Ennismore, a lifestyle and leisure company that is part of Accor, has entered into a strategic partnership with sustainably forward brand Our Habitas.
As part of the agreement, Ennismore will take over the management and growth of Our Habitas, while Our Habitas will benefit from Ennismore’s extensive experience, utilizing its operational expertise and leveraging Accor’s global platforms.
Founded by entrepreneur Oliver Ripley in 2016, Our Habitas’ mission is to create human connection and empower local communities through unique hospitality experiences around the world. Ripley will remain involved in directing the creative vision of the brand.
Our Habitas currently operates 10 resorts across four continents, including Tulum, Mexico; AlUla, Saudi Arabia; Atacama, Chile; and the Kalahari Desert in Namibia. The brand also has a number of projects in the pipeline, including several in Saudi Arabia and other regions in Asia.
“Our Habitas has created a unique niche in luxury hospitality, offering stunning destinations to passionate travelers seeking a lifetime adventure, full of memorable moments and unexpected discoveries,” says Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor and executive chairman of Ennismore. “Its crafted positioning will perfectly fit with our Ennismore collective and effortlessly match our lifestyle and tailor-made approach to hospitality.”
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