03/14/2022
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We continue to grow with a stable pipeline and a goal to open more than 300 properties by year-end.
Accor, a global hospitality leader, is pleased to share a summary of its 2021 development activities and growth outlook for 2022 and beyond. Overall, Accor opened an impressive 288 hotels and resorts and 41,000 rooms in 2021. This brings Accor’s total global network, open and operating, to more than 5,300 hotels and 778,000 rooms with another 1,200+ properties and 214,000 rooms in the pipeline. Accor’s global development and design & technical services teams achieved a 3% net growth rate in 2021, with more openings and signings than any global competitor across its historical top markets.
The company’s 2021 development performance was particularly strong in Europe, China, and the Middle East. Europe represented the #1 market for Accor with 153 new hotels signed, representing +20% growth vs 2020. China held Accor’s #2 spot for signings last year, with the highest percentage growth at +39% vs 2020, while the Group’s India, Middle East, Africa, Turkey (IMEAT) region increased its strategic position year-over-year. In terms of overall value, the IMEAT region is now the largest growth driver for Accor. Of note, more than 40% of Accor’s worldwide development projects involve the refurbishment of existing buildings rather than new builds, in line with the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
The company’s 2021 development performance was particularly strong in Europe, China, and the Middle East. Europe represented the #1 market for Accor with 153 new hotels signed, representing +20% growth vs 2020. China held Accor’s #2 spot for signings last year, with the highest percentage growth at +39% vs 2020, while the Group’s India, Middle East, Africa, Turkey (IMEAT) region increased its strategic position year-over-year. In terms of overall value, the IMEAT region is now the largest growth driver for Accor. Of note, more than 40% of Accor’s worldwide development projects involve the refurbishment of existing buildings rather than new builds, in line with the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
In 2021, we continued to reinforce our leadership position in the regions where we have historically led the competition, while building strong momentum in the key markets of North America and China. We are projecting an even higher pace of growth this year and are pleased to have resumed signing new hotels at a rate of one per day.
2021 – a year of firsts
Accor’s development team achieved several milestones in 2021, particularly in China, where new project signings reached an all-time high – leading to more than 520 hotels currently operating in the region and an additional 350 under development. The first destination was signed for Accor’s newest luxury brand, Emblems Collection, for the development of a magnificent flagship hotel in Guizhou province: Guiyang Art Centre Hotel, Emblems Collection.
The first two Orient Express destinations in the world were also announced in 2021, with the signings of Orient Express Grand Hotel de la Minerve in Rome, Italy and Orient Express Diriyah Gate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Complementing the hotel projects, the luxury brand also announced a rail tourism project in partnership with Arsenale S.p.A. in December, Orient Express La Dolce Vita. Welcoming passengers in 2023, the exciting endeavor includes six trains that will travel from Northern to Southern Italy, across 14 regions and beyond, including three international destinations from Rome to Paris, Istanbul and Split.
Another luxury milestone included the first Banyan Tree in the Middle East, Banyan Tree Doha La Cigale Mushaireb in Qatar, which made its official debut in 2021. Continuing the brand’s momentum in the region, a second location will follow later this year, Banyan Tree AlUla in the Asher Valley of Saudi Arabia.
Brilliant design concepts were key to Accor’s strength in its high-volume economy and midscale brands last year, such as the introduction of the first ibis Square concept hotel at ibis Timisoara, Romania. The first Novotel RF Studio guestroom reflecting the brand’s new vision for hotel design debuted at Novotel Dubai Jumeirah Triangle, UAE; while Novotel Mexico City Toreo proudly opened the first Novotel showcasing the Sundukovy Sisters guestroom design concept. In addition, Accor was delighted to receive its first Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) Green Award for sustainable real estate development at Mercure Katowice Centrum, Poland.
Accor’s development team achieved several milestones in 2021, particularly in China, where new project signings reached an all-time high – leading to more than 520 hotels currently operating in the region and an additional 350 under development. The first destination was signed for Accor’s newest luxury brand, Emblems Collection, for the development of a magnificent flagship hotel in Guizhou province: Guiyang Art Centre Hotel, Emblems Collection.
The first two Orient Express destinations in the world were also announced in 2021, with the signings of Orient Express Grand Hotel de la Minerve in Rome, Italy and Orient Express Diriyah Gate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Complementing the hotel projects, the luxury brand also announced a rail tourism project in partnership with Arsenale S.p.A. in December, Orient Express La Dolce Vita. Welcoming passengers in 2023, the exciting endeavor includes six trains that will travel from Northern to Southern Italy, across 14 regions and beyond, including three international destinations from Rome to Paris, Istanbul and Split.
Another luxury milestone included the first Banyan Tree in the Middle East, Banyan Tree Doha La Cigale Mushaireb in Qatar, which made its official debut in 2021. Continuing the brand’s momentum in the region, a second location will follow later this year, Banyan Tree AlUla in the Asher Valley of Saudi Arabia.
Brilliant design concepts were key to Accor’s strength in its high-volume economy and midscale brands last year, such as the introduction of the first ibis Square concept hotel at ibis Timisoara, Romania. The first Novotel RF Studio guestroom reflecting the brand’s new vision for hotel design debuted at Novotel Dubai Jumeirah Triangle, UAE; while Novotel Mexico City Toreo proudly opened the first Novotel showcasing the Sundukovy Sisters guestroom design concept. In addition, Accor was delighted to receive its first Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) Green Award for sustainable real estate development at Mercure Katowice Centrum, Poland.
Powerhouse of diverse brands
With the hospitality industry’s most diverse network of brands, Accor’s luxury and premium offerings continue to drive up the value of the Group’s development portfolio, while its economy and midscale segments continue to drive volume. This balance is key to Accor’s successful development model, providing the Group with the power and flexibility to seize growth opportunities the moment they arise.
