AVNMEDIA.ID -  Accor, a global hospitality powerhouse, successfully hosted its Asia Leadership Conference 2026 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Philippines, from 3–5 February.

The three-day event gathered over 300 General Managers from across Asia alongside Accor’s global leadership team, under the unifying theme “THRIVE”, aimed at aligning strategic priorities and equipping leaders to deliver sustainable growth across the region.

The conference brought together senior leaders from Accor’s premium, midscale, and economy hotel portfolio, combining market outlooks, operational deep-dives, and interactive workshops.

Discussions highlighted key topics such as hospitality trends, commercial performance, guest experience, talent development, and responsible hospitality practices, ensuring leaders were well-prepared to drive high-performance results at property level.

Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer of Accor Asia’s Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, emphasized the importance of the event:

“This conference united our leaders shaping guest experiences and hotel performance every day. It’s about rising above challenges, sharing knowledge across borders, and building hotels and teams where people, performance, and purpose thrive together, driving long-term sustainable growth.”

Recognizing Excellence: Asia Leadership Awards 2026

A key highlight of the conference was the Asia Leadership Awards, celebrating outstanding hotel performance across multiple pillars:

• Responsible Hospitality Award: Novotel & ibis Bangkok IMPACT, Thailand
• Best Food & Beverage Performance: Pullman Singapore Hill Street
• Art of Hospitality Award (Guest Experience & Loyalty): Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam, Thailand
• Brand Excellence Award – Midscale & Economy: Novotel Manila Araneta City, Philippines
• Brand Excellence Award – Premium: Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
• Operational Excellence Award: Mercure Tokyo Hibiya, Japan
• Work of Heart Award: Novotel & ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, Philippines
• Hotel of the Year: Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

By fostering collaboration among leaders from diverse markets, the Accor Asia Leadership Conference remains a cornerstone for strategic alignment, innovation, and excellence.

The event reinforces Accor’s commitment to elevating the hospitality experience and performance across Asia’s dynamic hotel landscape. (jas)