International hotel giant Accor has launched investigations into allegations concerning racial segregation of Aboriginal guests at its Ibis Styles hotel in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The company said it had received a complaint from an employee who was concerned about the treatment of black and Asian guests. The initial policy was reportedly then extended to any Aboriginal guests checking in. ABC’s Photos and video of the rooms revealed the “community rooms” were dirty, and poorly maintained, with broken glass, leftover food, and discarded clothes found inside and on the patio. verification of the allegations showed that “community rooms” where Aboriginal guests were being placed were dirty and poorly maintained, despite being priced the same as regular rooms.
International hotel giant Accor has launched investigations into allegations concerning racial segregation of Aboriginal guests at its Ibis Styles hotel in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The company said it had received a complaint from an employee who was concerned about the treatment of black and Asian guests. The initial policy was reportedly then extended to any Aboriginal guests checking in. ABC’s verification of the allegations showed that “community rooms” where Aboriginal guests were being placed were dirty and poorly maintained, despite being priced the same as regular rooms.