"When I invest in a property, I do so with the surrounding community in mind,” Edson told Ebony during that 2023 interview.
More recently, that approach to doing business has grown to include taking part in Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back (ESGB) program. Kicked off in 2023, the ESGB program features hotels and resorts around the world whose owners and leaders are actively helping to protect the planet and support local communities by providing financial support to local charities.
As part of the program, participating hotels or resorts contribute funds to a local charity for every guest stay booked at their property - no matter where the booking was originated.