Accor has announced its latest signing, the Grand Mercure Goa Candolim, scheduled to welcome guests in Q2 of 2024. Developed by Antarim Resort LLP, under an exclusive franchise agreement with Accor, the property will be the 7th Grand Mercure in India. Aniruddh Kumar, Vice President, Development, India & South Asia, Accor, said, “Grand Mercure’s debut in Goa sets the stage for an extraordinary experience in India’s most vibrant tourist belt. Designed to delight millions of tourists from across the globe, the hotel emphasises our commitment to elevating the hospitality sector nationwide, over the past decade, Goa has experienced robust demand growth, with a notable 5 per cent CAGR.”