Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs joins Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.  – Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs has joined the Every Stay Gives Back program developed by Kind Traveler, a responsible travel platform that connects hotels with local nonprofit organizations. Through the initiative, the hotel will donate $1 per guest stay to Friends of the Desert Mountains, a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of the Coachella Valley.

Located in downtown Palm Springs, the 153-room boutique property becomes part of a growing network of hotels adopting measurable community impact initiatives. Funds donated through the program will directly support land preservation, environmental education and trail stewardship in the region.

Friends of the Desert Mountains serves as the official nonprofit partner of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Since 1987, the organization has:

• Protected 63,000 acres of desert habitat
• Built and restored over 310 miles of recreational trails
• Helped conserve 27 threatened and endangered species

Under the new partnership, 100% of donations go directly to the nonprofit. Kind Traveler states that every $10 raised enables two individuals to participate in guided educational desert walks, reinforcing community connection to local landscapes.

A model for destination stewardship

Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program supports destination stewardship and regenerative tourism principles, creating a verified donation structure between hotels and local NGOs. Each participating property is assigned a local cause, and monthly contributions are tracked through a live ESGB (Environmental, Social, Governance + Biodiversity) dashboard. The dashboard also provides travelers with access to impact metrics and education on responsible travel practices.

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According to Kind Traveler’s 2022 Impact Tourism Report, 97% of travelers want their travel spending to benefit local communities, reflecting growing interest in socially conscious travel.

Hotel commitment to sustainability

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs already operates several sustainability programs, including:

• Partnership with Clean the World to recycle unused soap
• EV charging stations
• Recycling and composting initiatives
• Water refilling stations
• Motion-activated climate control
• Large-format refillable amenities to reduce waste

Peggy Trott, General Manager at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, said: “Caring for our people, communities and planet is at the heart of what we do. By working together with Kind Traveler and Friends of the Desert Mountains, we’re turning travel and hospitality into a force for good in the Greater Palm Springs community.”

Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, added: “Through the Every Stay Gives Back program, guests can clearly see how their travel dollars are reinvested in the community. Our partnership with Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs helps mobilize funding for desert conservation in a simple and meaningful way.”

The initiative aligns with the rising emphasis across the hospitality sector on sustainable tourism practices and community engagement, offering a replicable model for hotels seeking to integrate locally driven impact programs.

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