Accor and the International Tennis Federation jointly announce today that Accor has signed on as the 'International Sponsor' of the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for the Australia vs France final, at RAC Arena in Perth from 9-10 November 2019.

Seven-time Fed Cup champions, Australia, will host France in their first Fed Cup final since 1993. Australia are third on the all-time champions list, having won the title seven times, and are one of only four nations to have competed in every Fed Cup.

Avid tennis fans are spoilt for choice, with 14 Accor hotels located across Perth and Western Australia, including the recently opened The Adnate Art Series hotel and ibis Styles East Perth. Both brand-new hotels are located within walking distance to RAC Arena, offering fans ease and convenience, whilst enjoying the best that these new hotels have to offer, whilst watching the finals live.

In the spirt of finals-fever, Accor have created a range of experiences for Le Club loyalty members to purchase, using their points, giving them the opportunity to watch the matches between Australian and French women's tennis stars:  

• 5x Two-Day Passes worth 10,000 points
• 5x Two-Day Passes with VIP Hospitality Package worth 13,000 points

Accor Chief Operating Officer Pacific, Simon McGrath, said by partnering with the International Tennis Federation in support of the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas final, further cements Accor's commitment to empowering and supporting women.

“Accor has been a long-time supporter of sport and tennis in particular, with a history of supporting tennis right here in Australia. As a French owned company, the finals match between Australia vs France signifies a great coming together of interests for Accor.

“It is important for us to partner with like-minded corporations who support our global company values of diversity and inclusion. By aligning with the International Tennis Federation, our combined vision is to promote our strong partnership to increase the representation and leadership of women, in our respective industries,” concluded McGrath.

To stay with Accor and watch the Fed Cup 2019 match live in Perth, visit www.accorhotels.com or click here to view full package details.

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EDITOR's NOTES:

The Adnate, is the ninth Art Series hotel in Australia, which stands adjacent to Perth's luxury and lifestyle destination of King Street in the city centre. The 250-room colourful and soulful hotel is an open invitation of hospitality and discovery and promises to inspire guests with 'the art of dreaming big'. Inspired by the powerful multicultural portraiture of renowned Australian big wall street artist, Matt Adnate, the hotel features one of the world's largest 'mega murals' – a monumental artwork spanning 25 storeys; the largest ever painted by Adnate and the tallest mural in the Southern Hemisphere.

ibis Styles East Perth is the world's largest high-rise modular hotel, which spans 18 floors and adds 252 guest rooms to East Perth's hotel supply - specifically geared towards the economy travel market. Unusual, delightful yet highly functional, every room in at the ibis Styles East Perth has a uniquely styled entrance, with splashes of vibrancy highlighted throughout the build, complementing the hotel's fresh, innovative and fun-loving brand. Families will love ibis Styles East Perth's inter-connecting rooms available with bunk beds - designed with children in mind.

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