ACCOR NORTH AMERICA OPENS 25 LOCATIONS IN FIRST HALF OF 2009
7/27/2009
New Additions Join More Than 1,000 Economy Lodging Properties in the U.S. & Canada
CARROLLTON, Texas (July 27, 2009) – Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the opening of 25 Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations in the first two quarters of 2009. The latest openings include 24 Motel 6 locations and one Studio 6 property, with a room count of 1,961. In line with Accor’s plans to aggressively grow the number of franchise properties for its economy brands, the following locations are now open:
Fresno, CA
Washington, D.C.
Cutler Bay, FL*
Atlanta, GA
Calhoun, GA
Dubuque, IA
Calumet Park, IL
Columbus, IN
Hammond, LA
Lafayette, LA**
Frederick, MD*
Iron Mountain, MI
Hannibal, MO
Dillon, MT
Fairborn, OH
Barkeyville, PA
Gettysburg, PA
Hershey, PA
Mifflinville, PA
Estevan, SK
El Paso, TX
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
San Antonio, TX
Williamsburg, VA
*Indicates Corporate Property
**Indicates Studio 6
“We are very pleased with our pace of growth so far this year and are looking forward to adding even more properties to our network in the second half of 2009,” said Olivier Poirot, CEO for Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6. “In this difficult economic environment, travelers need more of what Motel 6 offers – the best price/value at the most convenient locations.”
The 2009 additions include 29 new franchises (six of which were previously Motel 6 corporate-owned properties) and two corporate acquisitions, covering 16 states and one Canadian province. Accor North America currently has over 1,000 economy lodging locations in the U.S. and Canada, with roughly 35 percent of its network consisting of franchises.
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About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For 23 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you,” earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include Wi-Fi Internet access, free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data ports, and cable channel line-up with premium channels including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www.motel6.com
About Studio 6
Studio 6 is the extended-stay arm of Motel 6. Located across North America in more than 50 locations, the hotel offers accommodations in major commercial destinations that are perfect for travelers in need of temporary housing. Conveniently located in major business complexes, Studio 6 features comfortable sleeping areas, fully furnished kitchens and all the amenities needed for a transitional housing stay. For reservations or information, visit www.staystudio6.com or call 1-888-897-0202.
About Accor North America
Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, Accor North America operates more than 1,000 upscale and economy properties including nationwide economy leaders Motel 6 and Studio 6, Sofitel Luxury Hotels and upscale Novotel locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.accor-na.com.
About Accor Worldwide
Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses:
- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Lenôtre;
- Services, with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and loyalty, and expense management.
CONTACT:
Laura Rojo-Eddy
(972) 360-5970
lrojo@accor-na.com
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