Accor is accelerating the development of its upscale Pullman brand,

aiming to expand it by 2020 to 150 hotels from its current 79. Pullman last year added about 20 properties, including hotels in London, Bangkok, New Delhi and Sydney, and this year is opening about one property per month, according to Accor. The company also has been repositioning the Pullman brand, including upgrading technology in its public spaces and adding new food and beverage service options and a new lobby design.