Accor to open five hotels in Abu Dhabi

French hospitality company, Accor has announced plans to expand in Abu Dhabi with a focus on budget and mid-market lodging, The National has reported. In addition to its Novotel hotel in the capital, Accor is set to open five hotels in the emirate within the next two years, including its budget Ibis brand and two more mid-market Novotel hotels. Philippe Baretaud, the director of development at Accor Middle East, said the company is also keen to have a Sofitel hotel on Saadiyat Island.