World-leading augmented hospitality group Accor has announced the appointment of Mark Purcell as Senior Vice President, Development, North & Central America.
Purcell is a seasoned professional with an extensive hospitality background focused in the areas of development, acquisitions and finance. He has been a key contributor in Accor’s record-breaking growth in the region since joining the company in 2017, with notable projects such as Raffles Boston, the first Raffles Hotel & Residences in the U.S., slated to open in 2022; the conversion of the iconic El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico to the Fairmont brand in early 2020; and most recently the signing of Faena Hotel Miami Beach, among others.
“We are thrilled to have Mark leading the development team in an integral year for Accor as we continue to place a significant focus on our growth across North & Central America,” shares Heather McCrory, Chief Executive Officer, North & Central America. “Mark’s strategic vision and drive, his expertise in the market, and his keen understanding of Accor’s value proposition have uniquely positioned him to lead the charge in the growth of our portfolio, reinforcing our strength in the region.”
In his new role at Accor, Purcell leads the development team into a year focused on strategic growth and key hotel openings across North & Central America, including the highly anticipated Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and Novotel Mexico City Toreo. Purcell will also continue to support the growth of Accor’s lifestyle brands, a segment poised for tremendous growth, as the Group’s lifestyle hotel openings are slated to triple by 2023, further cementing Accor’s position as the second largest luxury operator and fastest growing lifestyle operator in the U.S.
“While 2020 was a trying year for the industry, it also opened up interesting opportunities for innovation and growth. Extending beyond what has traditionally been at the core of our development program, new developments and conversions, we are also doubling down on our expertise in lifestyle, soft brands and franchise," shared Purcell. "There is a palpable excitement for what is to come and I'm thrilled to explore opportunities to amplify Accor's foothold in this region and continue our path of record-breaking growth.”
Purcell brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role at the helm of Accor’s development team. Over the course of his 12-year tenure at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, he led the negotiation of more than 100 management and franchise agreements, adding more than 30,000 rooms to their portfolio, including notable transactions such as The Westin Denver International Airport and the W and Element Philadelphia. Earlier in his career, he was also instrumental in numerous mergers & acquisitions during his nearly two decades at Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
Purcell is a seasoned professional with an extensive hospitality background focused in the areas of development, acquisitions and finance. He has been a key contributor in Accor’s record-breaking growth in the region since joining the company in 2017, with notable projects such as Raffles Boston, the first Raffles Hotel & Residences in the U.S., slated to open in 2022; the conversion of the iconic El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico to the Fairmont brand in early 2020; and most recently the signing of Faena Hotel Miami Beach, among others.
“We are thrilled to have Mark leading the development team in an integral year for Accor as we continue to place a significant focus on our growth across North & Central America,” shares Heather McCrory, Chief Executive Officer, North & Central America. “Mark’s strategic vision and drive, his expertise in the market, and his keen understanding of Accor’s value proposition have uniquely positioned him to lead the charge in the growth of our portfolio, reinforcing our strength in the region.”
In his new role at Accor, Purcell leads the development team into a year focused on strategic growth and key hotel openings across North & Central America, including the highly anticipated Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and Novotel Mexico City Toreo. Purcell will also continue to support the growth of Accor’s lifestyle brands, a segment poised for tremendous growth, as the Group’s lifestyle hotel openings are slated to triple by 2023, further cementing Accor’s position as the second largest luxury operator and fastest growing lifestyle operator in the U.S.
“While 2020 was a trying year for the industry, it also opened up interesting opportunities for innovation and growth. Extending beyond what has traditionally been at the core of our development program, new developments and conversions, we are also doubling down on our expertise in lifestyle, soft brands and franchise," shared Purcell. "There is a palpable excitement for what is to come and I'm thrilled to explore opportunities to amplify Accor's foothold in this region and continue our path of record-breaking growth.”
Purcell brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role at the helm of Accor’s development team. Over the course of his 12-year tenure at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, he led the negotiation of more than 100 management and franchise agreements, adding more than 30,000 rooms to their portfolio, including notable transactions such as The Westin Denver International Airport and the W and Element Philadelphia. Earlier in his career, he was also instrumental in numerous mergers & acquisitions during his nearly two decades at Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
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Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing luxury and premium brands, midscale and economy offerings, unique lifestyle concepts, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor also boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 260,000 team members worldwide. Over 68 million members benefit from the company’s comprehensive loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY). For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.