AccorHotels, the world-leading travel & lifestyle group, is strengthening its Asia Pacific presence in the luxury hotel space with six confirmed luxury and upscale openings in the next three months.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The upcoming openings will see the expansion of the Sofitel and Pullman brands, which fall under AccorHotels\u2019 luxury and upscale collection. Raffles Hotel, Fairmont, MGallery by Sofitel, Swiss\u00f4tel and Grand Mercure brands complete the group\u2019s high-end offerings.<\/p>\n
The first of the region\u2019s openings is Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara which launches this month, boasting 312 rooms in the heart of the Malaysian capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This will be followed by four significant openings: the highly anticipated Sofitel Singapore City Centre, followed by three Australasian launches – Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Pullman Brisbane Airport and Sofitel Wellington (relaunch).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The opening of Pullman Shenyang Ginza will round out the group\u2019s 2017 luxe expansion in APAC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThese developments build on 2016\u2019s momentum, where AccorHotels added 86 hotels to our Asia Pacific network, with 58% of rooms in the luxury and upscale sector,\u201d said Mr Issenberg, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels Asia Pacific.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to providing our customers with luxury accommodation in as many key locations as possible around the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cAsia Pacific is really leading the world in terms of luxury and upscale demand and these six hotels we are about to open are a strong signal of our intention to keep building on our luxury credentials and expand in this sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
AccorHotels is the leading hotel operator in Asia Pacific and is the second largest luxury operator in the world, with a portfolio of over 490 luxury and upscale hotels and resorts in 72 countries, 210 of which are in Asia Pacific.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Asia Pacific represents 44% of the group\u2019s total worldwide pipeline and will continue to increase in importance on a global scale as the world\u2019s fastest-growing region in terms of travel.<\/p>\n
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is located in the prestigious Damansara area and is part of a luxury integrated development by Guocoland The five-star property will boast 312 exquisite rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool and signature So Spa and So Fit facilities. It will embody French luxury and embrace modern and opulent design.<\/p>\n
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