Accor

Accor is a global hospitality company that operates over 821,000 rooms across approximately 50 hotel brands, catering to various market segments from luxury to economy. The company's brand portfolio includes well-known names such as Ibis, which is the largest, accounting for 35% of total rooms, followed by Mercure and Novotel. Accor's operations have shifted towards an asset-light model, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from managed and franchised hotels, particularly following the sale of most of its owned assets in 2018-2019. The company maintains a strong presence in Europe and North Africa, which collectively represent 44% of its room offerings, while Asia-Pacific accounts for 34%, the Americas for 13%, and the remaining 10% is spread across India, the Middle East, and Africa. Accor also extends its services beyond accommodation, offering entertainment, dining, coworking solutions, and business services to enhance guest experiences and operational performance.

Marine Dargon

Vice President, Orient Express Silenseas

Past deals in Tourism

Alltheway

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Alltheway is a company focused on enhancing the travel experience for global travelers by providing an all-in-one travel companion. Its platform aims to reduce the stress associated with long-haul travel by offering real-time information on various travel options. Additionally, Alltheway enhances trips by enabling intermodal travel journeys and incorporates RFID bag tracking to streamline luggage management. This comprehensive approach helps passengers enjoy a smoother and more efficient end-to-end travel experience.

Travelsify

Venture Round in 2018
Travelsify is an innovative company that operates the first Augmented Brand DNA Intelligence platform, specializing in the creation of Hotel Brand DNA®, Hotel DNA®, Restaurant DNA®, and Destination DNA® data. The platform utilizes Explainable AI technology to assess how hotels, brands, and destinations deliver experiences and resonate with customers, while also evaluating their performance against competitors. By characterizing each entity with a unique weighted sequence of experience-defining attributes, Travelsify provides valuable insights for brand strategists, hotel developers, property owners, and investors. The company is focused on enhancing personalization in the hospitality industry, enabling brands and distributors to differentiate their offerings and monetize their products effectively. Headquartered in Luxembourg and with an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Travelsify aims to transform the way travel experiences are searched and personalized.

SBE Entertainment

Acquisition in 2018
The company is founded on the core belief that hospitality is about not only enjoying impeccable service and luxurious amenities, but also having meaningful cultural experiences and meeting like-minded people in environments that match your personal style. The sbe collection invites you to stay, dine and play your way from coast to coast and around the world. Already a proven leader in the hospitality and real estate industries, sbe has more than 100 properties currently operating or in development, and has expanded several of its flagship brands including SLS Hotels, Katsuya, The Bazaar by José Andrés, Hyde Lounge and The Redbury, nationally and internationally. The company will debut a new slates of hotel & residence properties in 2016, including the recently announced Hyde Hotel & Residences and SLS Lux Hotel & Residences. Founded in 2002 by Chairman and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately held company.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Acquisition in 2018
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 83 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. Around 20 properties are planned or under construction, including those in Chiang Mai (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia) and Marrakech (Morocco). Focusing on expanding within its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and with headquarters in central Switzerland (Baar), Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment – all with a personal touch. Committed to supporting sustainable environments, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe-certified hotel company in the world. The hotel company is owned by Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%).

Mantis Collection

Acquisition in 2018
Mantis Group, a collection of award winning, privately owned, managed and branded five star properties and lodges located around the world, across all seven continents. From boutique hotels, eco lodges, game reserves and luxury houseboats to adventure tourism as well as a bespoke tour operating division.

VeryChic

Acquisition in 2017
VeryChic is an online travel platform based in Paris, France, specializing in providing discounted rates on luxury accommodations and leisure experiences. The platform offers a curated selection of four and five-star hotels, as well as cruises, tours, and various getaway options. By focusing on premium offerings, VeryChic aims to make upscale travel more accessible to consumers seeking high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

25hours Hotels

Funding Round in 2016
25hours Hotels is a collection of contemporary hotels based in Hamburg, Germany, with properties located in major cities across Western Europe, including Hamburg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich, and Berlin. The nine hotels provide a modern hospitality experience, featuring amenities such as dining options, lodging, conference facilities, and swimming pools. The company is expanding its portfolio with future projects planned for Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Paris.

Onefinestay

Acquisition in 2016
Onefinestay is a provider of accommodation booking services that specializes in short-term stays in boutique homes and villas. Founded in London in 2009, the company connects homeowners with travelers seeking unique lodging experiences. Onefinestay manages the entire process for hosts, from marketing their properties to overseeing guest interactions, thereby allowing homeowners to earn additional income while they are away. For guests, the service offers a personalized way to experience a city, with dedicated support available 24/7 during their stay. With offices in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine hospitality by creating a new category of accommodation that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship.

Squarebreak

Funding Round in 2016
Squarebreak, offering to guests through a digital platform private upscale properties in resort locations, primarily in France, Spain and Morocco, and leveraging local property managers on behalf of homeowners by using hotel management techniques and services.

FRHI Holdings

Acquisition in 2015
FRHI Holdings Ltd, parent of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel chains,

Site59

Series C in 2002
It is an online travel agency that provides its users with direct-to-consumer travel services. It offers travel related applications, competitive prices, as well as 24 hours customer service.
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