Accor, which was the first operator to open midscale hotels in Russia, has just announced the opening of the Mercure Arbat Moscow, signaling a new and symbolic stage in its expansion.
The capital, which lacks 300,000 hotel rooms, is indeed a high potential region for Accor: «Our search for investors is paying off: the pace of openings is set to accelerate even though our strategy has always been one of moderation. We would also like to announce that the Sofitel scheme in Moscow, signed in 2007, has been revived," explains Alexis Delaroff, Chief Operating Officer for Accor Russia. Today, Accor is working on more Mercure hotel projects in Russia and CIS than any other Accor brand.
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The hotel’s restaurant, «La Promenade», run by chef Alexander Sorokin, serves traditional French cuisine with a Russian touch. Guests seeking wellness and relaxation facilities will enjoy using the hotel’s gym,
Accor is planning to open about another 20 hotels in Russia and CIS within the next four years and reach a total of about 50 by 2020, making Accor one of the top 3 operator in the region. The latest openings include two ibis hotels, one in Yaroslavl, a
Source: traveldailynews.com
28.03.2012