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All around the world and since the beginning of the crisis, our owners have been mobilizing to support people in need. Let's take a look back at these solidarity initiatives in France, Brazil and Italy.

Today, we wanted to give the floor to key players in our Group's business with whom we are working hand in hand to address the health crisis: our owners. Since the beginning of the epidemic, many Accor hotel owners have initiated solidarity initiatives to support people affected by the crisis.

From the opening of the hotel to people who tested positive for COVID-19, to the donation of perishable products, food, sheets, tablecloths and towels to care centers, to the anticipation of security measures for the reopening… In France, Brazil and Italy, 3 of them tell how they have lived these last months and their impact on their activity: Olivier Pelat, Founder of Européquipements, Accor franchisee and owner of the ibis budget Paris Nord 18ème, Alexandro Solleiro, owner of the Mercure Curtiba Aeropuerto and CEO of the 3rd largest hotel chain in Brazil - Brazil Hospitality Group and Antonio Manzerra, owner and director of the Mercure Bergamo Aeroporto.

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Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor's unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 260,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program – ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.