 After the sale, AccorHotels Chief Operating Officer, John Orzinga said, "“This deal with the Grey Investment Group highlights our continued capability to attract leading investors in the Pacific region.”"

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Founded in 1967 by the Grey family and two smaller investors.The Grey Family hold multiple stakes in Samoa Scenic Tours & Inbound Services Ltd that account for 1,800 shares (42.86%) of the companies ownership making them the largest shareholder, with the two smaller shareholders owning 1,200 shares (28.57%) each.Samoa Scenic Tours operate in all fields of the Tour industry as they operate coach tours, air charters, cruise ship tours, as well as tailored tours and inter-island tours within the pacific.