Versatile brands such as greet, ibis Styles, Mercure, and Mövenpick represented 48% of signed rooms in 2021 (182 hotels and 27,500 rooms, +54% versus 2020) and are anticipated to generate significant interest again in 2022. Also contributing to the aforementioned growth metric were Accor’s two collection brands, MGallery Hotel Collection and Emblems Collection. Both are designed with the needs of independent and boutique hotel owners in mind, providing brand standards that are flexible, light, and respectful of the hotels’ unique identities while allowing immediate access to the power of Accor’s sales, distribution and loyalty platforms.
Looking ahead to the remainder of 2022 and early 2023, Accor’s development and operations teams will open the doors at a myriad of new flagship properties throughout the Group’s brand portfolio, including Raffles London at The OWO; Raffles & Fairmont Doha; Raffles at Galaxy Macau; Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences; Sofitel Barcelona Skipper; Sofitel Shanghai North Bund; Rixos Doha Qetaifan Island; The Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery; Pullman Orchard Singapore; Novotel Mexico City Insurgentes; and Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village; among many more.
Leading the way with lifestyle hospitality
Lifestyle is one of the fastest growing segments of the global hospitality industry, and Accor plans to triple its number of lifestyle hotels by 2023. The Group’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality is led by Ennismore, a joint venture in which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a global collective of 14 brands, with 90 operating properties and a further 160+ in the pipeline.
Notable growth and development highlights from Ennismore in 2021 included the signings of a Morgans Originals Legacy in Miami, USA; The Hoxton, Brussels in Belgium; Hyde Paradox Hotel London City, UK; SO/ Maldives; and TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square, Cambodia. Successful openings in 2021 included SO/ Sotogrande, Spain; SLS Dubai & Hyde Dubai Business Bay, UAE; Mondrian Shoreditch London, UK; 25Hours Florence and The Hoxton, Rome, Italy; Mama Shelter Lisbon, Portugal; and JO&JOE Vienna, Austria.
Exciting new Ennismore openings to watch in 2022 include Maison Delano Paris; three openings for The Hoxton with Barcelona, Shepherd’s Bush and Brussels; SO/ Paris; 25hours Copenhagen; Mama Shelter Paris La Défense and Dubai; SLS Puerto Madero; and Mondrian Singapore Duxton.
With the hospitality industry’s most diverse network of brands, Accor’s luxury and premium offerings continue to drive up the value of the Group’s development portfolio, while its economy and midscale segments continue to drive volume. This balance is key to Accor’s successful development model, providing the Group with the power and flexibility to seize growth opportunities the moment they arise.
Versatile brands such as greet, ibis Styles, Mercure, and Mövenpick represented 48% of signed rooms in 2021 (182 hotels and 27,500 rooms, +54% versus 2020) and are anticipated to generate significant interest again in 2022. Also contributing to the aforementioned growth metric were Accor’s two collection brands, MGallery Hotel Collection and Emblems Collection. Both are designed with the needs of independent and boutique hotel owners in mind, providing brand standards that are flexible, light, and respectful of the hotels’ unique identities while allowing immediate access to the power of Accor’s sales, distribution and loyalty platforms.
Looking ahead to the remainder of 2022 and early 2023, Accor’s development and operations teams will open the doors at a myriad of new flagship properties throughout the Group’s brand portfolio, including Raffles London at The OWO; Raffles & Fairmont Doha; Raffles at Galaxy Macau; Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences; Sofitel Barcelona Skipper; Sofitel Shanghai North Bund; Rixos Doha Qetaifan Island; The Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery; Pullman Orchard Singapore; Novotel Mexico City Insurgentes; and Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village; among many more.
Leading the way with lifestyle hospitality
Lifestyle is one of the fastest growing segments of the global hospitality industry, and Accor plans to triple its number of lifestyle hotels by 2023. The Group’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality is led by Ennismore, a joint venture in which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a global collective of 14 brands, with 90 operating properties and a further 160+ in the pipeline.
Notable growth and development highlights from Ennismore in 2021 included the signings of a Morgans Originals Legacy in Miami, USA; The Hoxton, Brussels in Belgium; Hyde Paradox Hotel London City, UK; SO/ Maldives; and TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square, Cambodia. Successful openings in 2021 included SO/ Sotogrande, Spain; SLS Dubai & Hyde Dubai Business Bay, UAE; Mondrian Shoreditch London, UK; 25Hours Florence and The Hoxton, Rome, Italy; Mama Shelter Lisbon, Portugal; and JO&JOE Vienna, Austria.
Exciting new Ennismore openings to watch in 2022 include Maison Delano Paris; three openings for The Hoxton with Barcelona, Shepherd’s Bush and Brussels; SO/ Paris; 25hours Copenhagen; Mama Shelter Paris La Défense and Dubai; SLS Puerto Madero; and Mondrian Singapore Duxton.
Lifestyle is one of the fastest-growing segments of the hospitality industry, and we’re seeing that through increased demand for our brands, as we quickly bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. In 2021 we opened 15 new hotels, and we’re set to almost double that this year with strong growth in all regions, especially Europe, Americas and the Middle East.
Development is the engine that drives Accor and our ability to offer the most diversified brand portfolio in the world allows us to stand out in the market. Throughout 2021, hoteliers turned to us because of the significant revenue boost that Accor’s powerful sales, distribution and loyalty platforms provide, and their satisfaction comes in knowing we’ve got a brand that will comfortably match their property, their guest profiles, and their unique, local aesthetic. This is where we will continue to focus our efforts in 2022, aiming to deliver the right product to the right market, with the right partner, every time.