Accor – światowy lider usług hotelarskich

Abstract

Accor is one of the global leaders in hotel industry. For many years, the French company has been among the top ten hotel systems in the world in terms of both, the amount of hotels and hotel rooms. The company employs nearly 150 000 people and is globally present in over a hundred countries. Accor operates in five continents and uses its forty years of experience serving both individual and corporate clients. Its main regions of operation are: Europe, with a dominant position of France, North America and Asia-Pacific. For over ten years, Accor’s hotels are also present in Poland. They are among the most prominent hotel groups operating in our country. In 2009, the total amount of hotels was over 4100, with nearly 493 thousand hotel rooms. Just in 2009, there were 237 new hotel establishments opened. Before 2015, Accor plans to open another 200 thousand hotel rooms to the public. Apart from its main hotel-related activities, the company is also operating in the services industry in general. The company’s financial results only confirm its position of power. The total revenue in 2009 reached euro 7,065 billion, while the operating profit before tax totalled euro 448 million.