Tela Tales Iloilo, a pioneering project in partnership with the Homeless People's Federation of the Philippines – Iloilo, is designed to empower local artisans and provide them with sustainable livelihood opportunities.
This groundbreaking initiative is part of Tela Tales Visayas launched at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo. The project aims to empower local communities and promote sustainable practices through the upcycling of discarded linens and fabrics from Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod as well as other SMHCC hotels and properties.
With its initial design in collaboration with renowned social entrepreneur Zarah Juan, the project offers training and mentorship to help the women of HPFPI create unique and sustainable products using upcycled linens.
The finished products will be showcased and available for purchase at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Bacolod, providing a platform for these talented artisans to showcase their work and generate income from the discarded linens.
In conjunction with the launch, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo hosted a special event featuring a sustainable six-course lunch prepared by their culinary team, led by Executive Sous Chef Diego Trillana.
The lunch showcased the hotel's commitment to sustainable dining practices, emphasizing local sourcing, reduced meat consumption, and minimal waste.
The event also highlighted the hotel's participation in SMHCC's Sustainable Diner program, "Plate for the Planet."
This program demonstrates the company's dedication to the circular economy by repurposing food waste into compost and producing locally grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits for use in the hotel's culinary operations.