Accor Hospitality hosts ‘magnifique’ reception for AHIC

Published May 6th, 2008 - 08:22 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Accor Hospitality hosts ‘magnifique’ reception for AHIC


Accor Hospitality, hosted an exclusive reception for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Sunday (May 4) at The Palace, The Old Town managed by Sofitel Luxury hotels.

Accor Hospitality, the only French group and Gold sponsors at AHIC, displayed the finest of French hospitality by entertaining 700 guests.
Upon entering The Palace, guests were received with the traditional French greeting art de recevoir and were led towards the reception where they were welcomed by members of Accor Hospitality and the soothing sound of a harpist. With the lighting perfectly complimenting the elegance and beauty of The Palace’s architecture, guests were treated to the finest of French savoir-faire and gastronomy along with tranquil views of the Burj Dubai.
Guests were left mesmerized through out the evening with breathtaking fireworks above the pool, an unforgettable Opera performance and creative ice carvings.
Yann Caillere, COO of Accor EMEA and the CEO of Sofitel Worldwide welcomed guests on behalf of Accor Hospitality and said:
“Accor Hospitality has supported AHIC for four years and we are more than pleased to host this networking event.  We share a great relationship with AHIC and it really shows how important the region is for our development. Along with Caillere, Robert Gaymer Jones, COO, Sofitel Worldwide also graced the occasion.
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, which took place from May 3-5, is a globally renowned conference for the hospitality investment sector in the Middle East.