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Always Business ClassAccor Plus CEO: The Travel Membership Hack for Upgrades, Lounges, and 30% Dining What if your travel life got easier overnight? In this episode of Always Business Class, we sit down with Emilie Couton, CEO of Accor Plus, for her first Australian podcast. Emily shares how a one-way ticket to Thailand turned into two decades across Asia and a leadership career in hospitality, plus the real strategy behind Accor Plus 2.0: simplicity, transparency, instant value, and a membership that blends certainty (lounges, early check-in, recognition) with serendipity (surprise upgrades, experiences, and discovery). We unpack the perks members actually use, why staycations can be as powerful as international holidays, and h...
2026-02-1754 min
Let's Talk LoyaltyACCOR Plus Innovates Again as a Leading Lifestyle Subscription (#716)This episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Paula Thomas here and I am thrilled to be back today interviewing the ACCOR Group – a brand that is joining us today for their fifth interview on the show.And in fact, ACCOR is the most frequent brand we’ve interviewed on our show, given the incredibly generous insights we’ve had over the years direct...
2025-10-2844 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastHow Accor Is Using Traveller Made to Reach Luxury ClientsPascal Visintainer, global chief sales officer for Accor Luxury and Lifestyle, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Accor’s long-term strategy, focusing on partnerships with top travel advisor networks like Traveller Made. He shares how Accor is growing its luxury and lifestyle division, with more than 100 new properties in development and continued investment in iconic brands and experiences. For more information, visit hera.accor.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen N...
2025-05-2310 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastHow Accor Is Using Traveller Made to Reach Luxury ClientsPascal Visintainer, global chief sales officer for Accor Luxury and Lifestyle, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Accor’s long-term strategy, focusing on partnerships with top travel advisor networks like Traveller Made. He shares how Accor is growing its luxury and lifestyle division, with more than 100 new properties in development and continued investment in iconic brands and experiences. For more information, visit hera.accor.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen N...
2025-05-2310 min
View From AfarWhat If Luxury Hotels Listened More? This Accor CEO Proves It Changes EverythingHow do you redefine luxury hospitality in 2025? For Maud Bailly, the CEO of four of Accor’s luxury hotel brands—Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems—it starts with empathy.
In this episode of View From Afar, she chats with host Jennifer Flowers about how she’s reshaping luxury hospitality through bold sustainability, diverse teams and a global vision rooted in local impact.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The distinct identities of Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems and how they serve distinct types of travelers.
How Accor Group is utilizing AI t...
2025-05-1532 min
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 96: Maya Ziadeh, AccorIn this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley speaks with Maya Ziadeh, Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division for Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Accor. They discuss Accor's expansive strategy in Saudi Arabia, including its 30-year legacy, plans to double its footprint by 2030, and a focus on both Giga projects and secondary cities. Maya shares insights on midscale and economy growth, Accor's "multi-local" development strategy, empowering women in hospitality through initiatives like RISE and She Leads, and how Accor fosters long-term, trust-driven investor partnerships.
2025-05-0723 minFuture Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 96: Maya Ziadeh, AccorIn this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley speaks with Maya Ziadeh, Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division for Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Accor. They discuss Accor's expansive strategy in Saudi Arabia, including its 30-year legacy, plans to double its footprint by 2030, and a focus on both Giga projects and secondary cities. Maya shares insights on midscale and economy growth, Accor's "multi-local" development strategy, empowering women in hospitality through initiatives like RISE and She Leads, and how Accor fosters long-term, trust-driven investor partnerships.
2025-05-0723 min
Travel Bros PodExtra Luxury Hotel Savings with Accor at Raffles, SLS, Fairmonthttp://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithusPlease reach out as we would love to help you book an Accor Hotel trip or any trip at all! In this episode of the Travel Bros podcast, Joey Redmond and Jamie Haas delve into the Accor Preferred Program, discussing its benefits, particularly focusing on Fairmont Hotels and other properties within the Accor portfolio. They explore various locations, including the Caribbean and Miami, highlighting unique offerings and experiences. The conversation also covers the top hotels in the Accor program and provides insights into the loyalty program, emphasizing the value of booking through preferred...
2025-05-0244 min
The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowAccor China Plan - Platinum Fast Track, Free Nights, and Steps to Buy the Program🔥 REVEALED: The complete guide to fast-tracking Accor Platinum status through the China program!This step-by-step tutorial shows viewers exactly how to:✅ Navigate the Accor China program✅ Fast-track to valuable Platinum status in record time✅ Secure free night certificates valid in Greater China (Mainland & Hong Kong)✅ Step-by-step purchase process explained✅ Detailed instructions on redeeming benefitsThis method saves THOUSANDS in hotel stays while unlocking premium benefits like room upgrades, lounge access, and personalized service across all Accor properties globally!...
2025-04-2136 min
Génération Do It Yourself#461 - Sébastien Bazin - PDG du groupe Accor - Diriger un groupe coté en bourse sans ordinateurCet épisode est le premier d’une série avec des patrons de sociétés du CAC 40.Sur GDIY nous recevons habituellement uniquement des personnes qui se sont lancées par elles-mêmes : des entrepreneurs, artistes, sportifs…Dans cette série, j’ai pour ambition de découvrir et comprendre comment s’opèrent de tels mastodontes depuis l’intérieur, sur du temps long. Au-delà des éléments de langage, au-delà de la politique, au-delà des clichés.Pendant ses études, Sébastien Bazin est veilleur de nuit dans un petit hôtel parisien. Il...
2025-04-062h 18
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Governance in Action — Inside Accor’s Strategy for Data Products and Frictionless AccessAccor operates over 5,800 hotels worldwide, giving it unique access to guest data beyond just bookings. But managing this data effectively requires a strong data governance framework.In this episode, Jean-François Guilmard, Chief Data Officer at Accor, breaks down:✅How Accor is structuring its data strategy with data mesh principles✅The role of data governance in ensuring data quality and accessibility✅Challenges in harmonizing data across diverse ownership structures✅The impact of AI and data-driven decision-making in hospitalityTune in to learn how Accor is leveraging data governanc...
2025-03-2414 min
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Governance in Action — Inside Accor’s Strategy for Data Products and Frictionless AccessAccor operates over 5,800 hotels worldwide, giving it unique access to guest data beyond just bookings. But managing this data effectively requires a strong data governance framework.In this episode, Jean-François Guilmard, Chief Data Officer at Accor, breaks down:✅How Accor is structuring its data strategy with data mesh principles✅The role of data governance in ensuring data quality and accessibility✅Challenges in harmonizing data across diverse ownership structures✅The impact of AI and data-driven decision-making in hospitalityTune in to learn how Accor is leveraging data governanc...
