DALLAS The partnership between Orbis and Accor is set to progress quickly in order to develop a network of two- and three-star hotels in Poland. The two companies are looking to reduce the branding and franchising process to a minimum and a timetable is expected to be produced by the end of September to facilitate this process.
Accor will incorporate its existing Polish investments into the Orbis group and the two companies will combine operational and investment activities in Poland. Accor has two years to complete the integration, according to the conditions of the agreement. (9/7/00)