Accor launches a podcast diving into the stories of the people, places and initiatives from around the world that are shaping the hospitality of tomorrow, creating new innovative and meaningful experiences. Discover the voices of the passionate and dedicated people who bring it all to life.

Whether it’s guest experiences, renovation projects, or responsible and committed initiatives, the “Local Voices, Global Stories” podcast aims to shine a light on the inspiring actions of our teams by giving them a voice. In more than 110 countries, over 260,000 Talents are working every day to spread our values and create experiences that are even more innovative and rooted in our guests’ local communities. Their creativity, daring, and passion for service are the backbone of our Group, and are redefining the guest experience through innovative services that reflect the local culture. It is a daily commitment that also strengthens our vision of holistic hospitality, which positively impacts everyone involved, including teams, guests, partners, and local communities.

With stories told by the Talents themselves, Accor is highlighting its commitment to put people at the heart of its actions, and to positively contribute to communities where the Group operates. The series will take listeners on a journey across several regions, where they can learn about exciting projects by Group Talents.

#EPISODE4: Connecting with Indigenous Communities

In Australia, Josh Hanley, Senior Indigenous Programs Manager and Kedea Atherton, Indigenous Programs Manager Queensland Northern Territory & New South Wales, discuss the history and ambition of the indigenous employment program launched by the Group in 2001. This initiative strives to give all candidates a chance to shine, to ensure an inclusive workplace, and to promote the country's unique Indigenous culture.

In the next episode, we will head to the Middle East to discover innovative Food & Beverage initiatives.

Local Voices, Global Stories is a podcast from Accor, produced by BABABAM and hosted by journalist Olivia Salazar-Winspear.

About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group

Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor's unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 260,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program – ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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