Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea and Daesik Han, Chairman & CEO, Hann Philippines, Inc. — Photo by Accor

MANILA, Philippines — Accor is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the signing of two new properties in Clark City. Located within a luxury integrated resort, Hann Lux, Sofitel Clark and Emblems Clark will offer convenient access to high-end fashion stores, French inspired cafes and convention facilities. Sofitel Clark will comprise 300 guest rooms while the Emblems Clark will feature 200 guest rooms. The landmark multi-agreement signing will see the expansion of a well-established partnership between Hann and Accor to six hotels in Clark, Philippines.

Sofitel Clark will welcome guests with a ‘magnifique’ array of elegant experiences which embrace local culture, the best of gastronomy and wellbeing. Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, a brand known for its French origins, artfully blends the essence of each destination with French art de vivre, creating chic experiences for modern voyageurs to indulge in and celebrate life’s pleasures. The Sofitel family today counts over 120 hotels across 47 countries with more than 20 hotels in the pipeline.

Emblems Clark will join an up-and-coming collection of emblematic hotels within Accor’s luxury portfolio. The Emblems Collection, launched in 2021, was created to bring together truly iconic hotels that are a symbol of luxury. No matter the destination, guests staying at an Emblems Collection location will experience the feel of being part of an exclusive and select club. Accor aims to open 60 Emblems properties around the world by 2030.

Left to right: Accor - Chris Cho, Vice President Development – Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea and Maldives; Lucie Tarret-Imbert, Director, Luxury Development – Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Development - Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea Hann Philippines, Inc - Daesik Han, Chairman & CEO, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Agnes Liwanag – Assistant Vice President Corporate Planning, Development & Communication; Tarek Aouini, General Manager of Swissotel Clark — Photo by AccorLeft to right: Accor - Chris Cho, Vice President Development – Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea and Maldives; Lucie Tarret-Imbert, Director, Luxury Development – Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Development - Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea Hann Philippines, Inc - Daesik Han, Chairman & CEO, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Agnes Liwanag – Assistant Vice President Corporate Planning, Development & Communication; Tarek Aouini, General Manager of Swissotel Clark — Photo by Accor
Left to right: Accor - Chris Cho, Vice President Development – Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea and Maldives; Lucie Tarret-Imbert, Director, Luxury Development – Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Development - Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea; Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea Hann Philippines, Inc - Daesik Han, Chairman & CEO, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Agnes Liwanag – Assistant Vice President Corporate Planning, Development & Communication; Tarek Aouini, General Manager of Swissotel Clark — Photo by Accor

Both Sofitel Clark and Emblems Clark will feature all-day dining and speciality restaurants, as well as swimming pools, spas, fitness centres, meetings and conferencing spaces, and executive lounges.

“We are proud to expand our strategic relationship with Hann in this landmark multi-agreement signing. This reaffirms the trust and confidence owners place in Accor, our relationship driven-approach towards partners, and the popularity of our brands powered by strong distribution and lifestyle loyalty platforms. We are also thrilled and extremely proud to introduce two very special properties to vibrant Clark. Sofitel Clark and Emblems Clark will both bring an iconic sense of luxury to Hann Lux, and we are delighted to be working with our valued partners, Hann Philippines, to bring their unique vision to life,” said Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea.

The Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) is located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines, with an array of golf courses, MICE offerings and casinos. The city is easily accessible by way of Clark International Airport or by car from Metro Manila, located less than 2 hours’ drive away.

“We are excited to expand our partnership further with Accor, a global leader in the hospitality industry. Having Sofitel Clark and Emblems Clark in Hann Lux will surely make it a celebrated destination, attracting tourists not only from all over the Philippines but also from around the world,” said Daesik Han, Chairman and CEO, Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI).

In 2019, Accor and Hann signed multi-agreements for Banyan Tree Clark, Angsana Clark, Mercure Clark and Swissôtel Clark. The first phase of Swissôtel Clark launched in February 2022, with the broader hotel complex set to debut later this year, featuring 372 rooms and five vibrant restaurants and bars.

Accor is one of the leading international operators in the Philippines with 10 hotels across three regions and a strong pipeline of 14 committed projects across the country.

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Nontawan Laohakiat
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