Marriott
Executive Apartments Manama and Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair, committed
with the Environment
"This is a
great opportunity for Marriott hotels and business units to demonstrate our
environmental commitment to associates, guests, owners, franchisees, and
communities worldwide." – Bill Marriott.
Manama, Bahrain, March 24th, 2013 –
On the evening of March 23rd, millions of people around the world
showed their support to Earth Hour 2013, Marriott Executive Apartments Manama
in Bahrain and Residence Inn by Marriott
Manama Juffair participated in the event by turning off non-essential lightings
for 1 hour.
It was a successful night; everyone was excited about the Earth Hour. Families,
friends and associates showed their support with the Earth Hour by turning off
all the non- essential lights and equipments in their apartments, and gathering
in the Skyw@lk Café to celebrate a Candle- Lit dinner.
Marriot Executive Apartments switched off exterior lights of its Twin-Tower
building, the lights in the lobby area and Restaurant for 60 minutes starting
from 8.30pm.
According to the Chief Engineer of Marriott Executive Apartments Manama,
Saeed Qureshi, during this hour we saved 20kwh of energy. This kind of activity
like Earth Hour is important because it gives voice to the large number of
people who are concerned about the climate changes.
Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, during the past years has been really
involved in all kind of activities and ecological programs to protect the
environment. According to Saeed Qureshi, Marriott has started different
ecological programs such as recycling used oil, creating green roof concept,
installing timer in all balconies lights (from 12:00 mid-night until 6:00 am,
we turn off the lights), planting trees around the building, installing timer
in the guest corridors and replacing all normal lamps with energy saving lamps.
"By using these energy saving lamps, now we can save more than a thousand
Kilowatts a day, It's not a matter of how much dollars you can save, but it's a
matter of what you can do to make the earth as a comfortable place to live for
our next generation," explained General Manager, Sam Van Campenhout.
"Marriott is
encouraging its hotels, Business Councils and other business units around the
world to take part in this event as a kick-off to environmental Awareness
Month. Marriott International designates April as "Environmental Awareness
Month" to communicate and celebrate the company's commitment to
environmentally responsible operations, raise awareness of environmental
issues, and involve associates in environmental activities" mentioned Bill
Marriott, Chairman of Marriott International.
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Residence Inn is Marriott International’s second largest
lodging brand with more than 600 properties in North and Central America and
the Caribbean with additional development under way in Europe and the Middle
East and Africa. Residence Inn is a pioneer in the extended-stay hotel
segment, being the first to serve the needs of business travelers seeking
apartment-style accommodations for longer stays. Opening its doors to guests in
1975, the brand quickly assumed a leadership role, spearheading design and
service standards for this lodging segment. Residence Inn’s brand mission is to
help business travelers thrive on long stays. Combining style and
functionality, its suites are spacious, allowing travelers the ability to work
and relax, and maintain balance while on the road. Featuring fully functional
kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas in every unit, Residence Inn
offers guests flexibility and options that fit their routine. Personalized
service and attention to detail help guests feel welcomed and
appreciated. Amenities such as connectivity to home and office, health
and fitness options, comfortable public areas in which to socialize or relax
make Residence Inn the ideal choice for both business and leisure guests
Marriott
Executive Apartments, the upscale serviced apartment brand of Marriott
International (NYSE: MAR) will nearly double in size in the next 36 months to
respond to a growing need in many emerging markets for long-term stay lodging
for executive expatriates needing spacious housing and hotel amenities. Including Bahrain ,
Marriott operates 17 Marriott Executive Apartments in 14 countries outside the U.S. , and 14 more hotels are planned in
countries such as Qatar , Thailand , Egypt ,
China , India , the United
Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading
lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 70 countries and
territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott,
JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Autograph Collection,
Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace
Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari
brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott
Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand
Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership
residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW
Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott
Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott
ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The
company is headquartered in Bethesda ,
Maryland , USA America
Press Contact:
Marwan Haddad (Director of Sales)
Marriott Executive Apartments
Manama
Tel: +973 17 363 999
Fax: +973 17 363 888
Mob: +973 36 242210
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