2025-03-2114 min
NSCD. Noi lo facciamo35. Enrica Tomei - Accor«Spesso e volentieri, al termine diversità viene associato qualcosa di negativo. Ma il termine deriva dal latino divertere, che significa andare verso qualcos'altro». Enrica Tomei è DE&I and Employer Branding Manager in Accor, regione Mediterraneo. Enrica Tomei lavora da anni nella cosiddetta ESG, con particolare attenzione alla 'S', cioè alla dimensione sociale. Tra le aree di intervento che più la vedono impegnata, in Accor, c'è quella della diversità di genere, che agisce soprattutto contro la violenza di genere e per l'empowerment femminile.«Step up è un programma di sei mesi dove c'è un vero...
2025-02-1824 min
The Modern Hotelier#136: How Accor is Handling Procurement & Sustainability | with Caroline TissotIn this episode of The Modern Hotelier, we welcome Caroline Tissot, Chief Procurement Officer at Accor, for an eye-opening conversation on procurement, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry.Caroline shares her journey from consulting to leading procurement at one of the world’s largest hotel groups, giving insights into how Accor is driving sustainable practices, eliminating single-use plastics, and optimizing supply chains globally.We also dive into: How procurement is shaping the future of hospitalityChallenges and successes in sustainability initiativesEmerging trends like AI and carbon footprint reductionCaroline’s personal career advice for a...
2025-02-1326 minThe Great Indian Points and Miles ShowThe Accor Points Playbook – Turn Every Stay into a 5-Star Experience Without Breaking the Bank!🎙 The Great Indian Points & Miles Show is back, and this week we're diving deep into Accor Live Limitless (ALL)—the loyalty program that promises more value for your points and miles. If luxury stays and clever hacks excite you, this episode is for you.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ Earning Power Moves: Learn insider tips to supercharge your Accor points with unbeatable promotions and regional membership perks.
💳 Credit Card Secrets: Discover the best cards in India and globally to stack your points game.
🌍 Smart Redemptions: Real-life stories of dream...
2024-12-221h 29
Hospitality Daily PodcastAccor's Chief Sales Officer on Why Meetings Make Money - Sophie HulgardIn this episode, Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, shares insights on the power of providing hospitality through meetings, the economic impact of face-to-face events, and how hotels can maximize these opportunities.Listen now to learn about:The impact of the pandemic on the meetings and events industry.The value of face-to-face meetings versus digital interactions.Key findings from Accor's recent research on the economic impact of meetings.Differences in meeting value perceptions across various countries.The unique advantages hotels have in hosting meetings.Accor's emphasis on sustainability in meetings.The role of technology in...
2024-12-0623 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#615: Accor Plus - The Subscription Loyalty Proposition Leading the Global Hotel IndustryThis episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today we are meeting perhaps the leading hotel travel subscription programme in the world, from the Accor Group in the Asia Pacific region.Many listeners will be familiar with Accor, the global hotel group that now offers 45 hotel brands and a total of 5,600 properties around the world from smart economy hotels, all the way up to luxury five-star palaces, exquisite residences and full-service resorts.Many loyalty professionals will also know ACCOR’s fee-f...
2024-11-1444 min
Hospitality Net Podcast SeriesAccor unveils its Purpose statement: “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care”This conversation explores Accor's new purpose statement, "Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures with heartfelt care". The speakers examine the statement's four pillars - the art of hospitality, responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, and heartfelt care - and discuss how Accor plans to achieve them. They analyse Accor's initiatives to promote sustainability, connect guests with local communities, empower employees, and create a more equitable work environment. The conversation concludes by reflecting on Accor's potential to be a force for good in the world, considering the broader impact of business on society. ...
2024-10-2919 min
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 79: Duncan O'Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific - Premium, Midscale & Economy, AccorIn this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, sits down with Duncan O'Rourke, CEO of Accor for the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific. Duncan shares insights into his journey in hospitality, the strong post-pandemic performance of Accor, and the growth prospects in key markets like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and India. He discusses Accor's strategy of balancing profit, people, and planet, emphasising sustainable initiatives like organic farming and community support. Duncan also highlights Accor's focus on talent development, the importance of fostering a multicultural workforce, and the critical role of training in retaining...
2024-09-2729 minFuture Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 79: Duncan O'Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific - Premium, Midscale & Economy, AccorIn this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, sits down with Duncan O'Rourke, CEO of Accor for the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific. Duncan shares insights into his journey in hospitality, the strong post-pandemic performance of Accor, and the growth prospects in key markets like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and India. He discusses Accor's strategy of balancing profit, people, and planet, emphasising sustainable initiatives like organic farming and community support. Duncan also highlights Accor's focus on talent development, the importance of fostering a multicultural workforce, and the critical role of training in retaining...
2024-09-2729 min
Marketing & Influence - Le podcast des marques et créateurs par Cyril AttiasReplay S03 - Stephanie-Dartevelle - ACCOR - spécial JO Paris 2024Bienvenue dans cette sélection estivale de la saison 03 de Marketing&influence.re)découvrez cette épisode qui à marqué la saison.Rendez-vous à la rentrée et abonnez-vous pour ne rien rater------------------------------------------------------------Dans cet épisode, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir Stéphanie Dartevelle, Vice-Présidente Sponsoring Europe & Afrique du Nord chez Accor.Accor, en tant que partenaire premium des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de Paris 2024, joue un rôle essentiel dans la réussite de cet événement d'envergure mondiale.Stéphanie nous plo...
2024-09-0531 min
The Fan Engagement Podcast#12 Stuart Wareman, Accor – Paris 2024, FIFA World Cup & PSG: Maximising global sponsorshipsStuart Wareman is Global SVP Experiences, Events & Sponsorship at Accor. Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel groups – made up of a global network of over 50 brands, including Ibis, Sofitel, Novotel, Orient Express and Mercure.
Accor has cultivated brand partnerships with some of the most prestigious names in sport, including the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, PSG, the America’s Cup, Tour de France, Roland Garros and Kylian Mbappe. This year, Accor took on its biggest challenge yet as a Premium Partner of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which includes managing the athlete and media...
2024-08-1226 min
Romain Lanéry20 minutes avec la Directrice Générale Digital du Groupe AccorAujourd’hui, on passe 20 minutes avec Alix Boulnois. Pendant 8 ans, elle a occupé diverses positions à haute responsabilité chez Amazon avant d'intégrer Accor en tant que Directrice Générale Digital du Groupe. On a pu échanger sur les coulisses du business qu’elle a vécu aux USA, de son rapport à l’échec, de sa façon de manager et des nouvelles technologies sur lesquelles ses équipes travaillent au sein du groupe Accor.+ d’infos sur Accor et leurs objectifs : https://link.influxcrew.com/Accor_Rom... • Les autres épisodes "20 minutes avec" : • 20 minutes avec - Romain Lanéry-
2024-08-0326 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#557: Accor Live Limitless: Emotional Connections and Memorable ExperiencesThis episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.In this episode, Carly Neubauer, Co-Founder and Director of Elevate Loyalty, sits down with Chris Mills, Vice President of Loyalty & Partnerships for Accor across Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific.With over a decade of experience in loyalty and digital marketing, Chris shares insights from his journey leading the transformation of Accor’s award-winning loyalty program, Accor Live Limitless (ALL).Discover how ALL, spanning over 40 hotel brands, prioritizes emotional connections to deliver personalized travel experiences that resonate de...
