The Family Bonds Foundation, the charitable arm of Internova Travel Group, has opened its next round of grant nominations after recording its highest-ever single-event fundraising total: $238,000 raised during the Spring Fundraiser held at Travel Leaders Network's EDGE conference. Nominations are open through July 15, 2026.
The foundation provides financial assistance to individuals, families, and communities facing hardship. Notably, nominees do not need to work in the travel industry or hold any affiliation with Internova — anyone in the broader hospitality and travel ecosystem can submit a nomination on behalf of someone in need.
For operators in the restaurant and hospitality space, programs like this represent a model increasingly worth watching. Industry-backed charitable foundations have become a meaningful tool for workforce retention and community goodwill, particularly as operators navigate ongoing labor and staffing pressures that have reshaped how employers approach employee support and benefits.
The crossover between travel, hospitality, and food-and-beverage sectors means developments within travel industry philanthropy often carry direct relevance for restaurant and hotel operators alike. Initiatives that lower barriers to receiving aid — such as removing affiliation requirements — signal a broader shift toward community-first giving structures that hospitality leaders are increasingly adopting. For more on how giving programs intersect with hospitality industry trends, the sector continues to evolve its approach to corporate social responsibility.
Those wishing to submit a nomination can do so before the July 15 deadline. The Foundation has not specified a cap on the number of grants awarded in this cycle.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
