Accor's 2024 Outlook: Luxury, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Accor's 2024 Outlook: Luxury, Lifestyle, and Beyond

By Author

Published on December 16, 2023

Accor, the leading French multinational hospitality company, has unveiled an impressive lineup of new hotel openings for the year 2024, reaffirming its commitment to offering a wide array of options to cater to the diverse needs of travelers worldwide. With a vast portfolio encompassing more than 40 hospitality brands, Accor is dedicated to accommodating the varying ambitions, tastes, and demographics of its global clientele. Accor's extensive global network and "multi-local" approach are poised to make these new destinations equally enticing for both local residents and international globetrotters.

Luxurious Getaways Worldwide

Among Accor's luxurious offerings for 2024 is the Orient Express Grand Hotel de la Minerve in Rome, Italy, situated within a 17th-century palace. In collaboration with Orient Express and Arsenale S.p.A, this hotel promises a glamorous experience inspired by the rich history of Rome.

Raffles Jaipur in India offers exclusivity with 50 suites and a private pool, while Fairmont Golden Prague in the Czech Republic captures the spirit of the 1970s along Parizska Boulevard.

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Fairmont The Breakers in Long Beach, California, breathes new life into a historic waterfront hotel from the twenties, and Sofitel Shanghai North Bund in China brings French modern hospitality to the heart of Shanghai.

Gigiri Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi in Kenya seamlessly blends the natural beauty of the Karura forest into its design, promising a unique experience.

Ennismore – Lifestyle Adventures

Accor's Ennismore – Lifestyle segment introduces a diverse range of options, including 25hours Hotel The Oddbird in Jakarta, Indonesia, a haven of paradoxes celebrating the whimsical and elaborate.

Hyde London City, making its British debut, will grace a Grade II listed heritage property. Hyde Perth in Australia offers bohemian chic rooms and a playful beach club, while JO&JOE Budapest in Hungary combines the comfort of a hotel with the conviviality of a youth hostel.

Mama Shelter Dubai in the UAE promises to be an alluring gem in the desert, and SLS Barcelona in Spain boasts Mediterranean beachfront views.

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Premium, Midscale & Economy Expansions

Accor's diverse portfolio expands to include options like Pullman Taizhou Xianju in China, nestled amidst the natural beauty of Xianju County.

Mövenpick Wroclaw in Poland revives the grand heritage of Hotel du Nord, while Swissôtel Marianske Lazne Resort & Spa in the Czech Republic offers modern rooms surrounded by lush forested hills.

Hotel & Spa Fort Saint Laurent Lyon in France transforms into a four-star hotel overlooking Lyon's rooftops, and the Handwritten Collection expands to Paris.

Novotel Nara in Japan invites guests to immerse themselves in the multi-sensory experience of Japan, and TRIBE Düsseldorf in Germany offers smartly equipped spaces and a modern, playful atmosphere.

Key Openings Across All Segments

Accor's key openings in 2024 span luxury, lifestyle, premium, midscale, and economy segments across the globe. These unveilings underscore Accor's commitment to providing a diverse range of hospitality options worldwide, catering to a wide spectrum of preferences and travel needs.


Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

By Hariharan U

Published on August 8, 2026

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort, Bengaluru has introduced “The Weekend Affair”, a specially curated weekend stay experience designed for guests seeking a relaxing escape that combines comfort, leisure, dining, and recreation in a resort setting.

Created for couples, families, and small groups, the new offering provides travellers with an opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines while enjoying a convenient getaway close to the city. The package brings together accommodation, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreational facilities to create a complete resort experience.

Guests staying under The Weekend Affair can enjoy a range of inclusions such as a welcome drink on arrival, flexible early check-in and late check-out options as per applicable terms, along with complimentary buffet dinner and breakfast at the hotel’s all-day dining venue.

The experience has also been designed with families in mind, offering complimentary stay and dining for two children up to 12 years. Guests can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, explore resort facilities, join guided yoga sessions, and enjoy cycling around the resort track for both adults and children.