2024-07-0344 min
Marketing & Influence - Le podcast des marques et créateurs par Cyril Attias#67 - Stephanie-Dartevelle - ACCOR - spécial JO Paris 2024Dans cet épisode, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir Stéphanie Dartevelle, Vice-Présidente Sponsoring Europe & Afrique du Nord chez Accor.Accor, en tant que partenaire premium des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de Paris 2024, joue un rôle essentiel dans la réussite de cet événement d'envergure mondiale.Stéphanie nous plonge dans les détails fascinants de ce partenariat, nous dévoilant comment Accor s'engage pleinement pour contribuer au succès des Jeux. Elle met en lumière le rôle crucial d'Accor dans la gestion hôtelière du village olympique et du...
2024-05-2331 min
ConquêteCréer la meilleure Customer Experience - Anne-Laure Aumaitre (@Accor) - Conquête #45Pour recevoir nos stratégies marketing & growth par email : https://bullishbulldozer.substack.com/ Pour travailler avec Bulldozer - https://bulldozer-collective.com ▬▬▬▬▬ Dans cet épisode nous ne parlerons pas de B2B mais de B2C. Et pour ça j'ai invité Anne-Laure Aumaitre, VP E-Commerce Strategy & Transformation Projects pour le Groupe Accor. On aborde ensemble : - Le Customer Marketing - Les erreurs à éviter dans l'Expérience Client - Le rôle des programmes fidélité - Gestion des process locaux vs globaux ...
2024-04-2454 min
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Big Opportunity in Branded Residences (And How Accor Is Capitalizing on This) - Jeff Tisdall, AccorIn this episode, Jeff Tisdall, Chief Business Officer at Accor One Living and the company's Global Head of Mixed Use, joins us to share the opportunities and challenges in hospitality-branded residences and mixed-use developments.Listeners will learn about:The expanding market for hospitality services beyond traditional hotels and how it's reshaping the industry.The concept of hospitality-branded residences and the unique approach Accor takes to innovate in this space.The direct and indirect benefits of integrating hospitality into residential living, from design to long-term operations.The economic advantages for developers and hotel investors in creating mixed-use...
2024-03-1329 min
SMACK HospitalityPatrick Mendes – ACCOR | SMACK Live! at YHS-Pre-EventThis was a first!
As you might know by now, we had the pleasure of teaming up with YHS and hosting the very first SMACK Live! #podcast event with Patrick Mendes, CEO at ACCOR for Premium, Midscale & Economy in Europe and North Africa.
Patrick shared a lot of insights with Fritz and the students at EHL about his career path (which he actually started off by quitting #hospitality and the #hotelbusiness), and the possibilities the ACCOR world has to offer but especially the “PME” – Premium, Midscale and Economy sector, which seems to be generally, slightly underrated.
He talked about his person...
2024-03-1256 min
Skift Daily BriefingAccor's New Chief Strategist Unveils PlansEpisode NotesGilda Perez-Alvarado surprised some hotel industry insiders when she left JLL to become Accor’s chief strategy officer last October. Perez-Alvarado outlined her plans for Accor in her first interview since taking the new role. Perez-Alvarado touched on Accor’s efforts to make inroads in the U.S., among other subjects, with Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. She said Accor would target markets and segments in the country where the company believes it should be present. Perez-Alvarado added that Accor would be increasingly open to dealmaking with interest rates stabilizing.Next, t...
2024-02-2902 min
All Things Fitness and Wellness2024's Key Wellness Travel Trends with Accor's Emlyn BrownExplore 2024 Wellness Travel Trends. As Accor's Global Senior Vice-President of Wellbeing Strategy, Design, and Development, Emlyn Brown offers an insider's perspective on the transformative shifts shaping the wellness and travel sectors.🔍 Dive into the insightful discussion as we explore key trends including social wellbeing, active nutrition, ageing gracefully, optimizing sleep, athlete-inspired wellness, and mindfulness enhanced by tech. Brown's expertise illuminates how these trends are not just passing fads but pivotal changes in the hospitality industry.🌐 Trend #1 - Social Wellbeing: Learn how communal wellness and 'we-based' activities are redefining guest experiences.🍏 Trend #2 - Active Nutrition...
2024-01-2429 min
Resilient Tourism Podcast Series - Accelerating the Digital and Data-Driven TransformationRedefining Hospitality Tech: Insights from Accor's CTO (with Floor Bleeker)🗣️🎙️ Interview with Floor Bleeker, CTO at Accor
In this podcast episode, Prof. Maggie Chen engages Floor Bleeker in a discussion centered around Accor's digital transformation. Floor sheds light on two pivotal changes underway at Accor. The first involves a technical change, steering the company from numerous data centers to a single public cloud. This shift aims for heightened agility, centralized management, ultimately enabling the possibility of launching a hotel within a single day. Concurrently, an organizational transformation is happening at Accor. Floor also shares thoughts about the evolving landscape of digital transformation within the hospitality sector, particularly emphasizing...
2023-12-2236 min
Hotel Leaders#2 - Accor Hotel GroupToday we learn about the founders, leaders and history of Accor, an iconic hotel group. We’ll have a look at how it all began, it’s a story of the right people, in the right place at the right time. We will also delve into some of the secrets to success from the founders. 01:38 – FOUNDERS - PAUL DUBRULE & GERARD PELISSON (Hosco: YouTube). 04:50 – THE FIRST NOVOTEL. 07:54 – EARLY GROWTH (Accor: LinkedIn). 09:03 – EXPONENTIAL GROWTH. 09:54 – TOP 10 FOUNDER SECRETS (Hosco: YouTube & Accor: LinkedIn). 13:42 – WORLD MARKET DOMINATION. 15:31 – SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION. 17:12 – ACCOR TODAY (Hosco: YouTube & Accor: YouTube).Accor now has properties in 110 countries and...
2023-09-1523 minSkift Daily BriefingAccor’s Drive to Boost Its Tech GameEpisode NotesAccor executives have been hard at work to boost the Paris-based hotel company’s digital operations, but what does that entail exactly? Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill provides answers in this week’s Early Check-In column.O’Neill delves into what he considers the most notable findings from presentations Accor recently held for investors. The company runs a “digital factory,” which brings together roughly 800 developers, product managers and others to tackle the problems of hotel guests and operators. Chief Digital Officer Alix Boulnois said the Accor has the only digital factory at scale in the...
2023-07-1003 min
Il était une fois l'entrepreneurPaul Dubrule et Gérard Pélisson : De Novotel à Accor - Ep 2Paul Dubrule et Gérard Pélisson changent l’hôtellerie en France en créant le groupe mondial Accor. Dans ce 2e épisode, les 2 hommes sont pris dans une frénésie d’acquisition.
Ils rachètent d’abord Jacques Borel International, une chaîne de 43 hôtels de Luxe, Sofitel puis lancent les hôtels Formule 1.
Le groupe Accor est créé.
