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Media Releases from Accor Asia Pacific
20 November 2008
Accor opens two hotels in Asia’s ‘Hottest New Destination’ Kota Kinabalu
Special opening rates make KK better than OK
19 November 2008
It’s all about you! Reward yourself with a Sofitel stay
Book a conference to enjoy a complimentary stay with Sofitel Luxury Hotels Australia
18 November 2008
New features for AccorTrade website
Update for www.accortrade.info
17 November 2008
Enjoy Free Breakfast This Summer With Accor Hotels
Free breakfast combined with great seasonal rates in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji make for a sensational Summer at Accor Hotels
06 November 2008
Paradise for paupers…Tahiti and Bora Bora on a budget with Accor Hotels
Seven night packages with return airfares priced from $2,675 per person ex Sydney
06 November 2008
Cairns gets on the Pullman ‘express’ with re-branding of the Reef Casino Hotel
Second Australian Pullman part of rapid Asia Pacific expansion
05 November 2008
Five-Night Family Package At Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Start the New Year in style on at the Sunshine Coast’s new look and favourite family resort
27 October 2008
Mercure Showcases The 'Great Australian Red' In November
Lovers of fine wine and food can enjoy Australia's greatest red wines in an exclusive series of wine dinners at Mercure hotels across Australia in November.
27 October 2008
Grand Mercure Apartments Add A Breath Of Cool Fresh Air To Tropical North Queens
Embrace Townsville’s relaxed Tropical North Queensland lifestyle from $119 per night with the launch of Grand Mercure Apartments Townsville.
17 October 2008
Rocky Horror Show Packages With Sofitel
Fun and fabulous musical packages at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
13 October 2008
Aussie Dollar Dramas Fine Up Conference Outlook For Fiji
International economy dive brings events and incentives business rise for Fiji Islands
09 October 2008
Give The Perfect Gift This Christmas: The Gift Of Time Out
Accor Hotels Gift Card is the perfect Christmas present for friends and family...
07 October 2008
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Opens Its Doors To A “New Age Aerotropolis”
Novotel opens its doors today at Hyderabad’s new international airport, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, a new gateway for visitors to southern India.
02 October 2008
Bundaberg’S Coral Coast Welcomes Its First Internationally-Branded Luxury Apartm
Queensland’s sugar cane capital embraces ‘suite’ life luxury to launch Grand Mercure Bargara Apartments, Bundaberg from $185 per night*
01 October 2008
Melbourne’S Gold-Rush Era Celebrated In Grand Hotel’S New Packages
Melbourne’s historic Grand Hotel has launched a series of heritage-style packages to celebrate the hotel becoming the first Australian member of Accor’s new boutique label, MGallery.
30 September 2008
Mercure Sydney Celebrates 10th Anniversary With $98 Rate Taking Guests Back To 1
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Mercure Sydney is offering $98 rooms to ten guests each day throughout October!
29 September 2008
Sofitel Celebrates New Gold Coast Route With Five-Star Fiji Package
Guests can enjoy five nights and flights from $1,049!
26 September 2008
William Yang Portraits On Show At Sofitel
Sofitel partners with the Monash Gallery of Art to offer a 'Cultural Rendezvous' package priced from $450 per couple
23 September 2008
Sleep On A Bed Of Roses At Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Celebrate Hunter Valley Gardens' annual Rose Spectacular with a stay at Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens.
23 September 2008
Save Buckets This Summer With Hot Hotel Rates From Accor
Take advantage of the Accor Summer Early Bird campaign and save buckets on accommodation around Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
16 September 2008
Plan A Christmas Getaway Staying In The Newest Hotel Rooms In The Barossa!
Million dollar looks for Novotel Barossa Valley Resort
12 September 2008
New Appointments Precede New 'Legend' Label For Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi welcomes new General Manager, Director of Sales & Marketing, and Director of Rooms
11 September 2008
Fiesta On The Fleurieu With Grand Mercure Links Lady Bay
‘Fiesta!’ Food & Wine Festival packages celebrate the best of the Fleurieu Peninsula
04 September 2008
Accor Targets The Boutique Hotel Sector With Launch Of The Mgallery Collection
Accor lanches the distinctive, high-quality upscale MGallery collection of hotels
29 August 2008
Novotel Lake Crackenback’S New Spa Is Golden
Signature gold facial takes indulgence to new heights
29 August 2008
$50 Off Accor'S Bloomin' Great Spring Hotel Deals
Accor hotels are coming up roses with their new ‘Bloomin’ Great Spring Deals’.
