Crowne Plaza Queenstown raises $5,399 for the Salvation Army

Crowne Plaza Queenstown almost doubled its fundraising target for the Salvation Army’s Give a Family a Break programme through the concerted efforts of its Responsible Business Committee (RBC) and committed staff members. 

A grand total of $5,399 took just three months to raise – against a target of $3000 – through selling sausages in front of the centrally located Beach Street property, hosting exclusive Chefs’ Tables in the contemporary threesixty restaurant, and auctioning off special room nights online.

The remarkable charity haul is part of a national Community Responsibility Project for IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) New Zealand, the company which operates Crowne Plaza Queenstown, and the money will go to providing disadvantaged Kiwis with a great holiday.

General Manager Matt Anderson said he was delighted to “sail past our target” and thanked everybody who was involved in the cause.

“Our Responsible Business Committee is an initiative that gives us a framework to consider requests for sponsorship and fundraising.  It also helps us work out the best ways to raise money and deliver maximum benefit once we’ve committed to a project. The Salvation Army Give a Family a Break scheme was a great example of the success of this approach.”

The Committee is comprised of representatives from all the different departments within the hotel and every charitable request is carefully considered against local community and national requirements.

“The Committee is also proud to support the Remarkables Primary “Glittering Peaks” fundraiser event, the Big Night Out Charity Ball and 2010 Emergency Services Ball, through providing accommodation and dining prizes. Many of the male team members are also actively involved in Movember to raise money and awareness for mens’ health.”