97 per cent of travellers have consulted guest reviews ahead of stay – Business Traveller
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97 per cent of travellers have consulted guest reviews ahead of stay – Business Traveller

Accor has published new research showing what it says is “the growing importance of guest reviews and ratings when booking a hotel stay”. The group commissioned OnePoll to carry out the research in December 2023, with 5,000 adults surveyed across the UK, Poland, Germany, France and Spain, all of whom had stayed at a hotel…

Sofitel New York to undergo “comprehensive refurbishment” – Business Traveller
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Sofitel New York to undergo “comprehensive refurbishment” – Business Traveller

This month it was also announced that the former Conrad New York Midtown on West 54th Street would be leaving Hilton’s portfolio to join Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The refurbishment of the Sofitel New York coincides with Sofitel’s 60th anniversary this year, and Accor said that a repositioning of the brand under CEO Maud Bailly would…

Accor integrates Worklib and Wojo workspaces into ALL platform – Business Traveller
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Accor integrates Worklib and Wojo workspaces into ALL platform – Business Traveller

Accor has integrated two workspace providers into its ALL ecosystem, allowing customers to reserve spaces and earn points through the ALL loyalty programme. Described as major players in “workspitality”, the Worklib and Wojo brands are now bookable through all.com. First up Wojo, which is a joint venture between Accor and real estate developers Bouygues Immobilier….

Luxury Cape Town hotel reopens under Fairmont management – Business Traveller
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Luxury Cape Town hotel reopens under Fairmont management – Business Traveller

New restaurant Heirloom serves South African-inspired cuisine under Cape Town chef Gregory Czarnecki, and other F&B options include the Pool Bar, Library Lounge and revamped Bascule Bar and Lounge (opening in June). The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool and the new Fairmont Spa at Cape Grace. Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is home to…

Ibis Styles Gatwick opens following renovation and expansion – Business Traveller
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Ibis Styles Gatwick opens following renovation and expansion – Business Traveller

Commenting on the news Paul Callingham, Starboard Hotels chairman and founder, said: “This is an important, landmark moment for Starboard as we open the new Ibis Styles Gatwick following an ambitious, three year refurbishment programme. “Our teams, including the architects and contractors, have worked hard to develop and deliver an exceptional hotel with state of…

Accor to add first Handwritten Collection property in the US – Business Traveller
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Accor to add first Handwritten Collection property in the US – Business Traveller

Hotel Stratford will be Accor’s third property in San Francisco, joining the Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Heritage Place – Ghirardelli Square. Commenting on the news Abel Castro, chief development officer Accor Americas – Premium, Midscale and Economy, said: “The arrival of the first Handwritten Collection hotel in the United States underpins our expansion strategy…

Mama Shelter to debut in Cape Town – Business Traveller
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Mama Shelter to debut in Cape Town – Business Traveller

Ennismore has signed its first hotel in South Africa, bringing its Mama Shelter brand to Cape Town. Mama Shelter Cape Town will be located in the City Park building, which was once home to the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, though Ennismore has not yet provided an opening date. The Old Christian Barnard City Park site…

Swissôtel launches in Georgia with flagship hotel in Tbilisi – Business Traveller
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Swissôtel launches in Georgia with flagship hotel in Tbilisi – Business Traveller

“Swissôtel Tbilisi represents an exceptional project, and we are confident that it will bring a unique hotel experience to the city and its community. We are looking forward to extending a warm and memorable welcome to our guests, ensuring an unforgettable stay in Tbilisi and treating its citizens with unique culinary experiences,” commented Erdogan Sahin,…

Accor expands with 22 new hotels across the Asia-Pacific region – Business Traveller
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Accor expands with 22 new hotels across the Asia-Pacific region – Business Traveller

Accor has announced the signing of six new projects in the first quarter of 2024 in key markets across Asia. These recent signings include Pullman Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 16 and Pullman Residences Bangkok Sukhumvit 16, comprising a 200-key hotel and 225-key residential complex. The new property offers convenient access to Rama 4 Road, Ploenchit, Asok,…

Accor opens Novotel property at Hamburg Central Station – Business Traveller
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Accor opens Novotel property at Hamburg Central Station – Business Traveller

Accor has opened a flagship Novotel property next to Hamburg’s main railway station. The 227-room Novotel Hamburg Central Station features an open lobby concept with co-working spaces, relaxation zones, the Swedish-inspired MYSA Eatery, and MYSA Bar and Lounge. Rooms feature the Sundukovy Sisters concept – one of four designs for Novotel properties unveiled by Accor…