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Accor becomes official partner of Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Tony Estanguet, President, Paris 2024 and Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor Group have announced a partnership between Paris 2024 and Accor at the Destination France Summit, which took place in Paris and was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. Accor thereby becomes an official partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Accredited personnel will enjoy the full extent of Accor's savoir-faire as it greets and provides them with accommodation all over France. More particularly, the group will offer its services to athletes and the media in their respective villages.

“Accor is proud to partner with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 when athletes and spectators from the world over will come to France to see what we have to offer. Our employees and teams are already pulling out all the stops to show the world what hospitality means in France and offer everyone an unforgettable experience and stay during the greatest sporting event on the planet. Paris is hosting the Games, and we will be ready to host the people who are making them happen,” said Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor.

“I am delighted to welcome Accor into the Paris 2024 family. This partnership marks the culmination of our close collaboration with one of the world's leading hotel groups, right since the bidding phase. It reiterates our shared objective to offer all those involved in the Olympic and Paralympic Games - the athletes, officials and media - service and experience that reflect our special take on welcoming in France when we host them for Paris 2024. Benefiting from optimal living conditions, they will be able to focus on what counts - the show and their performance,” said Tony Estanguet, President, Paris 2024.

The partnership will involve service management in the athletes' and media villages, a booking platform for all accredited personnel and to attract visitors to France, provision of Accor facilities to accommodate accredited personnel, including certain athletes, media representatives, and members of National Olympic and Paralympic Committees and unforgettable rewards for members of the ALL -Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme.

Seychelles lifts ban on Indian travellers with immediate effect

The Ministry of Health Seychelles has announced the entry of visitors from all countries, including India, irrespective of COVID-19 vaccination status.

All travellers will be required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Additionally, visitors will need to submit a duly filled application for Health Travel Authorisation which is subject to verification and approval of the Public Health Authority. A valid travel and health insurance policy to cover COVID-19 related quarantine, isolation or treatment. There will be no quarantine requirement, minimum stay nor restriction on movement upon entry into Seychelles.

Conditions for stay for children up to age 17, regardless of their vaccination status, will be as for the parent/guardian they are accompanying.

However, all visitors will still be required to adhere to other public health measures put in place in view of the pandemic which will include wearing of face masks, social distancing, regular sanitisation and washing of hands.


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