Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ ninth edition of it Kilo of Kindness initiative has brought together over 75 hotels and resorts across 30 countries to support their local communities through meaningful acts of kindness.
The 2024 Kilo of Kindness initiative invites guests, Heartists (Accor staff), and local communities to contribute food, clothing, school supplies, toys, linen, furniture, books, sports equipment, and second-hand electrical equipment such as computers, from now to November 15 at participating Mövenpick hotels.
All donations will then be distributed to local charity partners.
The donations will support the work of organisations around the world which celebrate food for good, supporting people with nutritious meals and essential food supplies, as well as initiatives that inspire connection and discovery through educational materials, books, and art supplies. Each participating hotel selects a local charity partner, ensuring that there is a positive impact in the neighbouring community.
This year, Mövenpick hotels across Australia and New Zealand are supporting the initiative in the following ways: Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer has partnered with Uniting Food for Families, with every kilo the hotel collects going towards feeding a family in crisis; Mövenpick Hotel Hobart is supporting the Hobart Women’s Shelter, who provide safe, emergency accommodation, support and housing to women and children affected by family violence and those experiencing homelessness; Mövenpick Hotel Auckland has teamed up with Auckland City Mission to introduce a guest donation box in the hotel lobby to further support the mission’s work; while Mövenpick Hotel Wellington is supporting their local community by partnering with Wellington City Mission, contributing 100kg of food to their food support programme.
Benoît Racle, global president of premium brands at Accor, commented: “By fostering genuine human connections, we’re not just providing support; we’re inspiring others to carry forward this spirit of giving. This tradition of kindness is more than a moment; it’s a movement that reflects the very heart of who we are as a brand.”
