French hotel group Accor and UAE-based hotel developer Mayan Properties have reached a master development agreement to accelerate growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The arrangement will see the two entities partner to develop five hotels across the region, adding more than 1,100 rooms to Accor’s portfolio.
The collaboration follows the signing of Novotel Nouakchott in Mauritania, a newly built project with 154 rooms, and Mövenpick Moroni in Comoros, a conversion featuring 159 rooms, with four further projects planned for key destinations, according to a release posted on Zawya.
Accor Middle East, Africa and Türkiye premium, midscale and economy division chief development officer Maya Ziade said: “This development agreement with Mayan Properties is a strong step forward in our commitment to grow across Sub-Saharan Africa.
“With Novotel Nouakchott and Mövenpick Moroni signed, and three more hotels to follow, we are creating the foundation for a diversified portfolio that addresses real market needs and supports the long-term growth of Africa’s tourism industry.”
The agreement supports Accor’s strategy to increase its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa and aligns with Mayan Properties’ investment approach in the region’s tourism industry.
Both companies aim to address business and leisure travel demand, as well as contribute to employment and local economic activity.
Mayan Properties chairman Mohammed Al Dhaheri said: “As a subsidiary of Resources Investment, Mayan Properties is proud to extend its partnership with Accor through this development agreement.
“As a UAE-backed initiative, this agreement underscores the pivotal role the Emirates plays in driving sustainable investment and creating meaningful connections with Africa's fast-growing tourism economies.”
Accor currently manages over 175 hotels throughout Africa, comprising more than 33,000 rooms across 15 brands, and is developing over 60 additional properties.
In a recent development, the company entered a partnership with Jabal Omar Development Company to bring its Sofitel hotel brand to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
