Belgian round world yachtswoman new Rezidor CSR director

Friday, 03 May, 2011 0

Inge Huijbrechts is Rezidor’s new Director of Responsible Business

The Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Inge Huijbrechts as new Director Responsible Business.
“We are delighted to welcome Inge Huijbrechts to Rezidor. She brings 15 years of international experience in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sales and Business Development with her and will further strengthen our dynamic team”, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor

Inge Huijbrechts is Belgian. Her most recent position was Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Toyota Motor Europe.

Between 2003 and 2006 she sailed around the world in her own yacht, gaining unique experiences in planning, logistics, organisation, and contact and integration with local communities.

“It is impressive to experience that Rezidor’s “Yes I Can!” philosophy makes each of our employees practice Responsible Business in their daily activities – across the board. I look forward to improving the many existing strong initiatives and to introducing them in our numerous new hotels”, commented Huijbrechts.

Rezidor’s award-winning Responsible Business Programme is based on three main pillars: Health & safety for guests and employees; respect for social & ethical issues within the company; and a reduced negative impact on the environment.

Within the programme, hotels save water, energy & waste (half of all Rezidor properties are already eco-labelled), and support local charity projects.

The group also works with the World Childhood Foundation as a corporate charity organisation, and has signed international initiatives such as the UN Global Compact.

In 2010 and 2011, Rezidor was honoured as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the think-tank Etisphere.

In her new position, Inge Huijbrechts is based at Rezidor’s Head Office in Brussels and reports directly to the President & CEO.

Valere Tjolle
Valere Tjolle is the editor of the Sustainable Tourism Report Suite latest special offer HERE

below social share icons

Valere

Since 1932, P&O Cruises has offered Aussies and Kiwis the opportunity to take to the seas and have the holiday...

Our leadership is bold. Our agility thrives on open innovation and we embrace the new, whether it’s diversity, trends, challenges....

It’s easy to find perfection in Santa Barbara, but what if there was even more of your favorite finds, activities,...

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s assortment of adventures awaits you. Whether you want to relax on the beach as the sound of...

The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like...

SAINT LUCIA IS NO ORDINARY ISLAND Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her...

Via Croatia is a concierge-type, full-service luxury DMC working exclusively with travel agents and luxury tour operators. With 20 years...

We are the UK’s leading Canada travel experts Canadian Affair Company Information Founded in 1995, Canadian Affair offers an...

Offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry, our 30 brands and 8,000+ properties across 139 countries and territories give...

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels...

We are a small-group adventure travel operator offering more than 750 tours in 100 countries, on all seven continents. Our...

Destination British Columbia (Destination BC) is a Provincially funded, industry-led Crown corporation that supports a strong and competitive future for BC’s...