Hotel Etico at Mercure Canberra

Mercure Canberra is delighted to announce a distinctive partnership with Hotel Etico, an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise training and empowering young people with disability.
This partnership is a commitment by Mercure Canberra to continue to provide exceptional hospitality experiences while driving positive social impact.

What Does This Mean for You?

Warm, Inclusive Hospitality: You’ll continue to enjoy the same high standards of comfort and service at Mercure Canberra, now enriched by a culture of inclusion. Our team will include trainees from Hotel Etico’s award-winning Employment and Independence Program, which empowers young adults with disability through hands-on hospitality training.
Enhanced Guest Interaction: Expect genuine, heartfelt service from a team passionate about hospitality and social change. Every interaction contributes to a bigger purpose -helping trainees build skills and confidence for future careers.
Unique Atmosphere: Mercure Canberra will host a Hotel Etico Academy of Independence, creating a vibrant environment where learning and hospitality coexist. Guests may notice trainees working across different areas of the hotel, from reception to food and beverage, supported by experienced professionals.
Community Impact: By staying with us, you’re part of a movement that challenges industry norms and promotes inclusion. Your visit helps create pathways to independence and employment for young people with disability.

What Stays the Same?

• Premium accommodation and amenities
• Exceptional dining, leisure facilities, and event spaces.
• Our commitment to quality service and guest satisfaction.

What’s New?

• Opportunities to learn more about Hotel Etico’s mission during your stay.
• Occasional events and experiences celebrating inclusion and hospitality innovation.

Hotel Etico

Hotel Etico is a multi-award winning not for profit social enterprise training and employing young people with disability and partnering with the tourism and hospitality industry to make it more inclusive. Find out more about Hotel Etico here.
Young people with disability join a unique residential training and employment program for 12 months. After gaining skills in hospitality and valuable life skills, they graduate from the program and are supported to secure employment in the tourism and hospitality industry.
To date Hotel Etico has already worked with 56 young adults with disability. 95% have graduated and 82% of the graduates have secured ongoing industry employment.