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Accor SA operates a chain of hotels worldwide. It operates through Premium, Midscale and Economy; and Luxury & Lifestyle segments. The Premium, Midscale and Economy segment includes the Ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, and Pullman brands operating in Europe and North Africa, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and China. Its Luxury & Lifestyle segment includes the Raffles and Fairmont, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, and Ennismore brands. The company also owns, leases, manages, and franchises hotels. In addition, it provides discount card programs; catering and event management; digital, online hotel booking, and concierge services; and other services in events, fine dining, and entertainment, as well as rental of luxury private residences; and operation of performance venues and coworking spaces. Further, the company offers hotel management, procurement, cash management, IT, and advertising services, as well as various advisory services. Accor SA was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.