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Journey to Tomorrow': IHG commits to drive change for people, communities and the planet

IHG Hotels & Resorts, recently launches 'Journey to Tomorrow,' a series of ambitious new commitments to make a positive difference for our people, communities and planet.  The company has announced a decade of action as new insights reveal that consumers overwhelmingly want to choose hotels that operate in the right way.

Guided by IHG’s purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good, IHG will work side by side with those who stay, work and partner with the company, to help shape the future of responsible travel – supporting colleagues and making a positive difference to local communities, while preserving the planet’s beauty and diversity long into the future.  

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO commented, “The Travel & Tourism sector plays a huge role in enriching livelihoods and economies around the world, and we must ensure its growth contributes positively to the communities, natural ecosystems and cultural heritage upon which it depends. I’m pleased to see the clear, achievable, and actionable 10-year ambitions outlined in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 'Journey to Tomorrow' plan, which will help support the sustainable development of our sector. "

“IHG is a key contributor to our Sustainability Taskforce, and we are delighted to come together once again on this important initiative, which aligns with our broader sustainability goals. It will play a crucial role in our sector in a post-COVID world, and this initiative will help push forward that agenda. By working together towards these common goals, we can ensure that the communities and destinations that make this world so special will continue to thrive for many generations to come.”

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