Student Challenges
At Accor, we believe that it is important to create innovative experiences and empower the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Our global challenges invite students to work on real-life hospitality problems with a pioneering mindset that positively contributes to their soft skills.
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Take Off! Challenge
TakeOff! is an annual challenge open to students worldwide, designed to inspire creativity and professional growth through real, local hospitality challenges.
Participants work closely with Accor teams to develop actionable ideas, gain industry insights, and connect with hospitality experts.
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2025
Develop an initiative to reinforce accessibility and inclusivity at Accor hotels, ensuring all guests feel welcomes, no matter their needs.
2024
Imagine the future of Social Connection for ibis Family by developing a CSR campaign aimed at engaging a new generation of guests!
2023
What memorable digital and innovative experiences could Accor offer to its guests to develop and ensure their loyalty ?
2022
What innovative practices can Accor on post-Covid rebound to attract talents ?
2021
How can Accor stakeholders engage either through adapting existing initiatives or by creating new projects ?
2019
Imagine how AI will enhance the guest experience in the hotels !
2018
Dream mobile hotel for mobile guests : Conceive the perfect pop-up hotel that will move your groove, wherever you need it!
2017
How to make Jo&Joe a place that is attractive to the local community, bringing together Towners, Tripsters and the Jo&Joe staff team all together at the same time ?
Accor Design Awards
This worldwide challenge competition is aimed at architecture and interior design students from around the globe.
Each edition centers on a theme that reflects Accor’s values and our vision for a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Previous Versions
2025
Designing a bedroom that helps reduce carbon footprint whilst respecting Novotel’s brand promise
2024
Sofitel, Reinvent luxury hospitality
2023
MERCURE EDITION, Locality and sustainability at the heart of the social hub
2022
THE 15 MINUTES CITY, Return to the local way of life
2021
HOSPITALITY IN 2035, Redefining services & Guest experience
2020
ORIENT EXPRESS, Re-interpret OE sleeping coaches
2019
SO/ Re-inventing the Junior Suite
2017
NOVOTEL , Multi-functional guestroom
2016
IBIS, Imagining tomorrow’s room