Accor Is Expanding Hotel Footprint in North America
Skift Take
Accor had a record year in 2021 for signings in North and Central America, and its ambitious plans in the region are worth watching. Plus, a hot debate on integrated resorts, and other news.
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Sunday, June 5After a record-breaking year for signings in North and Central America in 2021, Accor is steadfastly continuing to grow its diverse global portfolio, and emphasizing its ambitious commitment to development in North and Central America with a strong pipeline of 25 hotels that together have 4,073 rooms. Today, lifestyle, ultra-luxury, luxury, and premium brands; collections, including the recently launched Emblems Collection, and the group’s all-inclusive platform are driving Accor’s future growth. The Group recently announced the upcoming reveal of the first Sofitel Legend, in North and Central America, with the debut of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama in fall 2022. Novotel Mexico City WTC is due to open this year as well. Looking further ahead into 2023, Raffles’ first mixed-use property in North America will make its entrance with Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences. Through Accor’s joint venture with Ennismore, the Group has signed several major projects expanding the regional presence of global brands, SLS, Mondrian, and Morgans Originals. Most recently, Ennismore announced the inaugural Mondrian property in Mexico City, Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, opening this fall. Additional announcements include Artista San Antonio, a Morgans Original opening in 2023; SLS Scottsdale opening in 2024; and Legacy Miami World Center, A Morgans Original opening in 2025. In 2023, Ennismore’s 21c Museum Hotels will debut a boutique hotel, art museum, and restaurant in downtown St. Louis MO.
1 Hotels announced the opening of 1 Hotel San Francisco, the brand’s second California property. Developed in partnership with Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, the hotel features 186 guest rooms and
