News Summary
The Bower Coronado has launched the Every Stay Gives Back program in collaboration with Kind Traveler, donating $1 for each guest night to Emerald Keepers. This initiative supports local environmental conservation efforts, particularly focused on ocean health. Since its start, the program has raised over $570 for Emerald Keepers. The Bower Coronado is committed to sustainability, being single-use plastic-free and promoting eco-friendly practices. This partnership highlights the hotel’s dedication to merging tourism with positive community impacts.
Coronado, CA – The Bower Coronado has teamed up with travel platform Kind Traveler to support Emerald Keepers through the Every Stay Gives Back program. This initiative, which began in September 2023, contributes $1 for each night a guest stays at The Bower to Emerald Keepers, a local organization focused on environmental protection, particularly ocean health. Since the program’s launch, Emerald Keepers has received over $570 in donations.
The Bower Coronado opened its doors on March 21, 2023, with a commitment to sustainability. The hotel has adopted several eco-friendly practices, including being entirely single-use plastic-free, providing guests with reusable water bottles, and offering refillable bath amenities. The rooms at The Bower feature organic linens and energy-efficient lighting, reflecting the establishment’s focus on minimizing environmental impact.
Nick Durslag, the director of sales at The Bower, emphasized that the choice of Emerald Keepers for the Every Stay Gives Back program was significantly influenced by the organization’s commitment to ocean health. By selecting partners that address Coronado’s local environmental issues, The Bower is not only contributing financially but also aligning its values with local conservation efforts.
Kind Traveler, founded in 2016, aims to facilitate a positive influence by enabling travelers to support charitable initiatives in the destinations they visit. The Every Stay Gives Back program is part of this mission, building on the success of a pilot program that raised over $73,000 for seven local charities. To date, Kind Traveler has generated more than $1 million for various local environmental, community, and animal welfare initiatives, collaborating with 150 lodging partners across nine different countries.
The travel and tourism sector is a significant contributor to the global economy, accounting for $10.9 trillion in global GDP and approximately 10% of the overall economic output in 2024, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. This financial impact spotlights the potential for programs like Every Stay Gives Back to leverage travel experiences for the benefit of local communities and environmental causes.
Kind Traveler’s overarching goal is to motivate travelers to engage positively with their surroundings and advocate for local issues, enhancing the places they visit. By aligning with organizations like Emerald Keepers, The Bower Coronado exemplifies this philosophy, reinforcing the idea that tourism can be a force for good in local communities.
With the Every Stay Gives Back initiative, The Bower Coronado and Kind Traveler continue to forge a path for sustainable tourism that not only enriches the guest experience but also supports crucial environmental efforts. Eileen Hauser, vice president of Emerald Keepers, has expressed gratitude for the contributions made through this partnership, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in promoting sustainability and ocean health.
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