Surtout, ils développent un pôle restauration avec Le groupe Lenôtre, Quick, les pizzeria del Arte, Courtepaille puis dans le voyage avec AfricaTour, AmericaTour et AsieTours.
Pourtant, ce sont les i...
2023-06-1311 min
Brave Bold BrilliantScott Boyes, SVP Operations Accor Pacific - Podcasting to Create Heartists of Us AllScott Boyes is one of the most renowned operators in the hospitality sector, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Operations, Pacific North for Accor. Scott joins Jeannette to talk about his life and business journey, how he stays humble despite his lofty position in the business world, and why your network is your real superpower. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you're supported by humble, down to earth people, it keeps you grounded, no matter how high you may be in the business world. It's essential to keep it real. You have to be prepared...
2023-05-2947 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#359: Live Limitless with ALL from Accor - Industry Leading Loyalty Insights from Mehdi HemiciThis episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.Today's episode of "Let's Talk Loyalty" is a fascinating conversation about the power of their loyalty to drive commercial value for one of the world’s leading hospitality groups – Accor.Headquartered in France, the Accor Group operates over 5,400 hotels in 110 countries across 40 brands from luxury to economy, each with their own distinct personality, price point and brand promise.As Accor brands, they can each access the ALL program, which combines compelling recognition and rewards for guests with...
2023-03-2849 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#328: Accor Hotels Live Limitless with Isabelle Birem (Short Summary Show)This episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.Key insights from Isabelle Birem, the Senior Vice-President of Loyalty at Accor Hotels, from her interview from November 2021.Tom Peace, from The Loyalty People, shares his insights from this fascinating interview where Isabelle talks about some fascinating insight from the amazing Accor Live Limitless programme.Of particular interest is how Accor have ensured that loyalty is at the very heart of their brand marketing. Burn driving earn is also a key feature of this programme and...
2023-01-1608 min
Brave Bold BrilliantSteven Daines Chief Talent & Culture Officer, Accor Hotels - Being a True HeartistIn this episode, Jeannette talks to Steven Daines who is the Chief Talent & Culture Officer and a member of Accor’s Executive Committee. He trained as a banker but decided to take a different direction and joined Carnival Cruise Lines which gave him the travel and hospitality bug. They discuss diversity in-depth. How it benefits companies and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve true diversity. As well as talking about managing a range of hotels that cover the entire spectrum from budget to luxury and the future of the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
2022-12-051h 03
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 10: Daniel von Barloewen, AccorIf we talk about branded residences, Accor needs to be part of that discussion. Accor is set to open one branded residential project every six weeks throughout 2023 and 2024. The global hospitality group operates branded residences on both a managed and franchised basis across twenty-two brands, with a worldwide network and pipeline of 130 branded residential projects. And the man leading it with his team is Daniel von Barloewen, Head of Mixed-Use for Europe, Middle East, India, Africa & Turkey at Accor, so Marina invited him to be our guest for the tenth episode of the IDEEA podcast. ...
2022-10-0318 min
IDEEA PodcastEpisode 10: Daniel von Barloewen, AccorIf we talk about branded residences, Accor needs to be part of that discussion. Accor is set to open one branded residential project every six weeks throughout 2023 and 2024. The global hospitality group operates branded residences on both a managed and franchised basis across twenty-two brands, with a worldwide network and pipeline of 130 branded residential projects. And the man leading it with his team is Daniel von Barloewen, Head of Mixed-Use for Europe, Middle East, India, Africa & Turkey at Accor, so Marina invited him to be our guest for the tenth episode of the IDEEA podcast. ...
2022-10-0318 minFuture Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 10: Daniel von Barloewen, AccorIf we talk about branded residences, Accor needs to be part of that discussion. Accor is set to open one branded residential project every six weeks throughout 2023 and 2024. The global hospitality group operates branded residences on both a managed and franchised basis across twenty-two brands, with a worldwide network and pipeline of 130 branded residential projects. And the man leading it with his team is Daniel von Barloewen, Head of Mixed-Use for Europe, Middle East, India, Africa & Turkey at Accor, so Marina invited him to be our guest for the tenth episode of the IDEEA podcast. ...
2022-10-0318 min
SMACK HospitalitySébastian Bazin – Accor | ALL, the Heartist concept and the secret to success in hospitalityChairman & CEO of Accor Group
We are back with a brand new podcast season of #smackstories and stopped at nothing short of one of the biggest names in Hospitality globally to kick off the season in style.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO of Accor Group, joined us on the show and had a lot of fun giving us a recap on his past 10 years with Accor and what is planned for the upcoming years. Sébastien & Fritz discussed Accor’s idea of augmented reality, a more leaner and agile business concept, a shift in the developers mindset as w...
2022-09-0651 min
Brave Bold BrilliantDuncan O’Rourke, CEO Accor Hotels Northern Europe, Reveals His Secrets to SuccessIn this episode, Jeannette talks to Duncan O´Rourke who is the Chief Executive Officer of Northern Europe at Accor. He talks about his early life, living in South Africa, and then being educated in an English boarding school. How these things shaped the man he became and the career path he chose to follow. Duncan explains what it is like to run a brand that serves multiple sectors of the travel business. They also talk about how to build a strong team even though there is a severe shortage of talented people, at the moment. Dealing w...
2022-09-051h 01
Health to WealthDamien Perrot and Yann Le Floc’h: Vivatech Highlights Power Of New Thinking“Wellbeing needs to be integrated in every innovation”Damien Perrot is the Global Head of Design and Innovation at Accor, with overall responsibility for inventing new products and services throughout the Group. Yann Le Floc’h is a seasoned designer who is also the CEO and Co-founder of Stairwage – the company chosen as the winner of the Health to Wealth Vivatech Challenge. In this episode of Health To Wealth, Damien and Yann discuss the role of wellbeing in developing new innovations, and especially the part that it played in creating Stairwage, an app that all...
2022-08-1129 minHealth to WealthEmlyn Brown: Well-being In Under 10, 000 Steps“80% of our guests seek daily to improve their health and wellbeing.”Emlyn Brown is the global vice president for Well-Being at Accor, and he and his team are responsible for launching the Health to Wealth programme – including this podcast series. Emlyn has vast experience in the hospitality sector, running health clubs and spa operations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In his current role, he’s responsible for integrating well-being throughout customer journeys in all Accor brands and making wellness rise to the top of the company’s agenda. In this episode of H...
2022-06-2336 minHealth to WealthManuel Muniz: Turning the Digital Tide“One of the toughest things to automate is human interaction.”Manuel Muniz is one of Spain’s stellar thinkers and a former Government minister whose key perspective on well-being is the rapid advance of technology and the potential that brings to shape our lives for better or worse. Strategically directed, technology offers education, knowledge and connection; unconstrained, tech too often spells privacy infringement, loss of liberty, exclusion and wealth inequality.In this episode of Health to Wealth, Manuel outlines how the shaping of public policy can mitigate the risk of negative impact on indivi...
