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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 .

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