IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement with EnviroSpark, an industry leader in the design, installation, and operation of electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, to make electric vehicle chargers (EVC) available to all IHG-branded hotels across the United States and Canada.
IHG Hotels & Resorts can now partner with EnviroSpark on EVC installation depending on their individual needs and requirements. This agreement will further expand on IHG’s 1,100 hotels globally with EVC systems, and meet the growing customer demand for EV charging on the road while supporting a shift to a low-carbon economy.
The EVCs that will be available at IHG-branded hotels in North America are well-suited for travellers needing an overnight charge. To help travellers plan ahead, IHG has added an EV-charger search filter on its award-winning IHG One Rewards mobile app alongside a wide set of mapping features.
The adoption of electric vehicles is rising sharply as the global push for net-zero carbon emissions accelerates. According to Goldman Sachs Research, EVs will make up about half of new car sales worldwide by 2035.
“Providing guests with more EV-charging convenience is a natural next step for IHG. With iconic road-trip brands such as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, taking care of travellers on the road is core to what we do every day," said Brian McGuinness, senior vice president of global guest experience at IHG.
"Through our agreement with EnviroSpark, we’re providing even more options for IHG owners to install EVCs at hotels while making travel easier for a growing segment of sustainability-minded travellers.”
To help accelerate the EV charging infrastructure emerging in North America, IHG has also supported hotel owners with an EV charging guide with best practices to encourage installation of EV chargers across its portfolio of more than 4,100 open hotels in the U.S. and Canada.
“We’re honoured to join forces with IHG Hotels & Resorts in expanding EV charger availability at their North American properties," said Aaron Luque, founder and CEO of EnviroSpark.
"The partnership reflects our shared commitment to a sustainable economy and aligns with the rising demand for eco-friendly travel options. Together, we aim to create a seamless and environmentally friendly experience for travellers, contributing to a greener future and bringing us closer to our vision of widespread EV adoption.”
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