2022-06-1931 minHealth to WealthOlaf Blanke: Neuroscience Delivers A Sense Of Self“If people are out of body they feel less pain.”Olaf Blanke is a neuroscientist whose specialist area is the intersection of mind and body. Much of his work is about how that our brain perceives our body, and how this can be manipulated in different ways. His work involves applying this knowledge in areas ranging from prosthetics to meditation. In this episode of Health To Wealth, Olaf explains the idea of self-consciousness as a bodily perception that is generated by different parts of the brain, and how this can in particular circumstances lead...
2022-06-1633 minHealth to WealthAli Parsa: Telemedicine, A Booster For Healthcare Access“Cultural shift is the most fundamental part of using any technology”Ali Parsa founded digital health company Babylon in 2013 with a simple mission: to make access to a doctor available to anyone with a mobile phone. Babylon has since floated on the Nasdaq stock market and become involved in important partnerships ranging from the UK’s NHS to the healthcare system in Rwanda. And during the Covid pandemic, one of Babylon’s cornerstone ideas was put to the test, as many people spoke to their doctor on a video call for the first time. In this...
2022-06-1333 minHealth to WealthKate Cook: Super Powered Through Strategic Nutrition“Avoid things that are sweet, fluffy and white.”Kate Cook is an expert on nutrition and the role it plays in well-being. She helps individuals and companies to boost their health and performance through being knowledgeable and mindful about the foods they consume.In this podcast, you’ll hear about Kate’s ‘North Star of nutrition’: balancing hormones rather than calories; and that controlling blood sugar level is the key to maintaining your energy levels so you can live life to the full. Companies that place importance on their employees’ nutrition, she says, will see the r...
2022-06-1028 minHealth to WealthHarry Jameson And Oli Patrick: Fit To Perform“From a performance perspective, not all stress is bad.” Oli Patrick is a physiologist and Harry Jameson a performance and wellbeing coach; together they have created Future Practice, an academy and learning community for wellbeing professionals, and PILLAR, a performance concept anchored to movement, nutrition, and recovery. In this episode of Health To Wealth, Harry and Oli give their separate perspectives on the relationship between fitness, well-being and health, and their shared message that it is desired outcome, not the journey, that truly matters. They break down physiological interventions into three domains...
2022-06-1044 minHealth to WealthAllie Burns: Where Investment Angels Dare To Tread“The goal is that all investing is impact investing”Allie Burns is the CEO of Washington DC-based Village Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in businesses which address social issues. What’s unusual about Village Capital’s approach is that it not only seeks to broaden the base of entrepreneurs that benefit from venture capital; it also believes that more diversity among investors will lead to a more equitable distribution of investment money.In this episode of Health To Wealth, Allie outlines the fundamental inequality that exists today in backing for business, by gende...
2022-06-0236 minHealth to WealthJulian Ranger: Data’s New Age Of Consent“We are at peak complexity for data today.” Julian Ranger is a former aeronautical engineer who turned his attention to the issue of personal data a decade ago: how can businesses and individuals manage the tidal wave of data that surges around each of us and threatens to engulf us? He founded the company digi.me with a simple philosophy: to put the individual firmly in the pilot’s seat with all the controls at hand to decide which data we want to share and with whom. In this episode of Health To...
2022-05-1933 minHealth to WealthThierry Malleret: New Values For An Interconnected World“You cannot be individually well, if you live in a society that is profoundly unwell.” Thierry Malleret is an economist and original thinker who’s worked in investment banks and leading institutions including the World Economic Forum and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He’s the founder of the Monthly Barometer which evaluates risk for high-level decision makers, and has a longstanding interest in how wellbeing underpins successful organisations, economies and societies.In this episode of Health To Wealth, Thierry discusses the nature of wellbeing and the related wellness sector; how wellbein...
2022-05-1234 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesIntroducing Health To Wealth, a new podcast from AccorHealth to Wealth is a new podcast series from Accor that builds on the stories you've already heard from Local Voices, Global Stories, by bringing you a truly global perspective on what's happening in our world and carrying you into the experiences of tomorrow. The series brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and health experts to share the ideas and experiences that have shaped their contribution to global well-being culture. You’ll hear compelling perspectives and provocative opinions from leading edge thinkers on subjects including nutrition, economics, fitness, mental health, technology and investment. Above all, you’ll learn that interc...
2022-05-0502 minHealth to WealthWim Hof: Putting Mind Over Matter“I'm sharing great joy and power. I call it love.” Wim Hof has become internationally famous for his eponymous Method, a set of techniques that he asserts can increase energy; improve relaxation, and boost the body’s immune system. It’s all about getting into icy water - and breathing deeply. In this episode of Health To Wealth you’ll hear about the circumstances that compelled Wim to jump into that water in the first place. You’ll also discover how Wim’s Method helped him heal from trauma and bereavement. CONTENT WARNIN...
2022-05-0429 minHealth to WealthSaasha Celestial-One: Sharing A Recipe To Reduce Food Waste“I do believe mass consumer behaviour change is possible.” Saasha Celestial-One is the inspirational co-founder of OLIO, the app that matches surplus food with those who need it. She’s tackling the 40%-plus of the world’s food that’s produced but never eaten, by getting people to share as little as half a lemon. In this episode of Health to Wealth, Saasha talks about her upbringing by hippy parents, her ‘rebellion’ as an investment banker and management consultant, and how she used her business skills to set up OLIO with her partner Tess...
2022-05-0432 minHealth to WealthHealth To Wealth - Arrives 5th MayHealth to Wealth is a new podcast series from Accor that explores an inventory of diverse topics with well-being as their common thread. The series brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and health experts to share the ideas and experiences that have shaped their contribution to global well-being culture. At its heart is the recognition that a well-being led culture means happier, healthier people and more sustainable communities. You’ll hear compelling perspectives and provocative opinions from leading edge thinkers on subjects including nutrition, economics, fitness, mental health, technology and investment. And their insights will help navigate the tr...
2022-04-2901 min
Back of House#43 - Scott Boyes, Vice President Operations NSW & ACT, AccorScott Boyes is Vice President Operations NSW/ACT for Accor. Previously, Scott held the position of Regional General Manager of Accor in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
An experienced hotelier, Scott has worked in the hospitality industry since 1992, commencing his career with Accor Asia Pacific in 1994 upon graduation from the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.
In 2005, he was one of three people from Australia/New Zealand to be awarded the prestigious Accor Bernache Award for his achievements in financial performance.
2022-03-161h 06
Local Voices, Global StoriesDesigning an Innovative Paris Destination HubHospitality goes beyond delivering a unique guest experience. It’s a symbiotic relationship between team members, local communities and guests: a mission statement that is summed up in one, new Flagship: the Pullman Paris Montparnasse.Accor’s now writing the next chapter of hospitality blending strong human values, deep roots with their neighbors and innovative partnerships to deliver authentic experiences to guests. Because putting people first has been the focus in the reimagining of the hotel, let’s hear from Pullman Paris Montparnasse Deputy Manager, Christoph Merz and Director of Sales Leila Salhi tell us about the hu...
