Following R Hotels’ recent announcement on the agreement with Accor Hotel Services Middle East to franchise ibis Styles Jumeirah, an official contract signing between the two groups was held during the second day of the Arabian Travel Market. Signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, chairman, R Holding, and chairman, Ajman Municipality and Planning, the agreement was made official by Sumair Tariq, managing director, R Hotels, and Christophe Landais, chief operating officer, Accor Hotel Services Middle East, at R Hotels’ inaugural stand at the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM).