“AccorHotels is a significant contributor to the Australian tourism industry, and this deal is a signal of our confidence in Australia both as an attractive destination for global travellers but also as a feeder market for our Asia Pacific and wider network.”

SO Auckland brings new, audacious and stylish experiences to downtown Auckland and as a result, it is set to become a popular hangout for locals.

The arrangement will see AccorHotels take on 100% of the management of Atton Hoteles, which operates hotels in Chile, Peru, Colombia and Florida in the USA. AccorHotels will also acquire 20% of the property company which owns the assets, with the remaining 80% bought by Algeciras.

Australian international model, photographer and Inspired by Her ambassador, Candice Lake, was flown out from London for the event ahead of Sydney Fashion Week, to speak on the Inspired by Her program and why it is so important to cater to the needs of travelling women.

AccorHotels has announced has acquired Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for a cash amount of €482 million.