ACCORHOTELS GROUP
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“ People , especially the younger generation , are looking for different experiences . They don ’ t want the traditional hotel experience or a standardized room – they want to have fun , new experiences and make connections .”
While AccorHotels currently has fewer than 100 hotels in North America , the region still reflects a notable proportion of its business and is home to some of the company ’ s largest properties , which average around 500 rooms and several restaurants apiece , meaning total spend is significant for
“ Today , we ’ re coming back from global sourcing to more national or even local sourcing . We have a strong desire to buy local , and work with local producers ”
— Sebastien Brunel , Senior Vice President of AccorHotels
Brunel and his team . Iconic hotels with global notoriety which are present in the region include the original Fairmont , Fairmont San Francisco ; The Plaza , A Fairmont Managed Hotel , in New York City ; Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City ; and Fairmont Banff Springs , amongst others .
AccorHotels initiated investments in the procurement function 25 years ago when volume in key regions started to be significant . Today , the company ’ s procurement function is organized
NOVEMBER 2018