Hotel history of Le Meridien Hotel

1972, Air France established Le Mé ridien Hotel brand, aiming at "making customers feel at home". The first Le Meridien Hotel opened in Paris, with 65,438+0,000 rooms. Within two years, * * * has 65,438+00 branches in Europe and Africa. In the first six years, the number of hotels opened increased to 2 1. In addition to Europe and Africa, its base has also expanded to Central America, Canada, South America and Central Asia. By 199 1, the total number of Le Meridien hotels has increased to 58.

1At the end of 1994, Le Meridien Hotel was acquired by Forte Group in Britain, and 1996 was acquired by Granada Group plc. Granada Group plc and Compass Group plc, the parent companies of Ford Group, merged in the summer of 2000 and separated in February of 200 1 year.

In May, 20001year, Nomura chaebol announced its acquisition for1900 million. In February, 20001year, Le Meridien Hotel merged with Principal Hotel.

June 5438+February 2003, Lehman Brothers Holdings acquired Le Meridien Hotel.

On June 24th, 2005, Le Meridien Hotel and related enterprises were acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts International Group.

2007 World Tourism Best Hotel and Best Spa Leisure Facilities Award