Accor

Accor, founded in 1967 and headquartered in France, is described as the world's leading hotel group. It operates an integrated ecosystem of hotels, restaurants, bars and wellness centres spanning every market segment, from luxury to economy. Its portfolio comprises more than 45 hotel brands, among them Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel and ibis, spanning more than 5,600 hotels in over 110 countries and employing more than 290,000 people. The group also runs around 10,000 restaurants and bars.

The breadth of that portfolio is notable for creative professionals: work at Accor touches brand identities and guest experiences across distinct luxury, upscale, midscale and economy segments, in more than 110 countries. The group names hospitality innovation and continuous challenging of the status quo among its priorities, alongside sustainable hospitality practices and responsible tourism and sustainable development.

Accor describes its employees as Heartists®: hospitality experts who place people at the heart of what they do. Stated cultural commitments include a culture of inclusion, business ethics, heartfelt care and connecting cultures, and value creation for guests, team members, owners, partners and communities.