Accra Marriott Hotel to go one-hour dark for the earth

The Accra Marriott Hotel will go dark for one hour on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in support of Earth Hour 2019.

The hotel will join millions around the world who would turn off their lights at 7:30 p.m. local time, to send a “powerful message” about environmental awareness and action.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) created the annual global environmental awareness event 12 years ago to emphasise the threat of climate change.

Accra Marriott Hotel will participate by dimming or turning off non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in appropriate public areas such as restaurants and bars; and informing guests to join in by switching off their lights at that time.

The hotel will also participate in Marriott International’s drive to raise funds for WWF and will take pictures of associates gathered together in the garden holding candles. The photos would be shared on the hotel’s social media channels.

“Each year, we celebrate Earth Hour and are reminded of the importance this event has in bringing awareness to the pressing issues of climate change”, said Denise Naguib, Vice-President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity.

“We have a responsibility, and an opportunity to share this message with the millions of guests and associates through bringing Earth Hour to life tonight, and continuing the focus every day through our sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360.”

About Sustainability and Social Impact at Marriott International

Marriott International embraces its global responsibility and unique opportunity to be a force for good. Guided by its sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, Marriott is committed to making a positive and sustainable impact wherever it does business. While integrating sustainability across its value chain and mitigating climate-related risk, the company is working to reduce environmental impacts, build and operate sustainable hotels, source responsibly, advance human rights, and create opportunities for the communities where we operate.

About Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,900 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®.