Five Verdi Hotels to Join Accor Collection in 2026
The partnership will bring properties in Malta, Portugal, and Tunisia into the Handwritten Collection.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Hotels
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Starting in November 2026, five Verdi Hotels will join Accor's Handwritten Collection under a new franchise agreement. This collaboration provides Corinthia Group access to Accor's international distribution and marketing infrastructure.
Why it matters
The partnership allows the recently launched Verdi Hotels brand to reach a broader global audience. By utilizing Accor's established loyalty programs and commercial resources, the properties aim to increase their visibility in the international market.
The Handwritten Collection currently operates across 22 countries with over 50 properties. An additional 58 hotels are already in the brand's global development pipeline.
The players
Accor
A multinational hospitality group based in France that manages and franchises a wide range of hotel brands.
Corinthia Group
An international hotel investment and management company headquartered in Malta that owns and operates the Verdi Hotels brand.
The details
Under the new franchise arrangement, the Verdi Gżira Promenade, Verdi St. George's Bay Marina, and Verdi Dragonara in Malta will join the collection alongside Verdi Santarém in Portugal and the Verdi Tunis Beach Resort in Tunisia. The agreement may also expand to include two future locations in Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Timeline
Accor launched the Handwritten Collection brand in 2023.
Corinthia Group launched the Verdi Hotels brand in 2024.
The first five properties are expected to join the collection in November 2026.
Travel Outlook
This partnership follows the strategic growth pattern established by the Accor Handwritten Collection expansion strategy. It highlights the industry-wide move toward leveraging large-scale loyalty and distribution networks to bolster independent boutique brands.
Travelers can expect these properties to begin offering Accor-branded loyalty perks and booking options starting in late 2026. Guests looking to use points or member benefits at these specific Verdi locations should monitor the official brand transition updates.
The takeaway
This partnership enables smaller hotel brands to gain immediate access to global travel networks and loyalty member databases. Travelers should look for new branding and booking integrations at these properties following the integration deadline.
What happens next
The transition of the five initial properties into the Handwritten Collection is scheduled for November 2026.
Further reading
For more on industry developments, visit our Hotels section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hospitality & Catering News.
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