# Accor looks at India acquisitions after Treebo deal collapses

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Published: 2026-09-16T04:31:31.940Z
Modified: 2026-09-16T04:31:31.940Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Investment & M&A
Summary: The French group is chasing scale in India through M&A after the Treebo agreement failed to close.

## Article

Accor is not cracking India organically, and now it is shopping. According to [Skift](https://skift.com/2026/09/15/accor-considers-acquisitions-in-india-after-treebo-deal-falls-apart/), the group is weighing acquisitions after its deal with **Treebo** fell apart. That operation would have handed the French giant instant volume in the budget segment, exactly where growing with its own brand is toughest.

The goal stays the same, **reaching 300 hotels in India**, and without Treebo that road gets longer. Hence M&A gains weight: buying local portfolios and teams is the fastest way to build presence in a huge, fragmented market with fiercely strong domestic players like OYO or Lemon Tree.

A deal falling through is no tragedy, it is part of the game. What matters is what it says about strategy: Accor prioritises real presence in India over perfecting every transaction. For Indian hotel owners hunting an international brand with global distribution, that opens a clear door over the coming months.

## Sources

- Skift: https://skift.com/2026/09/15/accor-considers-acquisitions-in-india-after-treebo-deal-falls-apart/

## Citation

Accor looks at India acquisitions after Treebo deal collapses. Notitur. 2026-09-16. https://notitur.com/en/digest/accor-india-acquisitions-treebo