AccorHotels is proud to announce it is the Official Accommodation Supplier of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover.

As part of the sponsorship, Invictus Games Sydney 2018 competitors will stay in AccorHotels throughout the Games from 20-27 October, with Pullman, Novotel and ibis Sydney Olympic Park playing host to more than 500 competitors from 18 nations. Swissôtel Sydney will host family and friends of the competitors who are invited to join the Games experience in recognition of the part they play in the recovery of their loved ones.

Simon McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Pacific said the group was thrilled to be supporting Invictus Games Sydney 2018 and that it will be an honour hosting competitors, their family and friends throughout the week-long event.

“There is no other event or occasion quite like the Invictus Games which shines a spotlight on the plight of servicemen, servicewomen and their families and we are very proud to be involved in the 2018 Games and proud to be providing hospitality to the competitors and their families and friends.

“AccorHotels has a strong commitment to community, diversity and inclusion, and we very much align with the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 mission of supporting veterans returning to work and reclaiming their future. We look forward to sharing and elevating the Games story throughout our hotels come October.”

Patrick Kidd, CEO Invictus Games Sydney 2018, said, "We are grateful to have AccorHotels with us on our journey to Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover. Ensuring our competitors and their family and friends have a life-changing experience is at the heart of our Games and having like-minded suppliers, passionate about supporting the defence community will ensure we deliver.”

Founded in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill defence personnel and veterans.

The Invictus Games uses the healing power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will feature more than 500 competitors from a record 18 participating allied nations.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Angela Cowley

AccorHotels Director of Communications

+61 2 9280 9616 angela.cowley@accor.com

Annabel Bowman

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Communications Manager

+61 411 084 186 abowman@invictusgames2018.org

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Invictus Games

Presented by Jaguar Land Rover, the Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women, both active duty and veteran. The Games use the healing power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country. The Games also recognise the critical role played by family and friends. “Invictus” is Latin for unconquered, and it embodies the fighting spirit and resilience of our service personnel.

The inaugural Invictus Games took place in London in September 2014 and attracted more than 400 competitors from 13 nations. The second Invictus Games was held in Orlando, Florida in May 2016. Toronto, Canada hosted the third Invictus Games from 23-30 September 2017 and the fourth Invictus Games will take place in Sydney from 20-27 October 2018 and involve more than 500 competitors from 18 nations accompanied by around 1000 family and friends.

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