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AccorHotels' High-End Acquisition Problem

Patrick Whyte
August 1st, 2018 at 12:30 AM EDT

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Two of Accor's high-end deals have failed to live up to expectations. The big question now is: Can the company fix things?
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Buying a company with potential doesn't mean that company will necessarily fulfill it — just look at what's happening at AccorHotels. It admitted last week to having trouble with two of its most high-profile acquisitions: homesharing platform Onefinestay and concierge service John Paul. Accor hoped that by plugging these high-end brands into its wider product portfolio, it would be able to grow them faster than they would on their own. So far this hasn't happened. Ne

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