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Posted: 31 Jul 2009 | 3:22 pm

Leading global hotel brand ACCOR have told thephuketinsider.com that they have signed an agreement to manage the 280 room Pullman Phuket Arcadia which is scheduled to open in 2012. The developers are the owners of the Hilton Arcadia Resort and the new hotel is aimed at the upscale segment. Despite an economic downturn investment in hospitality assets is on the rise with 38 new properties in the pipeline.

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great news ! what will it be branded ??

Bill Barnett responds:
Pullman is a brand of ACCOR, positioned just below the Sofitel, there is already one in Bangkok and a number on the rise, ACCOR of course has mutli brands including Softiel, IBIS, Mercure, and Novatel as well.

Bee Sting, 01 Aug 2009 | 4:40 am

Hi Bill
What are the major other properties (of the 38 in the pipeline)worth mentioning?

Bill Barnett responds:
Good question we have our mid year hotel pipeline update coming out this coming Tuesday will have all details and a map, stay tuned.

Alison, 31 Jul 2009 | 5:08 pm

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