Adding to the leisure experience, visitors can access the resort’s jacuzzi and swimming pool, creating opportunities for relaxation and recreation throughout their stay.

With its combination of wellness, entertainment, and culinary experiences, The Weekend Affair aims to provide travellers with a wholesome weekend retreat where they can unwind, reconnect, and create memorable moments with loved ones.

The initiative reflects Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru’s focus on developing experience-led stays that cater to the evolving preferences of modern travellers looking for convenient and meaningful leisure escapes.


Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 6, 2026

Ramee Group of Hotels has announced a specially curated Independence Day stay package, available from 1st to 19th  August 2026 across its properties, except Udaipur. Designed for leisure travellers and families, the limited-period offer combines festive touches with signature hospitality to create a memorable holiday experience.

Guests booking the package will be welcomed with a signature tricolour beverage on arrival, along with an exclusive Independence Day amenity. The stay also includes complimentary early check-in and late check-out, as well as a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, all subject to availability.

To make the celebration even more enjoyable, guests can savour a chef-curated three-course meal once during their stay, along with complimentary evening snacks. They can also enjoy 20% savings on food and beverages across participating hotel outlets.

Families travelling together will benefit from the offer, with up to two children below 12 years staying complimentary when sharing the existing bedding.

Available for a limited period, the Independence Day package reflects Ramee Group of Hotels' commitment to creating thoughtful and comfortable guest experiences, bringing together festive celebrations, dining, and family-friendly benefits under one offering.


ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

By Hariharan U

Published on August 6, 2026

ELIVAAS has strengthened its presence in Jim Corbett with the launch of five new hospitality experiences Farm Naturelle, Sylvaara, Puvalgarh Farms, Aranya Library, and Dhela Jungle Retreat, expanding its portfolio in one of India's fastest-growing wildlife and leisure destinations.

The expansion reflects the evolving preferences of modern travellers, who are increasingly seeking immersive, experience-led holidays over conventional hotel stays. Together, the five properties offer diverse accommodation formats ranging from luxury farm stays and boutique retreats to private villas and full-service resort experiences, all underpinned by ELIVAAS' focus on personalised hospitality.

Farm Naturelle is an eight-acre farm retreat surrounded by orchards, organic farmland, and lush green landscapes, offering guests a luxury villa experience inspired by slow rural living.

Sylvaara has been designed as an intimate boutique retreat, catering to couples, families, and small groups looking for contemporary luxury amidst nature.

Puvalgarh Farms combines the charm of an English countryside estate with the serenity of Jim Corbett's wilderness. The property features a four-bedroom villa and a cottage-style suite, making it ideal for exclusive family holidays and group getaways.

Aranya Library introduces thoughtfully designed row villas featuring landscaped surroundings, dedicated reading spaces, and private accommodations suited for extended family vacations and longer stays.

Completing the collection, Dhela Jungle Retreat offers a nature-inspired resort experience with spacious suites, duplex accommodations, dining venues, and recreational facilities designed to complement the natural landscape of Jim Corbett.

Across all five properties, guests can enjoy curated destination experiences including wildlife safaris, bonfire evenings, farm activities, outdoor dining, private celebrations, and personalised concierge services, allowing visitors to experience Jim Corbett beyond the traditional hotel stay.

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Commenting on the expansion, Ritwik Khare, Founder & CEO, ELIVAAS, said that Jim Corbett has evolved into much more than a wildlife destination, with travellers increasingly seeking authentic, immersive, and personalised hospitality experiences. He added that the five new properties have been developed to cater to different travel preferences while maintaining ELIVAAS' commitment to thoughtful design, exceptional service, and memorable stays.

The latest expansion reinforces ELIVAAS' strategy of building destination-led hospitality experiences that provide travellers with the flexibility to choose between farm stays, boutique retreats, luxury villas, and resort accommodations under a single hospitality brand.

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