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Wednesday 1 April 2015

Guests Make a Difference
At The Ritz-Carlton for Earth Hour 2015

--Hotels and Resorts Candlelight.” on the environment,” com-
around the Globe Offered --Guests at newly opened ments Sue Stephenson,
Authentic Experiences that The Ritz-Carlton, Bali par- vice president, Commu-
Impact Conservation. ticipated in “meditation nity Footprints for The Ritz-
under the stars,” where Carlton Hotel Company.
PAL M BEACH - On Satur- fresh breezes and dimmed “Earth Hour is an outstand-
illumination from tradition- ing forum for us to exercise
day, March 28th at 8:30 al lighting evolved into a this commitment and help
peaceful moment. raise awareness for the im-
p.m. The Ritz-Carlton hotels, --At The Ritz-Carlton, St. portance of environmen-

resorts, clubs and residenc- Thomas, guests attended a
moonlight beach BBQ and
es around the world proud- bonfire, completed with
a stargazing activity with
ly supported Earth Hour by Naturalists from the Am- tal responsibility around
bassadors of the Environ- the globe.” Participating
switching off non-essential ment. in Earth Hour aligns with
--At The Ritz-Carlton, West- the company’s social and
lighting throughout the chester, the pathways to environmental responsibil-
the hotel and residenc- ity program and its guid-
properties. Founded by es were lit by luminaries ing principles to engage,
carved from ice. contribute and inspire. En-
the World Wildlife Fund for --The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul vironmental responsibility is
invited guests to view a a key pillar of Community
Nature (WWF), Earth Hour traditional Turkish Shadow Footprints, implemented
Play performance in the by each hotel’s Ritz-Carlton
is the single largest, sym- lobby. “We are committed Environmental Action Con-
to working towards a more servation Team (REACT),
bolic mass-participation sustainable future, by pre- with a global strategy in-
serving natural resources cluding water and energy
event in the world, inspir- and minimizing our impact conservation programs, re-
cycling initiatives, sourcing
ing a global community of environmentally preferred
products, and increas-
millions of people across ing organic and locally
sourced dining and spa
162 countries and territo- options. For more informa-
tion about the global im-
ries to switch off lights. As pact of Community Foot-
prints, please visit http://
an annual event, Earth
www.ritzcarlton.com/
Hour brought attention to communityfootprints.q

sustainability issues on our

planet and how each of

us, whether as individuals

or organizations, can make

an impact. The Ritz-Carlton

hotels, clubs and residenc-

es around the world cre-

ated unique, memorable

experiences for their guests

and members during Earth

Hour, inviting them to ac-

tively participate in this

global conservation effort

to create a greener and

more sustainable environ-

ment.

--The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

assisted Fort Zoutman with

lightening of candles. At

the hotel, Les Crustacés

and Solanio restaurant

served “Candlelight din-

ner” all lights were turned

off at the Divi Bar and

Lounge and candlelights

were lit throughout this

area creating a warm at-

mosphere.

--The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

International Financial

Centre engaged the fu-

ture generation in the im-

portance of environmental

conservation with the Ritz

Kids activity, “Stories by