Over the last few years, we have had a number of acquisitions of brands by larger hotel groups. This has resulted in hotel groups with a large number of brands in their portfolio.
Accor Hotels
Accor Hotels have made a number of acquisitions over the last few years.
FRHI Hotels and Resorts was acquired by the Accor Hotel Group and they have expanded their portfolio in the Luxury and Premium segments.
It comprises of:
They have acquired significant interests in the brands:
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Accor Asia Pacific
Accor in Asia Pacific have acquired Mantra Group and this comprises of 4 brands:
In more recent times, Accor has acquired the Movenpick Hotels and also a significant shareholding in SBE.
Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels have completed the acquisition of WoodSpring Suites. It expands it portfolio of extended stay brands.
Marriott
Marriott completed the acquisition of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio and have expanded its brand portfolio to 32. The portfolio now includes Design Hotels and also Delta Hotels.
Frasers Hospitality
The Singaporean Hotel Group Frasers Hospitality have acquired the Malmaison group. This comprises of both Malmaison Hotels and Hotel du Vin.
Wyndham Group
Wyndham Hotel Group have acquired a number of brands including: Dolce Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta.
Thoughts
Some final thoughts. The Hotel Groups are expanding their portfolio of brands. It does raise the question as to the ability of the hotel groups to represent such a large portfolio of hotels. There have been a number of discussions around this and I think it is a topic which merits further exploration.