Accor North America Expands Diversity Outreach

Hotel Interactive, Inc.:

Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest hotel owners and operators, premiered a new diversity program titled the Accor Pinnacle Program at the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) today. The Accor Pinnacle Program offers knowledge, guidance, and tools through a wide-range of services and initiatives to help minority and women owners and investors succeed in the lodging industry.

‘The Accor Pinnacle Program is all about providing opportunities and ownership within the lodging industry,’ said Dean Savas, senior vice president of franchise for Accor North America. ‘We offer assistance to those who are new to the lodging industry, as well as seasoned investors, through Pinnacle’s various initiatives. The program allows hotel owners and investors to utilize our expertise as an experienced owner and operator to help them succeed.’

The main components of the Accor Pinnacle program include: franchise development; training and support; finance; joint ventures; supplier programs; employment opportunities; and community relations. Accor provides classroom and on-site property training to support franchisees in achieving a better understanding of each component.