Nov 15, 2019

Accor has entered into a partnership with Al Tayyar TravelGroup , one of the largest and oldest travel and tourism companies in the MiddleEast. Through this agreement, Accor will provide Al TayyarTravel Group’s online and retail channels with direct access to real-time ratesand availability for its portfolio of 4,800 hotels and resorts in 100 countriesworldwide. “Our partnership with Al Tayyar Travel Group accelerates ourgrowth strategy by cementing our presence as a world-leading travel and lifestylebrand in the Middle East, which is an increasingly important source of corebusiness for Accor,” says Markus Keller, senior vice president of global salesfor Accor. The Phocuswright Conference is for three days - here's your daily bulletin for the other 362! Subscribe to the PhocusWire newsletter below Submit Founded in 1980 with one location, Al Tayyar Travel Groupnow comprises 20 companies with more than 400 branches in Saudi Arabia, 30international offices and a robust online presence through its Tajawal and Almosafer online travel agency brands. “Accor is a global brand and connecting with them on ourplatform will bring thousands of well-known hotels to our travelers, givinggreater choice and convenience,” says Abdullah Al Dawood, group CEO of AlTayyar Travel Group. The deal gives Al Tayyar Travel Group access to Accor’s 38brands including Raffles, Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Mövenpick and Novotel. Executive Interview: Booking.com