2022-03-1519 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesNurturing the Hospitality Leaders of TomorrowReaching out to young recruits, and offering them a chance to flourish and evolve locally and internationally, is essential in the hospitality sector… The young generation is now seeking not only training programs but an engaging relationship with their mentor, to help them reach their full potential and become the leaders of tomorrow.Learning and expanding opportunities for communities around its hotels is a priority for Accor. That’s why the Group is designing apprenticeship programs delivering the tools, experiences, and resources to create a solid foundation in the industry… Discover how apprentice, Arianne Barnes, benefits from t...
2022-03-0120 min
Hozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Joins Forces with Dubai Sustainable Tourism to Launch ‘Dubai Can’Accor sponsors public fountain in the World Trade Centre area in Dubai
#accor #DubaiSustainableTourism #DubaiCan #RefillforLife #MarkWillis #UNGlobalTourismPlasticsInitiative #sustainability #waterfiltrationsystems #SofitelTheObeliskDubai #SwissotelAlGhurair #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/accor-joins-forces-with-dubai-sustainable-tourism-to-launch-dubai-can-6704.html
2022-02-2304 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesCreating the Culinary Experiences of TomorrowEnjoying a meal is not just about what we’re eating and drinking: it’s a celebration for the senses. New experiences made possible by stylish and experimental eateries, and even outside of restaurant setting, with hi-tech delivery services. Find out how Accor creates groundbreaking F&B concepts and pushes culinary experiences to new heights in Dubai. Hear from the team behind the innovative service Kitch-In, Chef Izu Ani, co-founders Evgeny Kuzin, Yigit Sezgin, who reimagined food delivery service with zero compromise on taste, choice and quality, and Alfio Bernardini, General Manager of Grand Plaza Mövenp...
2022-02-1522 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesConnecting with Indigenous CommunitiesDiversity and cultural exchange are among the world's greatest resources. But the reality doesn’t always match that vision, especially when it comes to the inclusion of minority and Indigenous communities in the world of work. For Accor, a culture of openness and inclusion is a fundamental part of the Group’s approach to hospitality. Discover how the Group is bringing this vision to life in Australia and hear from Indigenous Program Managers in Australia, Josh Hanley and Kedea Atherton, on how they are building a more mindful approach to tourism, creating sustainable career pathways for Indigenou...
2021-11-3021 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#163: Accor's Live Limitless Programme Focuses on Passion and PartnershipsThis episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.Accor Live Limitless (ALL) is a loyalty programme that spans 51 brands and almost 7,000 hotels across different customer segments at different price points, yet who share common needs and passions. With a vision to offer much more than simply a place to stay, ALL is focused on becoming a day to day companion for travellers as well as local communities, based on compelling partnerships and delighting each and every guest when they arrive in any Accor property. ...
2021-11-2443 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Renews Management Contract for ZamZam Pullman MakkahAccor will continue to manage one of its flagship properties in the holy city of Makkah
#accor #ZamZamPullmanMakkah #JLLHotelsandHospitality #MunshaatRealEstateProjects #EisaAlEisa #partnership #MarkWillis #Munshaat #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/6076_accor-renews-management-contract-for-zamzam-pullman-makkah.html
2021-11-1706 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityALL – Accor Live Limitless - has All You Need to Celebrate the Festive Season!Accor is offering up to 25% off on stays alongside a chance to win 1 million rewards points!
#accor #AccorLiveLimitless #rewards #MiddleEast #earnpoints #AllYouNeed #RafflesthePalmDubai #BanyanTreeDoha #FairmontAmman #discounts #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/6067_all-accor-live-limitless-has-all-you-need-to-celebrate-the-festive-season.html
2021-11-1706 min
Luxury VoicesBecoming the leader in lifestyle hospitality worldwide with Gary Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Greater ChinaOur LUXURY VOICE today is Gary Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Greater China. He has been responsible for Greater China for more than fifteen years and is known for his expertise in strategy formulation and creative revenue generation, combined with a passion for innovation and transformation. Prior to joining Accor as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer for Accor Greater China in September 2018, Gary was Chief Operating Officer of The Bicestor Village Shopping Collection, a chain of the world’s most unique and preferred luxury retail shopping destinations in China and Europe. Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of...
2021-11-1743 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesShaping Sustainable Travel ExperiencesTaking immediate steps to preserve the world’s biodiversity is more urgent than ever. For Accor, people and planet go hand in hand, and the Group is committed to making positive environmental impacts, both locally and globally, and to building meaningful and sustainable experiences for travelers. Dive into the Maldives and discover how Marine Biologists in three Accor hotels, Samuel Dixon, Amandine Vuylsteke and Giulia Pellizzato, are shaping the travel experience for the future in this island paradise, by raising awareness and introducing guests to the protection of the fauna and flora, for generat...
2021-11-1620 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunitySC Appoints Accor to Manage Qatar’s Host Country Real Estate OperationsThe agreement will see Accor provide personnel to operate what will be the largest serviced real estate operation in the world, and include front office (check-in/check-out), operational supplies and equipment as well as housekeeping services among others
#Accor #TheSupremeCommitteeforDeliveryAndLegacy #Agreement #Projects #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar #LatestNews #Hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5953_sc-appoints-accor-to-manage-qatar-s-host-country-real-estate-operations.html
2021-11-0206 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Set to Bring Raffles Brand to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea DestinationAccor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its luxury portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the introduction of an exclusive nature-focused Raffles resort, in upcoming landmark The Red Sea Project (TRSP)
#Accor #Raffles #HotelOpenings #Expansion #Partners #TheRedSeaDevelopmentCompany #SaudiArabia #Hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5943_accor-set-to-bring-raffles-brand-to-saudi-arabia-s-red-sea-destination.html
2021-11-0206 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesReimagining a Los Angeles iconEmbracing the future as well as paying tribute to the past: Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles embodies that philosophy and will once again be a Los Angeles landmark, offering reimagined and authentic experiences while celebrating its heritage. Hotel team members Philip Barnes, Magdaleena Nikolov, and Duane Mah, share their perspectives on the past, present and future of this landmark hotel. An iconic address to welcome guests and locals, and experience the vibrant feel of the city.Local Voices, Global Stories: a podcast from Accor, produced by BABABAM and hosted by journalist Olivia Salazar-Winspear.
2021-11-0219 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesDriving Inclusive Hospitality for AllDespite progress and achievements, the LGBTQ+ community still face challenges in society, their homes, their workplaces, and simply to be accepted for who they are in many parts of the world. For Accor, hospitality is all about welcoming and taking care of people, being open to others and valuing each person’s uniqueness. That means making sure that LGBTQ+ guests and talents know that they’re not only included – but that they’re welcomed.In Brazil, where Accor team members are leading the way, Luis Santos and Raul Almeida share their journeys/stories and tell...
