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Accor taps former Hilton exec to lead luxury development in North America
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Accor has appointed former Hilton executive Kara Randall as Chief Development Officer for its North American luxury division. The strategic move focuses on accelerating regional expansion for high-end hospitality brands including Raffles and Fairmont.
- 01Kara Randall joins Accor to lead luxury brand development across the North American market
- 02Primary growth objectives target the expansion of the Raffles and Fairmont portfolios
- 03Appointment signals Accor's intensified competitive focus on the regional upscale hospitality sector
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As chief development officer for luxury brands in North America, Kara Randall will help accelerate the growth of Raffles, Fairmont and other flags across the region.