PARIS HOTELBUSINESS. has learned that Accor Lodging plans to expand Motel 6 s presence in Canada from three hotels to eight within the next 18 months. Currently all of the properties are planned for the Toronto area, with one currently under construction. However, executives at the company said that there are also plans to move into Montreal and Ottawa.
We are developing first in the eastern part of Canada. We feel that concentrating in one geographic area will help us get brand recognition, said Georges Le Mener, CEO/Accor Lodging North America. (11/20/00) – Diana M. Rodriguez