Accor Has a Record 42 Signed Deals in Asia
Skift Take
- Accor aims for a record year in hotel signings across Asia, focusing on Premium, Midscale, and Economy divisions.
- Thailand offers visa waivers to Indian and Taiwanese tourists to boost its tourism sector.
- Macau experiences increased hotel occupancy rates, with significant construction plans for additional rooms.
Accor said they are gearing towards a record-breaking year in signings in the Premium, Midscale and Economy Divisions across Asia. As of September, Accor has already signed management agreements for a total of 42 properties, adding over 11,000 keys to its robust portfolio. The outlook for the remainder of 2023 includes plans to sign an additional 20 projects, bringing 15,000+ total new keys to the region. The Group is actively focusing on elevating its presence in the Premium segment with its Pullman, Swissotel, Movenpick and Grand Mercure brands with a substantial 17 hotels signed thus far. Accor said they also remain steadfast in maintaining its leadership in the Midscale and Economy market, primarily represented by Novotel, Mercure and ibis brands.
Starting November 10th and running until May 10, 2024, tourists from India and Taiwan can enter Thailand without the need for a visa. The Tourism Authority of Tha
