Over 334,000 Lives Improved Across East Asia & Pacific Through IHG’s Community Partnerships In 2024

IHG's Positive Influence in East Asia & Pacific

IHG Hotels & Resorts has released a new report highlighting the positive effects of its community partnerships in East Asia and the Pacific. In 2024, the lives of 334,000 individuals have been enhanced thanks to the inspiring collaborations formed by IHG teams throughout this diverse region.

This transformative impact represents the result of years of community engagement by IHG hotels and their staff, reflecting IHG’s dedication to enhancing the lives of 30 million individuals by 2030. In 2024, nearly 12,000 colleagues engaged in community initiatives, contributing over 32,000 hours to local causes in partnership with 382 community organizations across 18 countries.

The fantastic examples of community support include:

• IHG hotels across Australia donated 120,872 pre-cooked meals nationwide during its ‘Giving For Good’ month in September to OzHarvest, the country’s leading food rescue organisation, equivalent to $1 for every room night for 60,436 room nights.
• In 2024, 800 families were supported through IHG’s partnership with Saab Shares in Indonesia. This charity provides accommodation, part-time education, and access to healthcare for underprivileged children and low-income families.
• In Japan, 170 IHG colleagues walked 3,712,290 steps, and the team donated 436,780 yen to TELL Japan, a partner organisation providing lifeline support for those needing urgent counsel.
• A partnership with Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in Vietnam supported 3,500 children and youths in Dien Bien province with skills training, career workshops, scholarships and educational assistance.

Rajit Sukumaran, SVP & Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific (EAPAC), IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “I am incredibly proud of the impact our teams have made through devoting their time and energy to the communities around us. In collaboration with our incredible partners, we improved the lives of over 334,000 people last year, that is a fantastic achievement.

“We’re not stopping here – being a force for good is in our DNA at IHG, with 97% of colleagues saying that community activities make them feel more connected to IHG’s purpose of True Hospitality For Good. We have strong leadership across our teams, working at all levels of the business, and together, we will continue to strengthen and scale up our partnerships to make a positive difference in the places in which we operate.”