Accor Aims to Acquire 17 Hotels in North and South America

Accor's planned deal represents a calculated but incremental step toward establishing a meaningful presence in all-inclusive resorts and lifestyle hotels in the Americas.

Accor has entered exclusive talks with Royal Holiday Group to acquire management agreements for 17 properties across the Americas in a deal valued at $79 million, accelerating the Paris-based hotel giant's expansion in a region dominated by its U.S. rivals.

The portfolio spans about 3,200 rooms across Mexico, Argentina, and the U.S., Accor said Thursday.

The deal would strengthen Accor's position in North and South America, where it has historically struggled against competitors like Marriott, Hilton, Choice, Wyndham, and Hyatt. While Accor operates roughly 3,083 properties across Europe, its footprint in the Americas remains comparatively