Accor Appoints Omer Acar as CEO Raffles & Orient Express
Accor has appointed Omer Acar as CEO of Raffles & Orient Express, with a focus on luxury hospitality and expanding the brand's presence in the US.
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Accor has appointed Omer Acar as CEO of Raffles & Orient Express, with a focus on luxury hospitality and expanding the brand's presence in the US.
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