2021-10-2119 min
Local Voices, Global StoriesIntroducing Local Voices, Global StoriesDive into the stories of the people, places and initiatives from around the world that are shaping the hospitality of tomorrow, creating new experiences and new connections. Discover the voices of the passionate and dedicated people who bring it all to life and make sure we feel welcome and at home wherever we are in the world. Local Voices, Global Stories is a podcast from Accor, produced by BABABAM and hosted by journalist Olivia Salazar-Winspear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-1401 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Invites Families to Reconnect in the Renowned Island Paradise of PhuketAccor's resorts in Phuket are offering a wide array of experiences to suit all family needs and up to 6,000 loyalty reward points
#accor #staycation #getaway #resortsinPhuket #beach #PullmanPhuketPanwa #PanwaBeach #VVillasPhuket #ArcadiaNaithonBeach #PhuketCityPhokeethra #ibisPhuketPatong #ibisPhuketKata #AmazingThailand #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5783_accor-invites-families-to-reconnect-in-the-renowned-island-paradise-of-phuket.html
2021-09-3007 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Expands its Footprint In Saudi Arabia With Signing of First Novotel in Madinah with Taiba InvestmentsNovotel Madinah will be in close proximity to the Holy Mosque, and directly on King Faisal Road at its intersection with Amr Bin Al Aas Street, offering guests easy access to every main road of the city
#Accor #NewHotel #SaudiArabia #NovotelMadinah #Partnership #TaibaInvestments #HotelOpenings
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5722_accor-expands-its-footprint-in-saudi-arabia-with-signing-of-first-novotel-in-mad.html
2021-09-2203 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Expands Luxury Footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Fairmont in DjiboutiThe property’s enviable seafront location will provide guests with unparalleled views, positioning Fairmont Djibouti as the “preeminent hotel” in the Djibouti market
#Accor #Fairmont #HotelOpening #LuxuryProperty #Hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5709_accor-expands-luxury-footprint-in-sub-saharan-africa-with-fairmont-in-djibouti.html
2021-09-2105 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Signs Exclusive Partnership with Celebrity Chef, Maroun ChedidGroup partners with top chef judge to rollout exclusive dining concepts in the region
#accor #marounchedid #celebritychef #Georgette #RitageGarden #MarkWillis #culinary #partnership #hozpitality #TopChef
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5686_accor-signs-exclusive-partnership-with-celebrity-chef-maroun-chedid.html
2021-09-2105 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor and Edamah Introduce Mantis Brand to the Middle East with Mantis Bahrain Hawar IslandA unique eco-tourism proposition in the region, Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island Hotel and Resort is set to open in 2024.
#accor #MantisBahrainHawarIsland #mantis #edamah #HawarIsland #AdrianGardiner #AminAlarrayed #MarkWillis #mantiscollection #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5629_accor-and-edamah-introduce-mantis-brand-to-the-middle-east-with-mantis-bahrain-h.html
2021-09-0808 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Welcomes Beach Lovers Back to Phuket’s Beautiful Shores...From lively coasts to secluded coves, Phuket's beaches are unforgettable.
#accor #resortsinPhuket #beachside #PanwaBeach #NaithonBeach #KaronBeach #KamalaBeach #PatongBeach #KataBeach #KhaoLak #phuketsandbox #TourismAuthorityofThailand #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_hotels/read-article/5644_accor-welcomes-beach-lovers-back-to-phuket-s-beautiful-shores.html
2021-09-0610 min
In FocusInnovating, Rebuilding & Reshaping The Industry A Q&A With Accor's Duncan O'RourkeIn this podcast we were joined by Accor's CEO of Northern Europe, Duncan O'Rourke, to discuss how the hotel company has seen strong growth in the luxury market, a sector O'Rourke is very familiar with having worked with Kempinski Hotels previous to Accor, where he oversaw the worldwide operations for their luxury brands.
O 'Rourke said focusing on the lifestyle segment for Accor has energised the Accor brand and forms a part of their strategy which has paid off throughout the pandemic as brands such as Wojo offered smart flexible working spaces as well as a diverse portfolio of extended...
2021-08-2616 min
ANTIDOTEUnderdogs on Top! By Jag Pravesh GuptaHave you ever heard the expression “The only source of energy you need is you!”? Well, next in line in this Antidote series is a mind-boggling podcast on how you don’t need a powerful association to become successful in life, but rather you simply need yourself! Do you want to find out this beautiful mystery? Then tune in to listen to this wonderful podcast by Jag Pravesh Gupta, the L&D Manager for Accor Academy India.
2021-07-1507 min
Hozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Launches Sales & Distribution Learning Program for Saudi TalentsThe group becomes the first operator to organise an annual learning program for Saudi talents focusing on sales and distribution.
#accor #SalesandDistribution #learningprogram #SaudiTalents #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #Saudisation #CraigCochrane #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_careers/read-article/5359_accor-launches-sales-amp-distribution-learning-program-for-saudi-talents.html
2021-07-1205 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor Expands its Luxury Footprint in Saudi Arabia with New Fairmont Ajdan Al KhobarThe group signs new Fairmont on Ajdan Waterfront at Khobar Corniche.
#accor #FairmontAjdanAlKhobar #fairmont #SaudiArabia #AjdanWaterfront #AjdanRealEstateDevelopment #AbdullahAlFozan #MohammedAlOtaibi #MarkWillis #AccorLiveLimitless #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_careers/read-article/5266_accor-expands-its-luxury-footprint-in-saudi-arabia-with-new-fairmont-ajdan-al-kh.html
2021-06-2204 min
Future Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganCrucial Life & Leadership Lessons From Sebastien Bazin, CEO of AccorSébastien Bazin is the Chairman and CEO of Accor, the largest hospitality company in Europe and the 6th largest worldwide with 5,100 locations in 110 countries. Sébastien leads a huge team of over 280,000 people, and they add around 80,000 new employees each year. Sébastien says he never dreamed of being a CEO, it definitely wasn’t his original plan. All he knew was he didn’t want to go into the family business, which was a real estate company his family had owned for five generations. He wanted to do his own thing and carve his own path.
2021-06-211h 07Hozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityThis Summer, Accor Live Limitless Wants you to Become a MillionaireALL - Accor Live Limitless Limitless Loyalty Programme gives you the exclusive opportunity to win 1 Million reward points.
#accor #AccorLiveLimitless #ALLmillionaire #giveaways #rewardpoints #summer #hozpitality #entertainment
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_careers/read-article/5255_this-summer-accor-live-limitless-wants-you-to-become-a-millionaire.html
2021-06-1604 min
In FocusMixed Use Development And Beyond A Q&A With Accor's Agnes RoquefortPositivity, humility, and connectivity” are the words Agnès Roquefort uses to describe her role at Accor this past nine months.
This week's guest on In Focus is Accor's Chief Development Officer Agnès Roquefort.
Roquefort has a strong knowledge of the hospitality and travel industry with over 20 years’ experience. She recently was elevated to Accor's executive committee, leading the development team during a very challenging few months.
2021-06-1120 min
Back of House#33 - Simon McGrath AM, CEO, Accor PacificSource: LinkedIn Bio, Simon McGrath AM
I love the hospitality industry and I could never give back enough to this incredible industry. I have worked in some terrific hotel companies and have been fortunate to work throughout the Asia Pacific region, in the resorts and cities of Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. Ultimately I have found my home in Accor, which I joined in 2006. Every day at Accor I work beside a dedicated and focused team and together we experience exciting opportunities and challenges as we grow our business.
