AccorHotels launches in Iran
AccorHotels has signed a management agreement with Aria Ziggurat for its two inaugural properties in Tehran, becoming the first international hotel group to launch its brands in Iran.
The new hotels, Novotel IKIA and ibis IKIA, are connected to the main terminal of Imam Khomeini International Airport and are scheduled to open in October 2015.
Sébastien Bazin
, AccorHotels chairman, said: “We are very excited about signing this partnership with Aria Ziggurat in Iran.We are certain that Novotel and ibis will fit perfectly into the growth momentum that Iran’s hospitality sector is enjoying.Our brands are looking at huge growth potential in this country, which is home to almost 80 million people and is expanding its economy. Our ambition is to develop an important network in the country thanks to our global portfolio of brands covering all segments, from luxury to midscale and economy.” Conveniently connected to the main terminal of Imam Khomeini International Airport, within a 45-minute drive from downtown Tehran, the two new hotels offer almost 500 rooms between them. Guests will enjoy a choice of Iranian and international cuisine, large meeting rooms and conference areas, and wellness facilities including spas, fitness centres and swimming pools.
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