Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, is proud to support Nedd Brockmann as he embarks on 'Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge' at Sydney Olympic Park next month.

Nedd Brockmann, an Australian athlete and philanthropist who captured the nation's heart with his campaign to raise awareness and funds for homelessness, will attempt to break the world record for the fastest 1,000-mile run by covering 160 kilometres per day for 10 consecutive days (October 3 – 13) at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. His goal is to raise AUD $10M for people experiencing homelessness.  

As the official Accommodation Partner of 'Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge', Accor will be providing Nedd with a touch of hotel comfort to his room right by the track, just 20m away from the action at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. The room will be fitted out with a selection of ibis hotel amenities, offering him a comfortable space to rest, recover and sleep after each gruelling day. This ensures Accor's world-class hospitality is on hand to support him throughout this extraordinary feat. 

Accor will also accommodate Nedd's support team at its nearby ibis Sydney Olympic Park hotel, ensuring his team has all the essentials they need to assist him in his record-breaking attempt.

Nedd Brockmann said: “I'm pumped to have Accor as the official Accommodation Partner of my record attempt and Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge. Having the comfort of a hotel room at the track is invaluable, and I'm grateful for the support of ibis in accommodating my team as we take on this big challenge.” 

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams, said: “Nedd's passion and dedication to raising awareness for homelessness is truly inspiring, and we are honoured to support him in this remarkable challenge. At Accor, we believe in the power of community and action, which is why we're committed to supporting initiatives that make a real difference to those in need. Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge is a perfect example of how going the extra mile - quite literally - can create positive change.”

Last week, Accor celebrated the 50th anniversary of its ibis brand with the launch of a new global campaign called 'Go get it'. This campaign reflects ibis' long-standing mission of making travel accessible to all, encouraging travellers, like Nedd, to pursue their goals and passions with confidence.

“Nedd truly embodies the ibis Go get it spirit,” adds Adrian. “Go get it celebrates the intention that inspires our travel and encourages people, both our guests and our team members, to leave their mark on the world and have the world leave its mark on them. This is Nedd in abundance, and we are proud to support him.”

Nedd is also encouraging others to get involved by joining 'Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge', where participants set their own challenge that pushes them out of their comfort zone for 10 days, from October 20–29. To learn more about 'Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge', visit neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com.

Accor offers a choice of four hotels in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct – Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, ibis Sydney Olympic Park, and ibis budget Sydney Olympic Park – which are an ideal choice for guest's attending the many sporting, cultural and entertainment events at Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showground, and the Park's swimming, athletics and tennis venues. 

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