Engine Aids Hurricane Relief Efforts With Donations & Savings On Lodging
The hotel booking platform helps more than 1,000 individuals find lodging, saving them $100K+, and donates $10K+ to American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey and Irma assistance.
DENVER (September 25, 2017) – After two major hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, devastated our country Denver-based hotel booking platform, Engine, designed a program to provide discounted lodging and help offset disaster relief costs for those impacted by the storm.
Through the program, every Engine booking made within the state of Florida and a 300-mile radius of Houston, TX, generated a 2% donation to the American Red Cross. More than 1,386 rooms were booked through those efforts, saving users nearly $100,000.
“After a disaster, lodging and shelter is a critical thing people need to survive and to feel safe,” said Elia Wallen, founder and CEO of Engine. “Providing lodging is what we do, so it’s a natural way we could support the people in need.”
The bookings resulted in a $10,181.33 donation, which was presented as a check to the American Red Cross today.
“I just want to thank you all for making a positive impact when it’s needed most during these natural disasters,” said Jeff Riley, Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross-Colorado Chapter. “It’s very important that we act as humanitarians when we should and I salute all of you, in particular, your leadership team, for helping us do that.”
Not only did Engine provide deep savings on an average three-night stay, 3,625 room nights in total, but the company also helped victims find the lodging they needed to get through the storms.
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About Engine
Engine® is a free and exclusive members-only hotel booking platform that specializes in connecting businesses, organizations and their affiliates to wholesale hotel rates. The digital platform and mobile app save members an average of 26% off public rates at more than 150,000 hotels across the globe. Engine’s extensive wholesaler partner network; intuitive technology; and superior 24/7, U.S.-based customer support enable the company to offer unrivaled discounts and service to meet all lodging needs.
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About American Red Cross
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed – every day.
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