Accor developing global ecosystem for meetings and events bookings, WiT Queenstown to debut in July 2026 and more....

Accor developing global ecosystem for meetings and events bookings
Friday, 23rd May 2025

Accor has announced the development of a new digital meetings & events ecosystem to maximize the ongoing expansion and support of its multi-billion-dollar meetings & events business.

The new platform will unite over 5,600 Accor hotels and resorts worldwide, featuring an inventory of 2.5 million sqm of event space and 800,000+ guestrooms – providing an easy, self-serve option for clients to view and book event space, guestrooms, and sales & catering services, while augmenting the continued support of on-site hotel teams >>

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WiT Queenstown to debut in July 2026: Where travel tech meets snow and adventure
23 May 2025 : WiT (Web in Travel), Asia Pacific’s leading travel tech media and events platform, will make its New Zealand debut with WiT Queenstown in July 2026, marking a milestone for the region as it aims to establish itself as a hub for travel and hospitality technology innovation >>

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23 May 2025 : New World Jinzhou Hotel officially opens its doors, marking a significant milestone in the brand's expansion in China >>

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