Accor’s 2026 Hospitality Expansion: 350+ New Openings to Redefine Global Luxury Travel

Accor is preparing for a trailblazing year in 2026. With more than 350 hotels, resorts, and hospitality concepts set to debut worldwide, the global hotel group is strengthening its reach across luxury, premium, lifestyle, midscale, and economy categories. Representing 45+ well-knowns , Accor’s strategy reflects an elevated approach to curated travel experiences—whether aboard a super-luxury yacht, within a restored heritage palace, or amidst unspoiled natural landscapes.

Orient Express Returns in Magnificent New Chapters

Orient Express Corinthian – A New Icon at Sea

Launching June 2026, the world’s largest luxury sailing yacht will redefine elite cruising:

• 54 lavish suites with private terraces

• Fine dining led by Chef Yannick Alléno

• Mediterranean seasonal routes via Marseille, Corsica & Liguria

• A grand Transatlantic crossing from Lisbon to Barbados

Designed by Maxime d’Angeac, every element showcases French artisanal craftsmanship.

Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli

Opening April 2026 after eight years of meticulous restoration, this 15th-century palace in Venice will feature:

• 47 ultra-luxury rooms & salons

• Renaissance heritage revived with modern glamour

• An intimate stay for art, history & romance lovers

Raffles & Fairmont: Global Luxury Expands Further

Saudi Arabia: A New Hub of Premium Travel

New Cultural Icons Worldwide

• Fairmont Hanoi – French-Indochina elegance, 241 keys

• Fairmont New Orleans – Heritage architecture, rooftop bar, expansive wellness

• Fairmont Dalian – Historic restoration meets sustainability

Emblems, Sofitel & MGallery: Inspired by Nature and Culture

• Rimrock Banff – Emblems Collection, Canada
  Mountain infinity pool + hot-spring wellness

• Masseria Furnirussi – Emblems Collection, Italy
  Set within Europe’s largest fig orchard

• Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection, Thailand
  Untouched views of the Andaman Sea

• V Villas Maldives – MGallery Collection, Indian Ocean
  Boutique, ultra-private villa escapes

• Pullman Ninh Binh, Vietnam
  Biophilic design embraced by limestone karsts

• Mantis Hiddn, South Africa
  Low-impact sustainable safaris

Lifestyle, Premium & Economy: Growth For Every Traveler

2026 openings include:

• Delano Miami Beach

• Mondrian Maldives

• Rixos Phu Quoc

• Mama Shelter Lake Como

• ibis Bangkok Ratchathaewi

• greet Alicante Centro

Accor is ensuring thoughtful experiences across leisure, business, adventure, wellness & family travel markets.