Accor Hotels China

Accor (worldwide), is the European leader in hotels and tourism, and a global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions. Over the last four decades, Accor has built a network that comprises more than 4,000 hotels (nearly 500,000 rooms) in over 100 countries.

Accor continues to grow rapidly in Greater China through acquisition of hotel groups and the award of management contracts. The growth is based on Accor's unique international position in the marketplace, with its renowned main brands - Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), Grand Mercure (stylish), Novotel (first class), Mercure (a multi-tiered mid-market brand) and Ibis (economy class) serving all segments of the business and leisure hospitality markets in China.

Accor currently operates 61 hotels (17,743 rooms) in 29 cities in China. The number of hotels Accor schedules to open or under development by 2010 is 180 hotels (40,000 rooms). Accor hotels are situated in major metropolitan areas and gateway cities around the country.

Accor's corporate office in Asia Pacific region is located in Singapore. Accor's China corporate office in Shanghai
serves the function of coordinating hotel operations and development in Greater China.