(IN SHORT) voco Hotels has introduced Birdie Bean, a sustainable coffee brand featuring organic beans from Yunnan and local flavors like Pu’er tea. The first Birdie Bean café debuted at voco Suites Shanghai Hongqiao CBD, with a second location planned for voco Guangzhou Shifu. Aligned with voco’s commitment to sustainability, the brand creates a unique coffee experience for travelers, blending regional ingredients and eco-friendly practices. Proceeds from the Shanghai launch event will support local environmental initiatives.
(PRESS RELEASE) Shanghai, China, 2024-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched Birdie Bean, a new coffee brand designed to bring a sustainable, unique coffee experience to travelers. The first Birdie Bean café opened at voco Suites Shanghai Hongqiao CBD, with a second location planned for voco Guangzhou Shifu by year-end. Featuring organic coffee beans sourced from Yunnan, Birdie Bean showcases regional flavors like Pu’er tea and tamarind, blending local ingredients to highlight the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
IHG Greater China Chief Commercial Officer Rita Jiang noted that Birdie Bean enhances voco’s offering by connecting guests through coffee culture. The brand incorporates voco Hotels’ signature hallmarks—Come on in, Me Time, and voco® life—into each Birdie Bean location, creating welcoming spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. Proceeds from the debut at the Shanghai Lujiazui Coffee Festival will support the Jiangchun Green Light-Year Environmental Service Center, furthering voco Hotels’ dedication to social responsibility
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