IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the Philippines have won praise today from international NGO Lever Foundation for their commitment to making 30% of all menu offerings plant-based, with implementation timelines spanning 2025 to 2027.
The policy pledge by IHG hotels across the country—Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria, Holiday Inn Cebu City, Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Lima Park, and Holiday Inn & Suites Makati—represents one of the most comprehensive plant-based dining initiative undertaken by a major international hotel group in the Philippines. The initiative spans multiple dining venues at the properties including restaurants, room service menus, and banquet offerings.
“Our commitment to increasing plant-based options to 30% across our menus at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria by 2025 reflects our dedication to sustainable hospitality and responsible dining,” said Patria Puyat, Cluster General Manager at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria. “This initiative aligns with our global ‘Journey to Tomorrow’ sustainability program and reflects our determination to reduce our environmental footprint while meeting the evolving preferences of today’s conscious travelers.”
“Holiday Inn Cebu City is fully committed to achieving the 30% plant-based menu target by 2025 as part of our accelerated sustainability roadmap,” said Gibeth Gloria, General Manager of Holiday Inn Cebu City. “This measurable commitment allows us to reduce our ecological footprint while enhancing our culinary offerings significantly. By expanding plant-based options across our dining venues, we’re addressing growing guest demand for sustainable choices while advancing IHG’s environmental leadership in the Philippine hospitality sector.”
“We’ve always believed that great hospitality is about making people feel cared for, not just through comfort, but through the choices we offer,” said Andy Belmonte, General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. “Expanding our menus to include 30% plant-based dishes by the end of 2027 is one way to support our guests’ well-being while caring for the planet. It’s a meaningful step for us as part of the Makati community, where modern living and conscious choices go hand in hand.”
“We have long advocated for plant-based food, led by our Executive Chef, Mike Santiago. This commitment reflects our ongoing efforts to promote healthier, more sustainable dining experiences, and our openness to expanding plant-based offerings in the years ahead,” said Mariesol Saballa, Hotel Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Lima Park. “We believe in the power of conscious food choices, and formalizing this direction reinforces the values we are proud to uphold.”
“It’s inspiring to see hospitality brands like IHG Philippines recognizing that offering more plant-based choices represents meaningful progress toward a more thoughtful and forward-looking guest experience,” said Marielle Lagulay, Sustainability Program Manager at Lever Foundation. “This commitment demonstrates how the industry can evolve with purpose, integrating care for people and the planet with the quality and comfort guests expect. We hope IHG Philippines’ great initiative inspires other hospitality groups to pursue similar commitments, understanding that thoughtful changes in food service can generate substantial positive impact.”
Research shows that plant-based proteins generate up to 90% lower greenhouse gas emissions and require up to 90% less land and water use than animal proteins. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) found that plant-based foods also generate approximately 50% less food waste than meat and dairy products.
