Brighter future for planet is the goal as starwood egypt hotels goes dark for earth hour 2012
All 10 Hotels will turn off its unnecessary lights in observance of Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Last year, Earth Hour 2011 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 135 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action. 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.
To underscore parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) dedication to environmental sustainability, starwood Egypt Hotels will also share other energy-saving measures during Earth Hour, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Among them : Turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off 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.
Earth Hour is drawing strong support from Starwood hotels around the globe. Last year, unlit hotels offered striking visual imagery that provided an apt symbol of Earth Hour. Starwood in Egypt is participating this year with all its 9 operating properties including Le Meridien Dahab, Pyramids, Heliopolis, Sheraton Sharm, Dreamland, Montazah, Luxor, Soma bay, Miramar and the temporary closed for renovation Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino.
"We are proud to take part in this global event & join tens of millions of concerned citizens throughout the world in calling for action to save our planet for future generations. One simple hour that will help make the world a better place."
Said: Dina Naeem, Area Director of Public Relations, Starwood Egypt.
This year will mark Starwood's third annual participation in Earth Hour, making it one of the biggest worldwide companies to make a global statement with a voluntary hour of darkness.
About Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement encouraging individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take positive actions for the environment, and celebrating their commitment to the planet by switching off their lights for one designated hour.
The highlight of Earth Hour 2012 will see the world's most iconic landmarks go dark for one designated hour, as hundreds of millions of people transcend race, religion, culture, society, generation and geography, switching off their lights in a global celebration of their commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all – the planet. Earth Hour 2012 will take place on Saturday 31 March at 8.30PM (local time). More at earthhour.org.
To underscore parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) dedication to environmental sustainability, starwood Egypt Hotels will also share other energy-saving measures during Earth Hour, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Among them : Turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off 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.
Earth Hour is drawing strong support from Starwood hotels around the globe. Last year, unlit hotels offered striking visual imagery that provided an apt symbol of Earth Hour. Starwood in Egypt is participating this year with all its 9 operating properties including Le Meridien Dahab, Pyramids, Heliopolis, Sheraton Sharm, Dreamland, Montazah, Luxor, Soma bay, Miramar and the temporary closed for renovation Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino.
"We are proud to take part in this global event & join tens of millions of concerned citizens throughout the world in calling for action to save our planet for future generations. One simple hour that will help make the world a better place."
Said: Dina Naeem, Area Director of Public Relations, Starwood Egypt.
This year will mark Starwood's third annual participation in Earth Hour, making it one of the biggest worldwide companies to make a global statement with a voluntary hour of darkness.
About Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement encouraging individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take positive actions for the environment, and celebrating their commitment to the planet by switching off their lights for one designated hour.
The highlight of Earth Hour 2012 will see the world's most iconic landmarks go dark for one designated hour, as hundreds of millions of people transcend race, religion, culture, society, generation and geography, switching off their lights in a global celebration of their commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all – the planet. Earth Hour 2012 will take place on Saturday 31 March at 8.30PM (local time). More at earthhour.org.