Originally Posted by
fozziedoggie
Okay, I'm just gonna put it out there....
Hilton should buy ACCOR hotels. It would finally give them a respectable presence in Europe (France particularly), overseas tax shelter if they move the headquarters, and most importantly, anyone that's ever been part of the horrible ACCOR loyalty program (Le Club), would welcome the program change.
Vive la Hilton!
I love this idea, but without knowing anything about Accor's corporate structure, I doubt that it would ever happen. It would indeed make Hilton a huge player in France and Switzerland, where its footprint is small, and in many other regions where it currently has a small presence (e.g., Australia/New Zealand). And, the Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower (formerly a Hilton) would return to the fold!