Accor Hospitality, the European leader and a major global group in hotels, the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 170,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in its two core businesses:

 

Ibis, the worldwide economy hotels brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped en-suite bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world’s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels.

Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with nearly 90,000 rooms and 790 hotels in 39 countries.

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Novotel operates nearly 400 hotels and resorts in the hearts of major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations. Throughout the world, our staff upholds the brand's fundamental values of distinctly modern design, simplicity and efficiency, making today's travellers feel naturally at home.

Offering comprehensive hotel services, Novotel ensures the well-being of business and leisure travelers alike. Guests will always find spacious rooms that easily adapt to both work and relaxation, a balanced choice of food and beverages available around the clock, and friendly, attentive staff, plus children's play areas, fitness centers and places to relax.

Novotel has long strived to promote sustainable development through its active involvement in the Accor Group's Earth Guest program. Today we strengthen this commitment by pledging to achieve Green Globe environmental certification for our entire network by 2010.

In 2008, 386 hotels and resorts make up the Novotel network, with more than 69,000 rooms in 58 countries. By 2010 we will add another 20,000 rooms, extending our global reach to 70 countries.