Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2030

Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort

Accor and KRD Holding Sign Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a Landmark Lakefront Destination in Iraq

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and KRD Holding, a premier regional investment and development conglomerate, have announced the signing of Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a new-build resort scheduled to open in 2030. Set on the banks of Gomaspan Lake in the Erbil Governorate, the 150-key development will mark Mövenpick's first property in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and its second in the country.

Accor and KRD Holding Sign Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a Landmark Lakefront Destination in Iraq  ......

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Located less than 30 minutes from Erbil city centre, the lakefront resort will combine sweeping views with destination-led facilities, creating a new regional address for leisure escapes, weddings, celebrations and business events, while extending internationally branded hospitality beyond Erbil's urban core.

The resort will bring together 150 spacious rooms and suites, a selection of restaurants and lounges, a spa, family leisure club and indoor and outdoor pools. Rooted in Mövenpick's spirit of generosity, the development will bring the brand's characterful hospitality, with spaces and experiences designed to foster joyful reconnection and bring people closer together. Guests will be invited to slow down, reconnect and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends, reflecting Mövenpick's belief in making ordinary moments extraordinary.

Weddings, celebrations and business events will be central to the resort's positioning and appeal. More than 1,300 square metres of dedicated meeting and event space, complemented by Mövenpick's generous service, convivial atmosphere and culinary-led experiences, will provide a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate retreats and major regional events.

Mövenpick's approach is particularly suited to resort destinations, where food, shared experiences and time spent together form an important part of the stay. The brand's culinary heritage will be reflected across the resort's dining offering, while its focus on families and multi-generational travel will help shape an experience designed for both short escapes and longer stays.

Accor currently operates one hotel in Iraq, representing more than 260 keys, with five additional properties and approximately 1,300 keys under development. Mövenpick Gomaspan Erbil Resort will complement Mövenpick Hotel Al Zaytoon Baghdad and reinforce the brand's expansion across key destinations in the region.

Middle East Iraq Gomaspan

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 80 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Sanya (Hainan Island, China) and Djerba (Tunisia).

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.