Accor moves into Myanmar
AccorHotels and LP Holding have signed a joint agreement to develop three new hotels in Myanmar.
The partnership will see the opening of Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort in the third quarter of this year and the development of Pullman Yangon Centrepoint and Mandalay Hill Resort MGallery by Sofitel, which are slated to open in 2017 and 2020 respectively.
“Pullman, our upscale hotel brand, is designed to cater to the requirements of cosmopolitan, seasoned travellers, as well as meetings and incentive events while MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of high-end boutique hotels, each with its own unique personality and story that are experienced by guests through the architecture, interior design and services. Mercure hotels, our midscale brand, are always unique because they are rooted in their local communities and meet shared quality standards. Combined, the three hotels will add to the Group’s growing portfolio, which ranges from luxury to economy,” said Patrick Basset, chief operating officer of AccorHotels, Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia.
In the next 10 years, the World Travel and Tourism Council projects that Myanmar’s tourism industry will rank second out of 184 countries for long-term growth. It was ranked 15th globally in 2016.
“After the sanctions were lifted, Myanmar became one of the most sought-after destinations in Southeast Asia. These three hotels will give travellers additional hotel choices with the growing tourism in the country particularly in Mandalay, as the city continues to develop,” added Lertsak Nopburanand, director of LP Holding.
Set on 11 acres of tropical gardens, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort features 206 rooms with a view of Mandalay Hill, the Royal Palace, the Irrawaddy River and the city of Mandalay.
Meanwhile, the newly built Pullman Yangon Centrepoint will be part of Centrepoint Towers, one of the tallest commercial buildings in the city. The hotel features 300 guest rooms, an all-day-dining outlet, two speciality restaurants, a sky bar and lobby lounge.
Debuting in 2020, the newly built Mandalay Hill Resort, MGallery by Sofitel will offer a high-end experience with 150 guest rooms and villas, a restaurant and bar.
For more information and reservations, visit www.AccorHotels.com.
