DALLAS, Texas (May 12, 2008) - Accor North America, one of the nation's
largest owners and operators of economy lodging, announces the acquisition
of two new corporate-owned Motel 6 properties. In accordance with the
company's ongoing strategy to secure its place as the leader in the economy
lodging sector, the following locations are now open:
- Willoughby, OH - 35110 Maplegrove Road, Willoughby, OH 44094,
(440) 975-9922 (Formerly Fairfield Inn)
- Williamsville, NY - 52 Freeman Road, Williamsville, NY 14421,
(716) 626-1500 (Formerly Fairfield Inn)
After eight years without any corporate acquisitions, Accor NA is
aggressively pursuing both corporate acquisitions and franchise
opportunities toward a goal of reaching 1200 properties by 2010. Accor NA
has opened three corporate-owned properties and seven franchised locations
since the start of 2008. Of these 10 new properties, one is Studio 6 and
nine are Motel 6.
Accor NA, the largest owner/operator in the economy segment, owns
approximately 75 percent of its more than 950 locations in the U.S. and
Canada. The company plans to double its number of franchise properties
within the next three years. This year, Accor NA hopes to open between
50-60 properties with a focus on developing Studio 6 properties.
In 2007, Accor NA opened 37 Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations, including 17 new
franchise locations during the fourth quarter.
To learn more about Accor North America, please visit www.accor-na.com
. If you are interested in learning more about
franchising with Accor, please call 888-842-2942 or email
FranchiseSales@accor-na.com.
About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 900
company-owned and franchised locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For
21 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 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 46 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 950 upscale and economy properties including nationwide economy
leaders Motel 6 and Studio 6 and the upper-upscale Sofitel and upscale
Novotel locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit
www.accor-na.com.
About Accor Worldwide
Accor, the European leader and a major global group in hotels, the global
leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in
nearly 100 countries with 170,000 employees. It offers to its clients over
40 years of expertise in its two core businesses:
- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, All
Seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands, representing
more than 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries.
- Services, with 23 million people in nearly 40 countries benefiting from
Accor Services products in human resources, marketing services and expense
management.
CONTACT:
Laura Rojo-Eddy/
(972) 360-5970/
lrojo@accor-na.com