27 August 2008
Accor Appoints New Regional Gm For Victoria As Group Expands And Upgrades
Australia’s largest hotel group shows its multi million dollar commitment to Victoria tourism
25 August 2008
Stars Come Out To Shine In Albany
All Seasons Albany, located in the heart of the historic and beautiful township in SW Western Australia, has been awarded another AAA ratings star, bringing it up to 4 stars.
20 August 2008
New Human Resources Appointment For Accor Hotels
John McDonnell new General Manager of Human Resources at Accor Australia.
20 August 2008
‘Start Me’ Gets Going For New Accor Hotel Employees
Accor launches innovative HR induction and training program.
19 August 2008
Accor Hr Manager Wins Hall Of Fame Award
Fran Kirby, HR Manager for Accor Hospitality in Western Australia and Northern Territory, has taken out a special award for the Hotels and Accommodation "Hall of Fame" award, at the AHA State Awards for Excellence in Western Australia, held last night in Perth.
14 August 2008
Sofitel Macau Opens A New Chapter In Macau’S Heritage
Macau’s first and only French luxury hotel - Sofitel Macau At Ponte16 – has made its debut, opening its doors to welcome guests in the heart of Macau’s most significant and historic waterfront precinct.
07 August 2008
Take The "Bite" Out Of Seeing The Shark In Australia With Great Packages At Jwc
Greg Norman has confirmed he will be playing in the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic at the Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort in February - which is expected to cause a huge spike in public interest, and a rush on resort accommodation at The Vines.
04 August 2008
Where There’S No Smoke – There’S Happy Guests
Mercure Hotel Perth re-launches with new look and smoke-free
31 July 2008
Sofitel London Heathrow Takes Off At Terminal 5
One of the world’s largest luxury airport hotels, meetings and events venues opens today at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 (T5).
30 July 2008
Chequered Flag Signals Launch Of Formule 1 At Sydney Olympic Park
New Sydney budget hotel, Formule 1 at Sydney Olympic Park, launches on 13th August 2008
29 July 2008
Mercure Sydney Staff Work With Lord Mayor To ‘Green’ The City
Mercure Sydney hotel staff plant trees in the city with Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover Moore
29 July 2008
Visit World Of Accor To Win Trip For Two To Paris
Accor offers great overseas travel prizes at World of Accor expos
29 July 2008
New Hotel Accommodation Sweeps In Changes For Broome
Stylish new wing launched at Mercure Hotel Broome
23 July 2008
New Regional Manager At The Helm For Sofitel Australia
Luxury hotel brand Sofitel announces the appointment of John Morris to the senior position of Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Sofitel Australia.
19 July 2008
New Pullman At Sydney Olympic Park Announces Champagne Mice Special
Sydney's only new 5-star hotel to open this decade, and western Sydney's first 5-star hotel, Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park, celebrates its launch by offering a 'champagne special' for conference packages booked before the hotel's opening on 1 September 2008.
18 July 2008
The Best Of Melbourne Just A Heart Beat Away With Novotel
Get to the beat with Novotel Melbourne on Collins’ ‘Heart of Melbourne’ package from $289 including $150 worth of extras!
17 July 2008
Wake Up To The World’S Golfers And Great Deals
Johnnie Walker Classic International Golf Tournament visits Western Australia’s award winning course again in 2009
14 July 2008
Clean Up Your Act With Ibis – Win A Housekeeper For A Year
Your ‘make up my room’ sign could make up your house with Ibis
08 July 2008
Go For Gold At Mercure Sydney And Save Every Time Australia Wins
Mercure Sydney offers savings on an Olympic scale when Australia gets gold
04 July 2008
Jet Lag Cure At Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa has developed a solution for jetlag with its specially created ‘Jet Lag’ massage treatment.
14 February 2008
Accor Appoints Michael Issenberg As Chairman And Chief Operating Officer
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08 February 2008
Smoke Free At Hotel Ibis Perth
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17 January 2008
Accor Launches Pullman Hotels In Asia Pacific
New upscale brand targets 100 hotels in Asia Pacific by 2015
16 January 2008
Accor Adds To Luxury Portfolio With New Surfers Paradise Hotel
AU$129 opening rate for Artique apartments in Surfers Paradise
15 January 2008
Accor To Bring Mercure Brand To The Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
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20 November 2007
Sofitel, Re-Inventing French Elegance In Luxury Hotels
Sofitel Luxury Hotels reveals its strategic plan to elevate the brand into the premium-end of the international luxury hotel market
20 November 2007
Sofitel Hotels Plan To Elevate Brand Into Premium End Of Luxury Market
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01 November 2007
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort The Place To Meet
SA Tourism Award win for ‘Meetings & Business Tourism’
28 September 2007
Stress Free Aroma Zone At Novotel Coffs Harbour
Delegates can leave the stress of morning conference sessions behind them with a five minute chill out massage session at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort....
