# Accor Hires Banks for Ennismore's U.S. IPO

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Published: 2026-07-12T08:16:57.118Z
Modified: 2026-07-12T12:15:08.637Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Investment & M&A
Summary: Bazin hinted at it in June. Now Accor hires investment banks for Ennismore's IPO on Wall Street. A play that puts lifestyle hotels in the spotlight.

## Article

Sébastien Bazin left **four or five doors open** for Ennismore in June. According to [Skift](https://skift.com/2026/07/10/accor-hires-banks-for-ennismores-u-s-ipo-report/), he has now hired investment banks for the **lifestyle division's IPO in the United States**. No big surprise: Bazin has been sorting the wheat from the chaff in Accor's portfolio, and Ennismore, with brands like **The Hoxton, Mama Shelter or Gleneagles**, is the sexiest asset.

Why the U.S. and not Europe? Because that's where the real appetite for **lifestyle hotels** and high valuations lives. Accor making a move now, amid interest rate uncertainty, looks like **smart timing**: if the deal goes through, Ennismore gets its own cash to grow and Accor reduces debt. If it doesn't, at least the message is clear: the group's future is about **brands with a soul**, not megahotel commodities.

- **Takeaway for the industry**: if Ennismore hits Wall Street, expect other giants (Hyatt? IHG?) to eye similar moves with their lifestyle labels. Watch for Bazin's next pearl at **WTM or FITUR** next year.

## Sources

- Skift: https://skift.com/2026/07/10/accor-hires-banks-for-ennismores-u-s-ipo-report/

## Citation

Accor Hires Banks for Ennismore's U.S. IPO. Notitur. 2026-07-12. https://notitur.com/en/digest/accor-ennismore-ipo-banks-hired