IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its Low Carbon Pioneers programme, adding four new European hotels and its first property in the Americas.
This initiative brings together energy-efficient hotels that operate without on-site fossil fuel combustion and are powered by renewable energy.
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The newly added European properties include:
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Kimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary
- Premium: voco Marylebone, UK (new), voco Milan, Italy (new)
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Express Madrid Airport, Spain, Holiday Inn Express Almere, Netherlands (new)
- Suites: Staybridge Suites Malaga, Spain (new)
- Exclusive Partner: Iberostar Cristina Waves, Spain
Additionally, Holiday Inn Express Asuncion Aviadores in Paraguay becomes the first Low Carbon Pioneer hotel in the Americas.
Each hotel features high-efficiency heat pumps, fully electric kitchens, and operational sustainability certifications. IHG’s SVP and MD Europe, Karin Sheppard, highlighted the programme’s role in driving industry-wide sustainability, enhancing guest experiences, and strengthening hotel property values.
This initiative aligns with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan, which focuses on reducing environmental impact through energy conservation, renewable energy sourcing, and EV charger installations.
Source: IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneers Program Expands, Doubling Its Footprint Across Europe
