Blindfolded Experience: A Transformative Initiative at ILUNION Hotels
Blindfolded Experience: A Transformative Initiative at ILUNION Hotels
May 21, 2024
In a world where inclusion and awareness are essential pillars, ILUNION Hotels stands out as a top performer, driven by its purpose of building a better world with everyone included. One of the initiatives aligned with this goal—and designed to bring society closer to the different realities faced by people with disabilities—is our blindfolded experiences, which are much more than just a breakfast or meal; they are a sensory immersion and a journey toward empathy and mutual understanding.
Driven by our firm commitment to a more inclusive, sustainable, and humane world, the blindfolded experiences go beyond feeding the body: they nourish the heart and mind. It’s a journey in which food becomes a sensory adventure, where participants must rely on their remaining four senses, as they wear a blindfold that blocks their sight. But these breakfasts or meals go beyond individual experiences—they serve as a catalyst for social change. When participants put on the blindfold and embark on a walk through the hotel, they encounter different obstacles that challenge their senses and invite them to see the world from a completely different perspective—the way a blind person experiences it.
What follows the tour is a practice of connection and discovery as diners, guided by their other senses and fellow participants, find their place at the table. In this seemingly simple act, bonds of empathy are forged among the participants: ILUNION Hotels’ main stakeholders.
These genuine blindfold moments of ILUNION Hotels are not only an opportunity to raise awareness and publicize its social project, but also inspire a movement for change in society. They are a reminder that inclusion is not just a word, but a tangible action that transforms lives and communities.
