Accor’s Raffles Hotel & Resorts to expand to North America, U.K.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a chain of luxury hotels managed by hospitality group Accor, is planning to add a host of locations that will more than double its portfolio and establish itself in the luxury hospitality industry.

Raffles is planning to open a second hotel in Dubai known as The Palm, along with Bahrain, Udaipur and Macau. Next year, Raffles will make its debut in North America and the United Kingdom. In 2022, the brand will debut flagship locations in London, Boston, Doha and Jeddah, and will expand to Moscow in 2023, among others.

“Raffles approaches every endeavor with the utmost thought, care and discernment; our global expansion is no exception,” said Stephen Alden, CEO of Raffles & Orient Express. “With our pioneering spirit, we have sought out locations where we can really bring Raffles' gracious welcome and tradition of excellence to life. Each new Raffles property is a destination in itself, and we are creating places where people want t