Accor is a French multinational hospitality company and one of the world's largest hotel operators, founded in 1967 by Paul Dubrule and Gerard Pelisson when they opened the first Novotel in Lille, France. Headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, Accor operates over 5,500 hotels across more than 110 countries, representing approximately 800,000 rooms under 40 distinct brands. The company's portfolio spans from luxury and premium with Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, SO/, and MGallery, through midscale with Novotel, Mercure, and Adagio, to economy with ibis, ibis Styles, and ibis budget. Accor's partnership with Ennismore brought lifestyle brands including 21c Museum Hotels, Mondrian, SLS, and Mama Shelter into its portfolio. The ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty program offers members a comprehensive lifestyle platform with rewards across hotels, dining, entertainment, and sports events, distinguishing Accor as a lifestyle-driven hospitality company. The company has been a pioneer in separating hotel ownership from management, creating an asset-light model. Accor is deeply committed to sustainability through its Planet 21 program, focusing on food waste reduction, plastic elimination, and biodiversity. The company is also the largest hospitality employer in Europe and a major employer worldwide with more than 300,000 team members. Accor continues to strengthen its position in lifestyle and luxury hospitality while maintaining its broad global presence.

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Accor is one of the world's largest hotel operators with 40 brands across 5,500+ hotels in 110+ countries, from luxury Raffles and Fairmont to economy ibis.