Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts does its bit for the less fortunate

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is among my favourite hospitality brands; its hotels have a relaxed charm across the board. 

Mövenpick this week launched its 11th year of Kilo of Kindness, inviting guests, staff and local communities to come together through simple acts of generosity that can make a meaningful difference.

Running until November 27, this year's global activation will see 90+ Mövenpick hotels partner with local charities to collect the essential goods most needed by their communities, from non-perishable food and school supplies to clothing and personal care items.

Since its launch in 2015, Kilo of Kindness has grown from one simple idea - that even a small contribution can make a difference. 

Adrian Williams, Chief Operating Officer for Accor Pacific, says: “For more than a decade, Kilo of Kindness has demonstrated the incredible impact our hotels, Heartists (hotel staff) and guests can have when they come together with a shared purpose. 

"Across the Pacific, we see first hand the difference these acts of kindness make in the communities where we live and work. Whether it's donating essential items, volunteering time or supporting local causes, every contribution helps create meaningful change and reflects the spirit of hospitality at the heart of Accor.”

Across the Pacific, all four Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts will take part in this year's global activation, working with local charity partners to respond to the needs of their individual communities.

In Australia, Mövenpick Hotel Hobart will partner with the Hobart Women's Shelter for the fourth consecutive year, collecting non-perishable food, clean clothing, toys and everyday essentials for women and children escaping family violence and homelessness. 

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer will continue its partnership with DV Collective, while in New Zealand, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland will partner with Auckland City Mission and Mövenpick Hotel Wellington will once again partner with Wellington City Mission. 

The 2026 activation will also encompass World Kindness Day on November 13. 

How to get involved: Visit Movenpick.com to find a participating Mövenpick hotel.

Hotel brand shows it has a heart

 

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is running its annual Kilo of Kindness campaign for the month of October, collecting community donations of clothes, food, toys, and school supplies in support of charitable organisations.

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer and Mövenpick Hotel Hobart are inviting guests, visitors, and members of their local communities to bring in one or more kilos of pre-loved and soon-to-be-reloved donations.

“Mövenpick believes in the power of food as a force for good and a medium for positive change, so we invite you to bring a bag of donations to one of our participating hotels,” said Kishan Chandnani, global vice president, premium brands, for Accor.

“Each year, Kilo of Kindness gives us the opportunity to weave the warm Mövenpick spirit of generosity more deeply throughout our communities. The campaign allows us to reach beyond our hotel walls and share our food - along with clothing, toys, and school supplies – with those most in need, bringing more smiles to the faces in our communities.”

This year, Mövenpick's Kilo of Kindness aims to gather 25,000 kilos of donations, across 77 participating Mövenpick hotels around the world - a record number of destinations.

“Acts of kindness really do hold weight," says Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer general manager Cory Norris-Jones.

"Our team is delighted to receive donations on behalf of our local charity, Food For Families, throughout October.

"Simply load a bag with a kilo or more of donations, drop it off at our hotel and leave with a warm smile and a lighter heart.

"It's an easy way to do good, feel good, and keep the good vibes going around Melbourne.”

In Hobart, GM Andrew Walling says: "Our team is proud to support Kilo of Kindness again this year. Hobart is a large community and this is one of many opportunities where we can give back to our amazing city.

"“We are humbled to work with the Hobart Women's Shelter as our charity this year, assisting them in supporting women and children in need. Hotel guests and locals alike are welcome to drop off goods to the hotel lobby throughout October. Every kilo counts.”

Kilo of Kindness donations may be delivered to Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer and Mövenpick Hotel Hobart throughout October.

See www.movenpick.com/en/kilo-of-kindness.