Bangkok--22 Mar--GHC Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand Go Dark for Earth Hour 2013 as Part of Worldwide Movement for Environment with Numerous Activities on March 23
It’s lights out for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand.Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand will join millions around the world in turning off lights for Earth Hour 2013 to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action.
Earth Hour 2013 takes place on March 23 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour is the largest movement for the planet in human history, spanning 7,000 cities, 152 countries, with a digital reach of 200 million.
This year’s theme is “Uniting People to Protect the Planet.” With that in mind, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand will activate a range of energy-saving measures during Earth Hour which include: turning off exterior signage lighting and non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in appropriate public areas such as restaurants and bars; and using in-room voicemail messages and in-room television messages to inform guests about Earth Hour observances.
To further garner support, guests and interested members of the public can also join in the numerous creative activities organized by Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand across the country. For Bangkok, St. Regis Bangkok will host a candle lighting ceremony and provide guests with complimentary welcome drinks and canap?s for the hour, while The Westin Grande Sukhumvit has created a special candlelit promotion, ‘Wine, Dine & Classical Piano Recital’ by renowned Italian pianist Carlo Levi Minzi at Taste Restaurant. Plaza Ath?n?e Bangkok, A Royal M?ridien Hotel invites guests to partake in a group photograph to commemorate the day at the Glaz Bar followed by complimentary mocktails, whilst Le M?ridien Bangkok will host a Cocktail Reception to celebrate the day at Bamboo Chic Bar, meanwhile Aloft Bangkok — Sukhumvit 11, dares their A-list guests to dress up in a theme of ‘Lights off, Neon’s on!’ at Crave Wine Bar & Restaurant to receive cocktails to the value of THB 450 net for groups of five dressed in neon. In Pattaya, Sheraton Pattaya Resort will entertain guests with two fire show performances at the terrace of Elements restaurant whereas in Hua Hin, guests are encouraged to wear white and join in ‘Glow in The Dark’ activities at the lawn of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket Kids Club will also have a range of complimentary Earth Hour themed activities for the kids which include; Earth Hour Ambassador, Recycling Crafts Project, Flower Pot Painting and Tree Planting. The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Phuket will invite guests to relish in a delectable international buffet by candlelight while appreciating Classical Thai Dance performances and an exciting Fire Show whereas in Koh Samui, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa, guests will have the opportunity to dine above the water and indulge in a ‘Starlight Buffet Dinner’ on the resort’s floating Ocean Pier.
Last year, Earth Hour broke records to cement itself as the largest voluntary action for the environment. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common — our planet.
“It’s a privilege for us to support such a powerful movement with such a simple gesture,” said Mr Lothar Pehl, Senior Vice President Operations and Global Initiatives of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, Regional VP, Starwood Hotels and Resorts — Japan, Korea and Guam and, Regional VP Starwood Hotels — Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos. “Earth Hour also reflects a philosophy we try to practice year-round: The small steps each of us take can make a big difference together.”
Starwood’s pioneering Global Citizenship philosophy reflects the same dedication to sustainability among its 171,000 associates worldwide. In 2012, more than 650 hotels participated in Earth Hour in various ways.
This year will mark Starwood’s fifth annual participation in Earth Hour, making it one of the largest worldwide companies to make a pronounced global statement with a voluntary hour of darkness. Earth Hour is just one of the many ways Starwood acts in support of its 30/20 by 20 goals, which is the company’s commitment to reduce energy consumption by 30% and water consumption by 20% by 2020 across its entire portfolio.
Participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Thailand include:
The St. Regis Bangkok, 02 207 7777, www.stregisbangkok.com
The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Phuket, 07 637 1400,
www.nakaislandphuket.com
W Bangkok, 02 344 4000, www.whotelbangkok.com
Le M?ridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa, 07 796 0888, www.lemeridienkohsamui.com
Plaza Ath?n?e Bangkok, A Royal M?ridien Hotel, 02 650 8800, www.plazaatheneebangkok.com
Le M?ridien Bangkok, 02 232 8888, www.lemeridienbangkokpatpong.com
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, 02 207 8000, www.westingrandesukhumvit.com
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket, 07 633 5600, www.westinsiraybay.com
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, 03 270 8000, www.sheratonhuahin.com
Sheraton Pattaya Resort, 03 825 9888, www.sheratonpattayaresort.com
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 02 650 8800, www.royalorchidsheraton.com
Aloft Bangkok — Sukhumvit 11, 02 207 7000, www.aloftbangkoksukhumvit11.com
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