Accor Shareholders' Meeting Highlights Key Resolutions and Initiatives

On May 27, 2026, Accor conducted its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, chaired by CEO Sébastien Bazin. Achieving a quorum of 81.68%, the assembly approved significant resolutions, including the renewal of terms for independent directors Anne-Laure Kiechel and Bruno Pavlovsky. The shareholders also authorized a share buyback program and declared a dividend distribution of 1.35 euros per share, scheduled for June 3, 2026.

During the meeting, financial results for 2025 were presented by CFO Martine Gerow. Additionally, discussions centered around the "Hosting Change" responsible hospitality strategy. Among the agenda was an assessment of audits conducted after allegations by an American hedge fund on child exploitation. The internal audit found no systemic failures, while an external audit by GoodCorporation identified areas for operational improvement across several hotels.

In response, Accor has implemented measures to enhance its systems, focusing on operational training, legal framework adjustments, and partnerships with organizations like ECPAT.