9 July 2012
New Zealand’s Largest Hotel Expo Comes to Auckland on 30 July
Travel industry invited to discover the latest hotel product in Asia Pacific, as well as win major international prizes
and experience 5-star hospitality
World of Accor, the largest hotel expo in Asia Pacific, is coming to Auckland later this month, providing agents,
wholesalers, corporate bookers, PCOs and MICE organisers with all the latest accommodation news and trends across the
region.
On Monday July 30 (from 4pm – 8pm), representatives from some of Accor’s 550 hotels across New Zealand, Australia, the
Pacific and Asia will host the annual trade expo at Pullman Auckland, offering insight into the group’s new
developments, products and services.
Refreshments will be available during the expo and registered visitors will have the chance to win a range of travel and accommodation prizes across the Asia Pacific region.
The New Zealand event is part of Accor’s Asia Pacific series of trade expos and will once again be held in the Princes
Ballroom of the Pullman Auckland. Accor has established itself as New Zealand’s largest hotel group, adding key hotels
such as Novotel Auckland Airport and Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, as well as the former Mirvac hotels, Quay West
Suites and Sebel Suites in Auckland. Delegates will also be able to hear about Accor’s plans to re-open hotels in
Christchurch, starting with the Ibis in September
Delegates will be able to discuss new product in key outbound destinations for New Zealand travellers. There will be
representatives from popular destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket and Bali, as well as significant representation from
Australia, where Accor has added over 50 hotels since the 2011 World of Accor.
“It is a really exciting time for Accor in the Asia Pacific region with a vast number of new hotels across the region,
as well as new brands and significant upgrades to our existing brands,” said Accor’s Senior Vice President for New
Zealand and South Pacific, Garth Simmons.
“World of Accor is an event that provides a one-stop shop for the travel industry. We can offer face to face meetings,
briefings and great hospitality. With the widest range of locations and hotel styles in the region, there is plenty of
helpful information as well as the chance to enjoy 5-star hospitality and entertainment at the Pullman.”
Register at www.worldofaccor.com
Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 92 countries with more than 4,400
hotels and 530,000 rooms. Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel,
Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons/ibis Styles, Etap Hotel/Formule 1/ibis budget, hotelF1 and Motel 6 - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With more than 180,000 employees in Accor
brand hotels worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.
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