On the Up: Accor’s Duncan O’Rourke sees bright future for NZ hospitality

International hotel chain Accor has development plans for 10-20 hotels in New Zealand in the next five years. Two new hotels , TRIBE and JO&JOE, will open in Auckland this year. Accor’s Duncan O’Rourke sees growth potential in NZ’s hospitality sector on the back of the NZICC .

Hotel chain Accor is poised to expand in New Zealand with development plans for 10-20 hotels over the next five years, something its regional boss says will have a significant effect on the hospitality industry. The group has two hotels set to debut this year, including TRIBE on Auckland’s Fort St and JO&JOE Auckland. Accor also has additional developments in the pipeline, such as the Pullman in Hamilton, planned for 2026.



Standing in the penthouse of Auckland’s Pullman hotel, Accor’s Duncan O’Rourke is clearly impressed with the opportunity to expand the group’s operations..