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Meet Ayman Rasheed, Cluster General Manager for Mövenpick Hotel Amman & Mövenpick Hotel Al Zaytoon Baghdad.

Hospitality appealed to Ayman early on because it sits at the intersection of service, leadership, and human connection. He believes every interaction can leave a lasting impression.

Ayman’s leadership is defined by presence: being visible, listening actively, and understanding the realities of frontline teams. He says that when managers act as mentors and role models, they unlock potential, foster accountability, and create space for innovation and mobility. For Ayman, results are driven by people, not systems — trust, empathy, and clarity of purpose shape performance and guest experience.

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Meet Mathieu Le Besq, General Manager at Novotel Yen Bai in #Vietnam.

From starting his journey as an apprentice in France at just 15, to leading hotels across five countries, Mathieu’s 26-year career with Accor is a powerful story of curiosity, courage, and commitment. What began with dreams of becoming a chef evolved after a life-changing travel experience in Kenya, where he discovered the true spirit and global possibilities of hospitality.

Along the way, working across 17 hotels, Mathieu learned that the heart of hospitality is people. For him, leadership is about leading by example, building trust, and creating an environment where Heartists can grow, learn, and take ownership of their path. “When you genuinely take care of your teams, they will naturally take great care of your guests.”

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"After finishing my studies, having another internship in hospitality and beginning a new season at the camp, I started at ibis Douai Centre. Over 11 months, I was able to develop my skills in reception and to develop my versatility, which is an essential quality in hospitality and on reception – especially at an ibis, where teams are small and there are many tasks. The role also developed my team spirit, which reflects on the service we offer clients,” shares @Charles Danquigny.

At Accor, we believe that “Hospitality is a work of heart.” From a campsite internship to leading two hotel reception teams – Charles's journey at Accor is a testament to finding purpose in the unexpected. It all started during a summer placement at the reception when the director resigned mid-season and complaints flooded in. That's when Charles discovered his calling at the front desk, learning to stay calm under pressure, turn frustration into satisfaction and find meaning in every challenge.

“Then I took a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Establishment Management, while working for a year as executive assistant at the ibis budget and ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre République. We were completing the opening of the ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre, and I was able to get involved in all that entailed, from establishing internal processes to creating teams; it was a real challenge for me to balance the opening while at the same time ensuring smooth operations and maintaining service quality at the ibis budget. This allowed me to be recognised for my strengths, and I was promoted to head of reception for both hotels; it was a great vote of confidence," adds Charles.

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At @International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF EMEA) 2026 in Berlin, a world leading hospitality investment forum, Accor brought together its leaders and teams to share a clear perspective on where hospitality is heading and how the Group is positioning itself to grow in a fast-evolving market.

Across the week, discussions focused on development strategy, branded residences, and the future of hospitality investment. From Group Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin’s outlook on navigating the years ahead, to insights from our development teams on balancing demand, risk and scalability, one theme stood out: growth today is about combining strong brand identity with flexibility and operational excellence.

This momentum is reflected in the expansion of Accor’s collection brands, which continue to gain traction globally by offering individuality at scale, with more than 180 hotels already open and a strong pipeline ahead.

To go further, discover how our collection brands are accelerating worldwide, and explore key takeaways from our leaders’ interventions at IHIF. lnkd.in/eaQuAXkV

Thank you to our leaders for sharing their valuable insights: @Camil Yazbeck @Daniel von Barloewen @Lindsay McGinn @Yannick Wagner

Branded residences continue to grow as travellers seek spaces that combine the comfort of home with world-class hospitality.

Across key destinations, several new projects have recently been announced, each bringing the unique spirit of its brand into a residential experience :

In Miami, Delano Residences & Hotel Miami marks the first residences project for the @Delano Hotels brand.
On Croatia’s coast, @Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Residences Kvarner Bay unveils a new address overlooking the Adriatic.
In Uruguay, @SLS Hotels Punta de Este Hotel & Residences has officially broken ground.
In Indonesia, @Raffles Hotels & Resorts Residences Bali introduces a new vision of private luxury in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

These projects reflect the continued momentum of Accor’s branded residences portfolio across the globe.

All these residences will be part of our membership and loyalty platform @ALL Accor.