Articles tagged “raffles”

Hotels

The Future of Luxury Travel? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

The Future of Luxury Travel? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

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IDEAS: Raffles London to Open in Winston Churchill’s Old War Office This Month

Raffles London at The OWO is set to open in London on Friday 29th September, the first hotel in the UK for Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The hotel has been developed in partnership between Accor and the Hinduja Group, with the latter thoughtfully restoring Britain’s Old War Office to its former glory over the last eight years.…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

Hotels

Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth

In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth

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Accor Names New CEO for Raffles and Orient Express Hotel Brands

Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, said on Tuesday that Omer Acar will head its brands Raffles & Orient Express as of March 1. Acar will join Accor's other brand CEOs in its luxury and lifestyle group (Fairmont, Sofitel & MGallery, and Ennismore) — all of whom report directly to group CEO Sébastian Bazin. Omer will…

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

Coronavirus

Luxury Hotel Development Leans More on Having Condos in the Mix

When in doubt, condo it out: Investors sleep a little easier knowing there's a more reliable income stream like high-end housing attached to a hotel project.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Luxury Hotel Development Leans More on Having Condos in the Mix

Hotels

AccorHotels Using Biometrics as Marketing Ploy for Loyalty Members

It'd be so much more interesting to see if and how this kind of biometrics data can truly inform our travel experiences.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

AccorHotels Using Biometrics as Marketing Ploy for Loyalty Members

Hotels

AccorHotels Finally Combines Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel Loyalty Programs With Its Own

There's so much more AccorHotels could be doing with its loyalty program, including integrating it with its Accor Local mobile app. For now, however, the company seems more focused on making sure it doesn't upset any elite loyalty members from Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

AccorHotels Finally Combines Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel Loyalty Programs With Its Own

Hotels

Accor Finalizes $2.7 Billion Purchase of Fairmont Raffles

AccorHotels is making some smart, strategic moves, whether it's buying up luxury alternative accommodations provider Onefinestay or adding these three storied luxury brands to its hotel collection.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Accor Finalizes $2.7 Billion Purchase of Fairmont Raffles

Hotels

AccorHotels’ Acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles, Swissotel Brands Clears Antitrust Regulations

AccorHotels is now one step closer to purchasing the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel brands for $2.9 billion.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

AccorHotels’ Acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles, Swissotel Brands Clears Antitrust Regulations

Hotels

Accor Buys Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel Brands for $2.9 Billion

AccorHotels is one of the smarter travel brands right now. Its larger rivals should take note.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Accor Buys Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel Brands for $2.9 Billion