Guiding Principles
Last Updated: March 31, 2025
Dignity, Respect, & Fairness
At CIP, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. As a family-owned and operated business, our strength has always come from our values, hard work, trust, and respect for others. These principles guide how we work with clients, support our partners, and engage with our community.
We are proud to be allies and advocates for everyone regardless of race, culture, class, religion, gender, identity, or ability. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is rooted in a simple truth: humanity matters. Every individual deserves the chance to be seen, heard, and supported.
Power of Diversity in Hospitality
The hospitality industry is one of the most diverse in the world. People from every culture, background, and walk of life come together to create welcoming, meaningful, and memorable experiences. This diversity makes our industry so dynamic and unique.
From ownership to frontline service, the industry thrives because of the talents, perspectives, and contributions of individuals from every corner of the globe. At CIP, we are honored to support that diversity. It’s not just something we value; it’s something we rely on.
We Will Stand With
Our team is committed to treating each person as an individual with care, fairness, and deep respect for their background and experience. Every culture, story, and journey matters. That belief isn’t just personal. It’s foundational to how we do business.
- We will fight for your equality.
- We will lift up your voices.
- We will stand with you.
- We will protect, value, and honor you.
Putting Values Into Action
Our team has received training on recognizing, preventing, and responding to harassment, racism, and violence. We stay informed and engaged to be part of the solution, not just bystanders to the problem.
We continue to educate ourselves, listen to others, and advocate for people across the hospitality industry and beyond who face discrimination or injustice. We support the efforts of hospitality organizations working at the national, regional, and local levels to lead these essential conversations and drive meaningful change.
We believe diversity is a strength. It brings richness to our industry, insight to our work, and depth to every relationship we build. And we are grateful for the perspectives, experiences, and cultures that challenge us to grow.
Respect Is A Value, Not A trend
We are committed to respecting everyone, family, business, and heritage. We know we won’t always get it perfect, but we are committed to learning, improving, and holding ourselves accountable.
If we fall short, we want to hear from you. Growth starts with listening.
We’ll Lead By Example
It should be simple, but we know it’s not. Systemic racism and inequality still exist, and they can only be overcome when they are acknowledged, called out, and dismantled. We believe dignity and equality are fundamental human rights. We apologize that this is not yet guaranteed for all. We will continue to lead by example, striving to contribute to the change we need.
At CIP, we are not just here to sell hotels—we’re here to stand for what’s right, be allies in the journey, and strengthen our industry and communities for everyone.