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The hospitality industry is gaining significant traction. With 4,600 hotels around the globe operating across 100 countries, AccorHotels is one of just a handful of hotel operators with more than 500,000 rooms to its name. A market leader in many regions around the world, the hotel giant is now making strides across North America. For our leadership feature this month, Sebastien Brunel, Senior Vice President of Procurement at AccorHotels, discusses how the travel & lifestyle group’s procurement journey is delivering a unique guest experience, where guests want to have fun, explore new opportunities and make connections. When used for good, technology can truly change the world. This is the core belief of Salesforce.org, a social enterprise that places the greatest
technology into the hands of non-profits and educational institutions to enable them to accelerate their impact. We speak with Charlotte Finn, VP Global Strategic Relations, who illustrates how the company continues to deliver on its vision of empowering non-profit organizations and educational sectors worldwide. This month’s issue also looks at how Philadelphia, has become one of the most popular destinations for corporate businesses, as well as the top 10 richest people in the country. Other exclusive insights this month include interviews with Infomart Data Centers, Wipro Corporation and more. Enjoy the magazine, and join in the conversation on Twitter: @Business_Chief Catherine Sturman catherine.sturman@bizclikmedia.com
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