JW MARRIOTT PHUKET RESORT & SPA SUPPORTS WORLDWIDE EARTH HOUR MOVEMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY GOING DARK FOR ONE HOUR

Phuket, Thailand – 11 March 2020: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will go dark for one hour on March 28th to shine a light on climate action in support of Earth Hour 2020. The hotel will join millions around the world in turning off its 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 13 years ago to emphasize the threat of climate change.
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will participate by hosting the Earth Hour ceremony to build environment awareness and drive real positive changes to protect our planet which activities include: turn off exterior signage lighting; dim or turn off non-essential interior lighting; use candlelight in appropriate public areas such as lobby, restaurants and bars; and invite hotel guests to gather together at the hotel’s lobby; lit the candles in the symbolic of 60+ Earth Hour on Mai Khao beach.
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The resort also offers ‘Earth Hour Specials. Guests can enjoy the spa treatment at Mandara Spa, receive 20% discount on 60-minute Balinese massage or organic facial treatment between 8.30 pm – 10.00 pm. Plus 10% off when purchased the natural and eco-friendly skincare or body products at Mandara Spa. For reservations, drop an e-mail to mhrs.hktjw.spa.mgr@marriott.com
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Our Food & Beverage team offers a candlelit dinner at the Andaman Grill, select either 3-course or 5-course set menu created by 100% sustainable and locally sourced produce intentionally to reduce carbon footprint in collaboration with the Earth Hour. Price is starting from THB 888++ per person, the earth hour set menu is available from 23 – 29 March. For more information or reserve your table, contact our Food & Beverage dining experience team, call +66 (0)76 338 000 or Email: fbdiningexperience@marriotthotels.com
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“Marriott International is proud to continue celebrating Earth Hour as it is a great opportunity to engage with our guests and raise awareness about environmental issues across the world,” says Denise Naguib, Global Vice President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity. “We have a responsibility to address environmental concerns throughout our operations, and have launched a platform to do exactly that. Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, our sustainability and social impact platform, guides our efforts to deliver continuous positive results and affect global change, and Earth Hour is a chance for our hotels to share this important message.”
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will also participate in Marriott International’s drive to raise funds for WWF and posts our Earth Hour efforts on Twitter and Instagram with hashtags #MIEarthHour and #Serve360 #earthhour. Marriott International will donate US$ 3 to WWF.
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is located at 231 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Talang, Phuket, Thailand. Online: www.jwmarriottphuketresort.com / facebook and Instagram @jwmarriottphuket and twitter @JWMarriottHKT.