Growth is key for our business, whilst commercially it is...
2021-06-0839 minHozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- Building the Hospitality CommunityAccor ‘Unveils the World’ with New Global Campaign Celebrating the Return of Leisure Travel and Vacations AbroadThe launch of a worldwide campaign, starring Lil Buck, Dominique Mirambeau and Mao Xiaoxing, aims to reigniting the love of travel.
#Accor #ALLTravel #Unveiltheworld #campaign #travel #summer #hotelstay #ALLSAFE #hygiene #cleanliness #PatrickMendes #AccorLiveLimitless #shortfilm #StevenTaylor #InspirationalStars #LilBuck #DominiqueMirambeau #hozpitality
https://www.hozpitality.com/accor_careers/read-article/5165_accor-unveils-the-world-with-new-global-campaign-celebrating-the-return-of-leisu.html
2021-05-3106 min
The Smashi Business ShowEP 117 Mark Willis, CEO of Turkey, India, Middle East and Africa at AccorIn today's episode of Dubai Works we are joined by Mark Willis, the CEO of Accor for Turkey, India, Middle East and Africa. Pprevious to Mark's appointment, he was the President for the Asia region with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, a very dynamic area with a robust expansion strategy to open 30 properties by 2020.Marks brings with him a wealth of operational experience alongside an intuitive knowledge of India, Turkey, Middle East and Africa, a region that he has worked in for over 20 years. Accor is a worldwide leader in hospitality. They take care of millions of guests all around the wor...
2021-05-2740 min
Le Client : Les Secrets de l'Expérience Client & Relation Client pour fidéliser, satisfaire et booster sa Croissance#14 - Clarisse Castan - Accor : PSG, Roland Garros, Teddy Riner...Tout sur le programme de fidélité ALLClarisse Castan est Chief of Staff auprès de la direction Loyalty, Partnerships, ALL Accor Live Limitless du Groupe Accor, mais aussi en charge des VIP, Clarisse fait un travail fantastique chez Accor.Le groupe Accor c'est : 110 pays, 5 100 hôtels, 39 marques et partenaires de l'économique au luxe en passant par Roland Garros, le Ken Club, Blanche, Klay, le PSG, la Rider Cup et encore tant d'autres. Avec Clarisse, on a parlé du programme ALL : Accor Live Limitless qui compte 66 millions de membres répartis dans le monde et répose sur 3 piliers qui sont la Gast...
2021-03-2347 min
Seu Podcast de TurismoMagda Kiehl destaca as principais ações da Accor na luta da igualdade de gêneroDepois de muitos anos de limitações, as mulheres vêm se destacando no mercado de trabalho. Conquistando espaço no mundo corporativo, hoje a sociedade tem como exemplo grandes profissionais que desempenham trabalhos criativos e assertivos. Entretanto, apesar do avanço, ainda há muito caminho a percorrer até que a igualdade de gênero seja uma realidade não apenas nas empresas, mas no mundo todo. E é essa a visão de Magda Kiehl, diretora jurídica da Accor e entrevistada deste episódio do Seu Podcast de Turismo.
Para Magda Kihel, o progresso da sociedade é um item a ser comemorado...
2021-03-1031 min
The Price-to-Value Podcast with Southeastern Asset ManagementAccor: Sébastien Bazin on Travel and Hospitality in a Post-COVID WorldIn this episode, Southeastern’s London-based Senior Analyst and Principal, John Woodman, interviews Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor. They discuss the short-term impact and long-term implications of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry [1:37 – 3:40], as well as steps Accor has taken to position itself to be a beneficiary of the travel recovery [3:44 – 6:20]. Next, Sébastien discusses the benefits of shifting to an asset-light model, [6:24 – 8:05] the recently announced merger with Ennismore and Accor’s plans to build out its lifestyle business. [8:10 – 15:23] They then discuss the potential for the pandemic to accelerate consolidation in the industry and discuss the unexpected opportunities...
2020-12-1157 min
Manage Self, Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Managers#15 Accor's ‘Heartist’ culture with Sarah Derry, SVP of Talent and Culture< >Accor's HR Head is excited about the future. Sarah Derry, SVP of talent and culture at hotel group Accor, talks to Nina Sunday.TALKING POINTSAccor Group’s 'Heartist' culture, empowering employees to be authentically themselves, to transform the customer experience.Heartist (heart + artist) 4 Key Principles:- people crave belonging- people want the ‘real deal’- every person has a story- people hate to be wrong.
Heartist culture makes employees feel valued and welcome, to make customers have better journeys in the hotel.
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2020-11-1825 min
Unconstrained Conversations – An IDeaS PodcastEpisode 19: Coping without International Travel – Accor New ZealandIDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Iain Ganner, head of sales at Accor New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia. The duo originally spoke in Episode 5: For the Greater Good – Accor New Zealand where Iain shared how Accor became a key partner to the New Zealand government in their successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With New Zealand borders still shut, Klaus and Iain discuss how the hotel industry is coping with a lack of international travelers and how business has recovered in the last few months. *At the time of the episode recording, New Zealand was free...
2020-08-2725 min
The GRITersOpening Our Doors for Medical Heroes Initiative, by Sunardi SONG, GM of Novotel Jakarta CikiniTake Action, Action does not always bring result. But there is definitely No Result without any action, quoted from Mr. Sunardi SONG. With a sincere intention to provide support to his Heartist team and his owning company, Pak SONG dare to take a lead and took prompt actions to pioneer a project between Accor and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to open the hotel door for our Medical Heroes. Along with 4 other Accor hotels in Jakarta, they agreed on last March 2020, to provide an accomodation for more than 1100 Medical Frontliners. As a pioneer back then, he and his...
2020-08-2127 minSeu Podcast de TurismoAccor Hotels: sustentabilidade e diversidade"Viver, Trabalhar, Divertir-se; e, por último, Aceleradores de negócios", esse é o lema da Accor, um dos maiores grupos hoteleiros do mundo. Com uma vasta história, a empresa tem se destacado cada dia mais com a sua bandeira social que envolve sustentabilidade, diversidade e, claro, ação em prol de uma hospitalidade significativa. E para falar sobre os projetos da Accor e como a organização está enfrentando a pandemia, o Seu Podcast de Turismo conversou com Larissa Lopes - gerente de desenvolvimento sustentável da Accor.
Larissa Lopes - gerente de desenvolvimento sustentável da Accor
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2020-08-1248 min
ANTIDOTE"Blessed" to be a Woman in this EraWomen have always had it tough in life, In today's podcast we have Riya's story on a "Different Perspective" of interpreting the long list of challenges women face. Here she shares a fresh perspective on how to look at "Obstacles and perceive them as Opportunities". This is not just for women, but more on how to face life positively and make the very best of every single opportunity that presents itself to you. So are you ready to embark on this journey with Shrishti - L&D Manager Accor Academy India.
2020-05-2409 min