Hospitality leaders launch Auction4Ukraine

Several hospitality leaders have collaborated on the launch of a charity auction to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. 

More than 50 prizes have been donated by hotels and hospitality organisations. Items given to Hospitality Auction4Ukraine include a suite and cocktails at The Savoy, a private dining experience for 12 guests at Corrigan's of Mayfair, and a stay at Claridge's. 

Other lavish prizes include a vintage steam boat experience at Henley Regatta, two tickets to the Hurlingham Club Grand Prix Ball, a South of France classic car road rally, a collection of four Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Whiskies and more. 

Proceeds will be donated to the DEC, which is operating in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to help meet the needs of refugees and displaced people. With four million people expected to be affected by the Ukrainian crisis, the money raised will provide direct support for those in need. 

Hospitality Auction4Ukraine is open to all, not just exlusive to those in the industry. People can place bids online, with the auction closing at 9pm on 14 April. The campaign was launched in conjunction with Lunch4Ukraine, a fundraising event which takes place at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on 5 Aoril. UKHospitality, The Master Innholders, The Caterer, Gold Key Media, Custard Communications, Hospitality Action and The Institute of Hospitality aim to raise £100,000 for the DEC Ukraine appeal. 

Stuart Bowery MI, multi property general manager, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, comments: “The launch of Hospitality Auction4Ukraine is a vital step in the hospitality industry’s collective fundraising goal to support the Ukrainian people in their time of need. We are extremely grateful to the businesses that have donated prizes to help us reach this goal.”

Visit superstars-auctions.com/lunch4ukraine to get involved. 

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