The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrates International Women's Day with a bespoke dining experience by Chef Amninder Sandhu, impactful collaborations with women-led enterprises, and a thoughtfully curated social media campaign - providing a platform for women to be celebrated, heard, and empowered.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is marking International Women's Day with a social media campaign #LeelaEmpowersHer, embracing the global theme #AccelerateAction to celebrate women's empowerment within the organization and through partnerships supporting women in the hospitality sector.
As a committed champion for gender diversity and inclusion, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has consistently fostered equal opportunities, enabling its women associates to excel across all levels and departments. The #LeelaEmpowersHer campaign provides these associates with a platform to showcase their remarkable journeys, highlighting achievements nurtured by The Leela's culture of excellence. This year, the brand transcends mere recognition, embracing transformation by empowering its women to drive meaningful change, inspire progress, and accelerate action within the hospitality industry. Furthering this commitment, The Leela is also hosting meaningful engagements at the corporate level – with a workshop on mental wellbeing and a showcase of handcrafted products made by a women-led NGO Aftertaste, reinforcing its dedication to supporting women beyond the workplace.
Reflecting its enduring commitment to women's empowerment, The Leela has established impactful partnerships that extend beyond International Women's Day. Collaborating with Phool.co, the brand upcycles floral waste from its properties into eco-friendly incense products, a process managed by women from marginalized communities. Additionally, The Leela's alliance with Jalinga Tea Estate supports a workforce comprising over 80% women, reinforcing the brand's dedication to sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. These initiatives exemplify The Leela's year-round philosophy of empowering women and fostering community development, celebrating them every day.
Empowering Women Beyond: Honouring Influence, Culture & Impact at The Leela