26 September 2007
Hollywood Stars Shine At Sofitel
Cannes Film Festival Photo Exhibition at Sofitel Brisbane
25 September 2007
Discover Great Team-Building Activities And Bonus Offers
Innovative interactive team-building map offers great choices and great offers
22 September 2007
Miss Saigon Package At Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
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20 September 2007
Accor Signs 62 New Hotels For China
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17 September 2007
Oriental Cleansing Ritual Defines Sofitel Brisbane'S Oriental Spa Package
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17 September 2007
Pullman Bangkok King Power Opens 15 October
Trend setting hotel brings ‘Star Power’ to Bangkok’s Victory Monument area
04 September 2007
‘Brooming Good’ Rates At Mercure Continental Broome
Summer getaways from just $50 per night
03 September 2007
‘Hasta La Vista’ With Novotel Spring Package
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29 August 2007
Grand Mercure And Mercure Teda Hotels Launch In Dalian
Renowned European hotel brand makes debut in Dalian
25 August 2007
Accor Adds Great Value Ginza Hotel To Tokyo Network
Mitsui Garden offers chic accommodation and outstanding views in the heart of Tokyo’s upmarket Ginza district
24 August 2007
Fifteen Thousand Reasons To Make Novotel Brisbane
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22 August 2007
First Internationally Branded Hotel For New Zealand'S Marlborough Wine Region
The Yacht Club Hotel Picton to be relaunched as Novotel Marlborough Sounds after major upgrade & expansion
20 August 2007
Accor Sweeps Hm Awards For Hotel And Accommodation Excellence
Accor was the biggest winner at the prestigious HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, winning six of the 39 categories.
20 August 2007
Sofitel Brisbane Introduces Adrenaline At Altitude
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20 August 2007
Sofitel Wanda Beijing Brings French-Style To The Heart Of Beijing
Accor opens signature hotel in China’s capital
16 August 2007
Ten Years After Opening, Cairns’ Oasis Resort Returns To The Accor Network
Landmark Cairns resort to be upgraded and re-launched as a Novotel Resort
16 August 2007
Have A Whale Of A Time As All Seasons Albany Wa Launches
Whales, wine and West Cape Howe National Park on menu for tourists
15 August 2007
Accor Appoints Cure Kids Fiji Administrator
Accor invests in children’s charity to employ dedicated fundraising champion
13 August 2007
Sofitel Launches Australia’S First Lancome Beauty Studio
Sofitel Mansion & Spa extends ‘Le Spa’ luxury with dedicated Lancome studio
13 August 2007
Nicole And Tom To Check In To Sofitel Brisbane
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13 August 2007
No (Red) Bull - The Best Views In Perth At Novotel
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10 August 2007
Wild West Wildflowers - Great Rates From All Seasons
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09 August 2007
First Internationally-Branded Luxury Accommodation For Queensland’S Hervey Bay
Grand Mercure Apartments Allegra opens with special rates from $185
06 August 2007
Signature Scents Ensure The Sweet Smell Of Success At Sofitel
Five-star tackles five senses with fresh fragrance menu for corporate and leisure guests
05 August 2007
Tee Off With Novotel For “Birdie Views” At World Class Women’S Tournament
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01 August 2007
Gluten Free Policy On The Menu At Sofitel Fiji
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa introduces gluten free options for guests
25 July 2007
Hong Kong’S Majestic Hotel To Be Re-Launched As A Novotel Following Purchase Of
Prestigious Nathan Road hotel to undertake comprehensive HK$188 million refurbishment before re-launch as a Novotel
24 July 2007
Grand Mercure Launches In Beachfront Busselton
Grand Mercure provides stylish accommodation in picturesque WA beach resort
18 July 2007
Strong Global Performance Reflected In Pacific Results
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17 July 2007
Accor 2007 Global Half Yearly Figures
First-Half 2007 Revenue Up a Solid 8.8%
17 July 2007
Accor Boosts Australian Network With Cbd Adelaide Hotel
Rockford Hotel Adelaide located in vibrant ‘West End’ theatrical precinct
13 July 2007
Meet@Novotel And You Could Win $15,000
Diners Club International and Novotel join to provide incentive for your next MICE booking
03 July 2007
A Steal Of A Deal – Minus The Five-Finger Discount
Extend breakfast into lunch at Grand Mercure St Moritz Queenstown
27 June 2007
‘New’ All Seasons Olims Celebrates 80th Year With $80 Slumber Party Package
New season for Canberra icon as Olims joins Accor
25 June 2007
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney Serves City’S Most Expensive Shot
Sofitel buys only bottle of Hennessy Ellipse in Australia – and you can taste it for just $480 a shot!
