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Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO of Europe and North Africa, is excited about this year's Olympics — in large part because Accor is an official partner of this year's event.

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The Skift Travel Podcast is continuing its series on the Paris Olympics. This episode features a discussion with Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO for Europe and North Africa. Accor is an official partner for this year’s Games, as well as Europe's largest hotel group.

Mendes discussed Accor's preparation for the Paris Olympics and much more — including the company's restructuring — with Head of Research Seth Borko and Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit.

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