Marriott hotels in Hong Kong will go dark for one hour on March 30th to shine a light on climate action in support of Earth Hour 2019. The hotels will join millions around the world in turning off their lights at 8:30 p.m. local time to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) created the annual global environmental awareness event 12 years ago to emphasize the threat of climate change.
Marriott hotels in Hong Kong, including The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, W Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Le Méridien Cyberport, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong and Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin, will participate with a list of concerted efforts including the following:
Turn off all non-essential lighting at the back of the house area, offices as well as hotel facade*
Dim or turn off all non-essential lights in all restaurants and Executive Lounge*
Use candles as light in designated restaurants and bars*
Stop operation of selected escalators*
Encourage hotel guests to switch off unnecessary lights in the room or when out*
Encourage hotel guests to reduce usage of linen and laundry*
Encourage hotel guests to receive hotel folios by email*
Newspapers will only be available on request*
Complimentary internet access at the Business Centre for making WWF online donations*
*Applicable at participating hotels only. Kindly check with respective hotels for more details.
Special Earth Hour Food and Beverage promotions (promotional terms and conditions apply):
W Hong Kong
Special cocktail “Smoky Blackout” at HK$120+10% at WOOBAR starting from 6pm during Earth Hour
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
a. 60% off the Earth Hour Celebration Cocktails at Fish Bar during Earth Hour
b. Pastry with a cup of coffee at HK$60 nett all day at Dolce 88
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
a. Get a free meal for a child (aged 3-12) for every two adult patrons during dinner buffet at Marina Kitchen Outdoor
b. 20% off the à la carte menu and cocktails and one complimentary designated special drink at Pierside for staying guests who turn off all the unnecessary lights in the guest room during Earth Hour
c. Staying guests are invited to attend a cocktail event at Pier Lounge & Pierside during Earth hour
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
50% off the total bill and special themed drinks at Velocity Bar & Grill during Earth Hour
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
a. A special “Sustainable Food Corner” at The Café
b. Signature cocktail “The Victoria” at HK$60+10% during Earth Hour
Le Méridien Cyberport
Pass around sustainable salmon-based amuse-bouches at hotel restaurants during Earth Hour
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong
Complimentary selection of sustainable crudo appetizers upon having dinner during Earth Hour at Mirage Bar & Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong
40% off the dinner buffet at MoMo Café
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin
House white/ red wine at HK$50+10% per glass during Earth Hour
“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 of Marriott International. “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.”
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 2263 2263 Website: ritzcarlton.com/hongkong
W Hong Kong
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 3717 2222 Website: w-hongkong.com
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 2810 8366 Website: jwmarriotthongkong.com
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 3555 1688 Website: oceanparkmarriott.com
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
1 Sky City Road East, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 3969 1888 Website: skycitymarriott.com
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
20 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 2369 1111 Website: sheratonhongkonghotel.com
Le Méridien Cyberport
100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 2980 7788 Website: lemeridiencyberport.com
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong
1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 2802 8888 Website: renaissanceharbourviewhk.com
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong
167 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 3717 8888 Website: courtyardhongkong.com
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin
1 On Ping Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong China
Tel: +852 3940 8888 Website: courtyardshatin.com
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