At InterContinental Budapest, the focus has been on various corporate social responsibility activities between 17th and 21th September. The week started with blood donation and a mobile massage facility. The aim was to refresh the employees and contribute to maintain or to improve their health. Blood donation was organized and executed by the Red Cross, many employees decided to take part in donating blood. On the 18th of September, a health screening truck sponsored by the European National Healthcare Programme also stopped at InterContinental Budapest. All employees of the hotel were encouraged to participate on more than 20 medical examinations.

On the 19th a one-day First Aid Training was organized by the Hungarian Red Cross. Running a safe hotel, more and more staff members are trained thoroughly how to act professionally in case of accidents and to provide instantly first aid to guests and colleagues.

As part of the strong commitment to corporate social responsibility on the last day Claus Geisselmann, General Manager of InterContinental Budapest handed a substantial charity donation over to three different charity organizations. Hungarian Red Cross, “Do not give up” foundation and Pető Institute of Conductive Education were the three chosen organizations. Intercontinental Budapest managed to collect 1400 pillows, kitchen equipment and bathroom equipment. The employees of the hotel were very active as well, they collected clothing and other small items for the organizations.

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Source: InterContinental Budapest
Address: 1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere J. u. 12-14.