Accor is a leading global hospitality group headquartered in France, with a history dating back to 1967. Founded by Paul Dubrule and Gérard Pélisson, the company began with the opening of the first Novotel in Lille and has since grown into one of the world’s largest hospitality organizations. Today, Accor operates a diverse portfolio of more than 45 hotel brands, covering luxury, premium, midscale, economy and lifestyle hospitality, including well-known brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure and ibis. The Group also operates and supports restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, flexible workspaces and other hospitality experiences. Accor currently has 5,800+ hotels in 110+ countries, more than 880,000 rooms, and a global workforce of 380,000+ team members. Its purpose is centered on responsible hospitality, connecting cultures and creating meaningful experiences for guests, partners and communities.