EnviroSpark EV charging station. (Photo Credit: IHG)
IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached an agreement with electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions leader EnviroSpark to make EV charging stations available to all IHG-branded hotels across the U.S. and Canada.
IHG hotels can now partner with EnviroSpark on EV chargers. It's supplying owners with an EV charging guide complete with best practices to encourage the installation of EV chargers moving forward.
The hotel giant, which recently became the official partners of four MLS clubs, has also added an EV-charger search filter on its IHG One Rewards mobile app in addition to a wide set of mapping features. Currently, IHG boasts 1,100 hotels globally with EV chargers.
The partnership comes as more and more people are utilizing electric vehicles. Citing Goldman Sachs Research, IHG notes that 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," said Brian McGuinness, SVP of Global Guest Experience, IHG Hotels & Resorts. "With iconic road-trip brands such as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, taking care of travelers on the road is core to what we do every day."
"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 travelers," he added.
"We’re honored to join forces with IHG Hotels & Resorts in expanding EV charger availability at their North American properties," EnviroSpark Founder and CEO Aaron Luque said. "The partnership reflects our shared commitment to a sustainable economy and aligns with the rising demand for eco-friendly travel options."
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