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True Hospitality for Good
At the very heart of IHG is a real passion to help and care for others. It comes naturally to a business that promises True Hospitality for everyone.
In 2018, we transitioned our support from the IHG Foundation to a new communities and charitable giving programme, True Hospitality for Good.
Building on the work done with the IHG Foundation, this programme provides colleagues in our hotels and offices with a greater say in how we support important
causes around the world. Together, our aim is to work with IHG charity partners to help change lives for the better through building skills and education in hospitality, and supporting communities when disasters strike.
In China, we partner with the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation to support our communities through the True Hospitality for Good Fund.
Giving for Good month
September 2018 saw our first Giving for Good month in support of True Hospitality for Good. Colleagues were invited to make a positive contribution to others through volunteering, doing their bit for the environment, or doing something extra to take care of their health and well-being.
From the food kitchens of Atlanta and the beaches of the UAE, to the Swiss mountains and rivers of China, nearly 130,000 IHG colleagues took part in Giving for Good month.
Skills and education
Around the world, we work to have a positive impact on communities by creating jobs, stimulating local economic development, and helping create more sustainable communities through hospitality skills training.
The hospitality industry accounts for one in 10 jobs globally and we’re passionate about the opportunities it can offer people. We are committed to providing access to unique opportunities to build and develop hospitality skills, helping those in need regain employment or spark the beginning of a new career. Working with our NGO partners, we can focus on supporting those furthest from employment to reach their potential.
Through our IHG Academy programme, we are working in our local communities and with academic partners to offer work experience in hotels or corporate offices.
Our aim is to help develop a pool of skilled, motivated and engaged people capable of providing the great kinds of experiences you would expect in an IHG branded hotel.
Find out more about our IHG Academy programme here.
Disaster relief
Just as our hotels can be a place for people and communities to come together in times of celebration, we know they can also play a vital role in providing security and refuge when disaster strikes.
We have a proud history of helping local communities and our colleagues in times of need, and educating people in disaster preparedness. When our hotels and offices are involved in disasters, we aim to provide a consistent response, working closely with our global NGO partners.
