Development

Accor adds 14 in N Europe

Accor signed 14 new properties in Europe during the last six months, including four in the UK and Ireland, six in Belgium and four in the Netherlands.

The company, which is currently courting Travelodge owners in the UK, said that the signings would add over 2,000 rooms.

The four signings in the UK and Ireland include the first Fairmont in Ireland, one Tribe, one Mercure and an ibis Budget.

Phillip Lassman, VP development, Accor northern Europe, said: “The first half of the year has posed a unique set of challenges for Accor and the hospitality industry as a whole.

“However, the strength of our proposition remains and through the dedication of the Accor team and hard work of our partners we have delivered an outstanding set of development results, with 14 new signings collectively adding over 2,000 rooms to our network in the past six months.”