20 June 2007
Accor Hotels Provides Life Saving Equipment For Babies In Fiji
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18 June 2007
24 Hours Of Suite Love For Just $24 An Hour
Take your love to new heights with love fest in Novotel’s lofty love nest
13 June 2007
Grand Mercure ‘Blows’ Into Kiama
Luxury waterfront hotel opens with special rates from $159
08 June 2007
Pioneering Eco Resort Opens Today At Victoria’S Phillip Island
Comfort complements 5-star eco rating
06 June 2007
Deluxe $1 Deal At The Sofitel Fiji
Pay only $1 for every 4th night of your holiday
05 June 2007
Pudi Boutique Hotel Fuxing Parc Shanghai Opens
Chic property first internationally managed boutique hotel in Shanghai
04 June 2007
Melt Into Winter With Grand Hotel’S Hot Chocolate Package
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01 June 2007
Experience The ‘Electricity’ Of Billy Elliot-The Musical In Sydney
Accor Hotel & Show packages from $370 for two people
29 May 2007
Waipara Wine Village & Day Spa Goes ‘Grand’
Pioneering resort village to join Accor’s Grand Mercure Collection
28 May 2007
Golf, Grapes And Grand Mercure On South Australia’S Fleurieu Peninsula
New Links Lady Bay resort joins prestigious Grand Mercure Collection
23 May 2007
Great-Value Hotel Opens In Heart Of Bangkok’S ‘Party District’
Accor’s Le Fenix Sukhumvit opens with special Baht 1,900 rate
22 May 2007
Beat The Bowser Blues And Head South With Mercure Hotel Geelong
"Your car travels and stays for free” package for $145 per room per night
07 May 2007
From Buzz Lightyear And Nemo To Pollock And Warhol
Stay with Accor hotels and experience the diversity of Melbourne’s Winter Masterpieces series
30 April 2007
The Best Of Victoria’S Regional Produce Comes To Melbourne With Novotel
Country hospitality at Novotel Melbourne on Collins’ Regional Dinner series for just $120 per person
22 April 2007
Every Little Drop Counts…As Accor’S Hotels Hold Earth Guest Day To Tackle Enviro
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04 April 2007
Sofitel Krabi Sells Sea Shell Massage By The Seashore
Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi launches romantic package for couples
21 March 2007
Bali Bounces Back With New Novotel
GREAT-VALUE PACKAGES FOR FAMILIES, COUPLES AND GOLFERS
19 March 2007
Accor Opens 300th Hotel In Asia Pacific
Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing in China
19 March 2007
Sofitel Hotels To Launch 30-Minute Lunch For Time-Strapped City Workers
Four courses and five star treatment
09 February 2007
Sofitel Hotels Receive Recognition From Trip Advisor And Travel + Leisure
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09 February 2007
Sofitel Mansion & Spa
Experience LeSpa…
08 February 2007
A Champagne Celebration For The Launch Of Sofitel Mansion & Spa And Lespa
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01 February 2007
Mercure Melbourne Offers Fine Rates For Fina World Swimming Championships
Great rates for Melbourne’s best located hotel for sporting fans
31 January 2007
Shanghai Goes Grand With Re-Branding Of Baolong Hotel
Accor adds Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel in Shanghai’s historic precinct
29 January 2007
Novotel Barossa Valley Adds Indulgent Spa Treatments To Fine Wine And Food
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14 January 2007
Novotel Ningaloo ‘Hatches’ On Nature’S Playground
Special opening rates for turtle season
09 January 2007
Rafferty’S Rules For Mercure
Lake Macquarie Resort joins Accor’s Mercure hotel network
09 January 2007
Sofitel Hotels Announce The Opening Of The Grand Sopot Hotel By Sofitel
Historic Hotel on Poland’s Baltic Coast takes on new Five-Star identity
05 January 2007
Le Spa Is Born In Birthplace Of Film
Sofitel Scribe opens new Le Spa facility on site of first movie
03 January 2007
New Eco-Friendly Resort For Victoria’S Phillip Island
May opening for All Seasons Eco Resort Phillip Island
