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Press Release: Accor
April 27, 2006
PARIS -- The overall first-quarter performance was good. In Upscale and Midscale Hotels, growth was driven by the
favorable impact of the shift in the Easter vacation calendar and by business in Germany. The Economy segment in
Europe continued to expand. In the United States, the Economy segment was lifted by a favorable market environment.
The Services business posted sharp increases. The Group is continuing to implement its strategic initiatives, as
reflected in the asset disposal and expansion programs.
(in EUR millions) 2005 2006 % Change % Change
(reported) like-for-like*
Hotels 1,127 1,233 +9.5% +5.2%
Upscale and Midscale 632 680 +7.8% +5.5%
Economy 294 321 +9.2% +3.6%
Economy US 201 232 +15.4% +6.6%
Services 140 179 +28.4% +15.9%
Other businesses 409 438 +6.8% +4.4%
Total 1,676 1,850 +10.4% +5.9%
* At constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates
Accor's consolidated revenue rose 10.4% to EUR1,850 million in the first three months of 2006. At constant scope
of consolidation and exchange rates, the increase was 5.9%.
In the Hotels business, the solid 5.2% like-for-like increase in revenue was due partly to a shift in the Easter
vacation dates in a number of European countries, which had a positive 0.6-point impact on growth. Fees from management
and franchise contracts for the quarter were up 13.3% at constant exchange rates.
The Services business posted a substantial 15.9% like-for-like increase in revenue.
Business expansion accounted for 3.4% of reported growth. Expansion in the Hotels business represented 3.8% of
revenue growth, with the opening of 57 hotels, whereas in Services, it accounted for 5.3% of growth, mainly through
four acquisitions: Hungastro in Romania, Delicard in Sweden, Stimula in France and Commuter Check in the United
States.
Asset disposals had a negative 2.9-point impact on growth. As part of the disposal of 200 non-priority hotels,
52 hotels were sold during the past 12 months, as well as two non strategic activities: facilities management business
in Brazil and public catering operations in Luxembourg.
The currency effect added 3.9 points to revenue growth and primarily reflected the appreciation of the Brazilian
real and the US dollar against the euro.
Upscale and Midscale Hotels
Revenue in the Upscale and Midscale segment rose by 7.8% as reported and 5.5% like-for-like.
Excluding the impact of the shift in the Easter holiday period, revenue was up 4.5% like-for-like for the period.
In Europe (excluding France), the trend was favorable, with revenue rising 8.1% like-for-like. Germany reported
a 10.9% like-for-like increase, thanks to an improved economy, the favorable impact of the Easter holidays, and
the fact that business seminars and conventions were moved forward because of the FIFA World Cup to be held, beginning
of June. Revenue in the United Kingdom was up 9.5% like-for-like, reflecting a still favorable business cycle.
Growth was led by an increase in business customers and a strong performance by hotels in London. In Italy, the
13.3% like-for-like increase was due mainly to the Winter Olympics.
In France, like-for-like growth in revenue, which was just 0.9%, was affected by the program to renovate 128 hotels
as part of the Fonciere des Murs transaction. Growth was greater in Paris (up 1.8%) than in other regions (up 0.3%).
In the rest of the world, the 8.5% like-for-like increase in revenue was led by strong demand, especially in North
America, where revenue grew by 4.7% (11.5% when restated to take into account the Sofitel Los Angeles, currently
being fully renovated), and in emerging markets, where the increase was 9.7%.
Economy Hotels (outside the United States)
In the Economy segment (excluding the US), revenue rose by 9.2% as reported and 3.6% like-for-like.
The segment was relatively unaffected by the shift in the Easter vacation calendar, which had a positive but modest
0.4-point impact on growth.
In Europe (excluding France), the strong 4.9% like-for-like increase was led by Germany, which reported 6.0% growth
due to the same reasons as already mentioned (more favorable economy and positive impact of the Easter holiday
schedule).
In France, revenue growth (1.8% like-for-like) was held back by a three-point decline in the Formule 1 and Etap
Hotel occupancy rate, specially outside the Greater Paris area.
Economy Hotels in the US
The sharp rise in revenue was confirmed during the period, with a like-for-like increase of 6.6%. The currency
effect accounted for 9.6 points of the 15.4% increase in reported revenue.
Like-for-like revenue was up 6.6% for Motel 6 and 5.2% for Red Roof Inn. Fees from franchise contracts for the
quarter were up 29.8% at constant exchange rates
Implementation of the Red Roof Inn renovation program continued, with 107 hotels completed and 16 underway.
Services
Revenue from the Services business climbed by 15.9% like-for-like and 28.4% as reported.
This strong performance, especially in Belgium (up 22.1% like-for-like), the United Kingdom (up 27.4%) and Venezuela
(up 33.7%), was led by favorable changes in regulations and new product launches over the past months.
Like-for-like revenue increased by 12.5% in Europe and 21.5% in Latin America.
The currency effect, mainly linked to the appreciation of the Brazilian real, was a positive 9.2%.
Other businesses
For the period, travel agency revenue was up 4.3% as reported and 4.1% like-for-like.
Revenue from the casino business rose by 0.8% like-for-like and 1.2% as reported.
Revenue from the restaurant business increased 8.9% like-for-like and 19.9% as reported.
Revenue in the onboard train service business declined by 0.1% like-for-like and by 0.5% as reported.
