Editing Accor (section)

== Criticism  ==
Accor has faced criticism for its decision to continue operating in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While many international hotel chains suspended or ceased operations, Accor's CEO justified the company's presence by citing the responsibility to support employees and humanitarian efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sumers |first=Brian |date=2022-03-24 |title=Accor CEO Explains Why He Won't Close Hotels in Russia |url=https://skift.com/2022/03/24/accor-ceo-explains-why-he-wont-close-hotels-in-russia/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Skift |language=en-US}}</ref> Critics argue that by maintaining business activities in Russia, Accor indirectly supports the local economy, contradicting global efforts to impose economic pressure on the country. The company was subsequently listed in the Leave Russia database for its continued presence in the Russian market.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Accor |url=https://leave-russia.org/accor |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241005040714/https://leave-russia.org/accor |archive-date=2024-10-05 |access-date=2025-01-30 |language=en-US}}</ref>