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ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its new global brand campaign, Go get it, placing people, guests and brands at the heart of the brand’s story.  

This year, ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, celebrates its 50th  anniversary. ibis was established in 1974 on three core promises: affordability, innovation and quality.

ibis has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of a brand-new property in Chiang Mai, the famous northern city which is a heaven for culture vultures and adventure seekers.

Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has extended its partnership with Avis car rentals across Australia and New Zealand, allowing members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless to feel more rewarded when booking car rentals.

Accor has announced that the newly built ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East, conceived in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group, will open by the end of December.  

According to new research from STR, Accor and Marriott International represent the largest hotel supply and pipeline counts in Africa. As part of the STR 500, the company will release a combined list of the continent’s 100 largest companies and brands during next week’s Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Accor’s portfolio covered […]

ibis, AccorHotels’ midscale brand is set to make its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) this August.

Never one to stay out of the travel news cycle for long, AccorHotels, who recently announced the purchase of table reservation system ResDiary, has now released news of another smart strategic move – this time signing a MoU with Chinese heavyweight Ctrip.

AccorHotels has launched the ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel located close to Luton Airport and Luton Parkway station.  Hotel employees will host guests in a more social and interactive way using mobile devices. Hotel functions, including check-in, housekeeping and breakfast will be managed by the device, enabling staff to move away from a traditional […]

AccorHotels has revealed plans for its first “vertical dual hotel”, with a new tower in Australia featuring a Novotel sitting on top of an ibis. Scheduled to open in central Melbourne in late 2018, the new 36-storey development will include a total of  483 rooms. The ibis Melbourne Little Lonsdale Street will comprise the lower […]

X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater swimming pool with poolside bar, spa, Japanese onsen, and a complimentary shuttle service to the BTS skytrain station Meeting space: One meeting room for up to 48 people They […]

The largest hotel in the Australian city of Hobart is scheduled to open next month, and it has now been confirmed that the property will be branded as an ibis Styles. AccorHotels has penned a deal with the hotel’s Singaporean developer, Fragrance Group, to operate the new-build budget hotel on Macquarie Street, overlooking the River […]

AccorHotels has opened its first ibis Styles hotel in India, located in Goa. The 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is located within walking distance from Tivai Beach and provides semi-all-inclusive packages, including breakfast and internet access in its room rates. All guest rooms at the budget hotel are pool facing and offer private balconies, while […]

ibis Saigon Airport Location: Five minutes’ drive from Ho Chi Minh City’s airport, Tan Son Nhat International Grade: Economy Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, swimming pool, sauna Meeting space: One meeting room and a ballroom They say: “ibis Saigon Airport is well positioned, given its location and dynamic offerings, […]

ibis Bangkok Impact Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok Grade: Economy Keys: 587 Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner Meeting space: Not onsite, but hotel is located within the complex of Thailand’s largest convention centre They say: “The new ibis Bangkok Impact not only puts Asia’s second-largest exhibition and convention venue […]

AccorHotels is aiming to enhance its fan base in Oceania by partnering the Rugby League World Cup. The hotel group has become the Official Accommodation Partner of the tournament, which takes place in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea from 27 October to 2 December 2017. Matches are set to be played in Auckland, […]

Silka Tsuen Wan Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 419 Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in each room, free shuttle bus to downtown Meeting space: Meeting room for up to 48 people They say: “Silka Tsuen Wan offers the ideal accommodation at attractive […]