With 168,000 people in 140 countries, Accor is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel,
tourism and corporate services, with two major international activities:
- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn
brands, representing more than 4,000 hotels and 470,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as such strategically related
businesses as restaurants and food services (notably Lenotre), casinos and travel agencies.
- Services to corporate clients and public institutions: 21 million people in 35 countries use a broad range of
services engineered and managed by Accor Services, including restaurant and food vouchers and cards, people care
and services, incentive programs and loyalty programs.
Contacts
Eliane Rouyer Anthony Pallier
Senior Vice President Investor Relations
Investor Relations and Financial Communications Tel: +33(0)1-45-38-86-33
Tel: +33(0)1-45-38-86-26
For further information about Accor, visit www.accor.com
Revenue
Quarter 1 Quarter 1
In Euros thousand 2,005 2,006 Change Change
Reported L/L %
% (*)
HOTELS
Upscale and Midscale 631,473 680,442 7.8% 5.5%
Economy 294,400 321,437 9.2% 3.6%
Economy US 200,753 231,601 15.4% 6.6%
Total HOTELS 1,126,626 1,233,480 9.5% 5.2%
SERVICES 139,716 179,360 28.4% 15.9%
Other Businesses
Travel Agencies 113,469 118,344 4.3% 4.1%
Casinos 76,070 76,980 1.2% 0.8%
Restaurants 118,125 141,609 19.9% 8.9%
On-board train services 59,638 59,343 -0.5% -0.1%
Other 42,102 41,022 -2.6% 5.6%
Total other businesses 409,404 437,298 6.8% 4.4%
Total 1,675,746 1,850,138 10.4% 5.9%
* Based on constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates
RevPAR by segment
HOTELS : RevPAR by segment Occupancy Rate Average room rate
at March-end 2006 (YTD) subsidiaries (reported) subsidiaries (reported)
(in %) (var in pts) (var in %)
Upscale and Midscale Europe 56.7% +1.0 97 4.4%
Economy Europe 65.0% -1.0 51 6.0%
Economy US (in $) 61.7% +0.1 45 6.7%
(1) at comparable scope
HOTELS : RevPAR by segment RevPAR
at March-end 2006 (YTD)
subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries
(reported (reported (like-for-like & managed
basis) basis) basis(1)) (reported
basis)
Upscale and
Midscale Europe 55 6.2% 4.5% 6.2%
Economy Europe 33 4.4% 3.9% 4.1%
Economy US (in $) 28 6.8% 6.5% 6.8%
(1) at comparable scope
RevPAR by country
UPSCALE AND MIDSCALE Number Occupancy Rate Average room rate
HOTELS of subsidiaries subsidiaries
RevPAR by country at rooms (reported) (reported)
March-end 2006 (YTD) (in %) (var in pts) (var in %)
(in local currency)
France 30,387 55.2% -0.6 105 2.7%
Germany 13,598 59.9% +5.7 76 3.5%
Netherlands 3,696 52.5% -3.0 103 5.9%
Belgium 2,230 57.6% -0.7 103 4.3%
Spain 2,241 51.8% -3.8 101 7.0%
Italy 2,935 58.1% +6.2 107 1.4%
UK ( in GBP) 5,145 71.1% +3.2 79 4.2%
USA (in $) 3,449 68.8% -2.3 179 11.9%
UPSCALE AND MIDSCALE HOTELS RevPAR
RevPAR by country at subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries
March-end 2006 (YTD) & managed
(reported (reported (like-for-like (reported
basis) basis) basis(1)) basis)
France 58 1.7% 1.2% 1.6%
Germany 46 14.3% 11.1% 12.7%
Netherlands 54 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Belgium 59 3.1% 3.1% 7.4%
Spain 52 -0.4% 8.5% -0.6%
Italy 62 13.6% 13.6% 13.6%
UK ( in GBP) 56 9.1% 9.4% 9.1%
USA (in $) 123 8.2% 8.2% 8.6%
ECONOMY HOTELS Number Occupancy Rate Average room rate
of subsidiaries subsidiaries
RevPAR by country at rooms (reported) (reported)
March-end 2006 (YTD)
(in local currency) (in %) (var in pts) (var in %)
France 44,333 66.2% -2.2 45 6.0%
Germany 15,187 65.3% +1.8 53 3.6%
Netherlands 2,215 62.7% +3.0 67 2.3%
Belgium 2,477 65.5% -1.5 63 6.8%
Spain 3,623 68.7% +1.5 51 6.6%
Italy 1,339 51.2% +1.7 77 1.9%
UK ( in GBP) 6,566 66.3% -5.1 51 6.6%
USA (in $) 108,072 61.7% +0.1 45 6.7%
(1) at comparable scope
ECONOMY HOTELS RevPAR
RevPAR by country subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries subsidiaries
at March-end & managed
2006 (YTD) (reported (reported (like-for-like (reported
(in local currency) basis) basis) basis(1)) basis)
France 30 2.6% 2.5% 2.7%
Germany 35 6.5% 6.4% 6.4%
Netherlands 42 7.4% 7.4% 7.4%
Belgium 42 4.4% 4.4% 4.4%
Spain 35 9.0% 9.8% 9.0%
Italy 40 5.4% 10.8% 5.4%
UK ( in GBP) 34 -1.0% 0.2% -0.3%
USA (in $) 28 6.8% 6.5% 6.8%
(1) at comparable scope
Source: Accor