestyle hotels, to further enriching its
diverse portfolio.
Accor’s commitment to the luxury hospitality market
is evident in the opening of Raffles Jaipur in the second quarter of 2024, a
hotel that will redefine grandeur and opulence in the heart of the largest city
in Rajasthan.
In the premium sector, the opening of Grand Mercure
Goa Candolim in the second quarter of 2024 will offer discerning travellers a
harmonious blend of comfort and cultural connections.
The openings of Mercure Chandigarh and ibis Styles
Mysuru in 2024 further exemplify Accor’s commitment to providing quality and
affordable accommodation options for the evolving needs of budget-conscious
travellers.
Scheduled for the third quarter of 2024, Accor's
Novotel brand will see its footprint expand to key cities with the openings of
Novotel Goa Panjim, Novotel New Delhi City Centre, and Novotel
Bhubaneshwar.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO Accor, remarks, “India
holds a strong place in Accor’s global vision, embodying not just a market, but
a place of opportunity and growth. We, at Accor, are resolute in our commitment
to this dynamic and rapidly changing nation, where every hotel opening and
signing stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication and desire to help
positively shape a prosperous future for the country. We stand poised, brimming
with excitement, to shape India's vibrant hospitality landscape, offering not
just accommodation, but meaningful experiences that resonate with both business
and leisure travellers alike."
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Credit: © Accor
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