Lights Out For Grosvenor House Dubai
Hotel Goes Dark For Earth Hour 2013 As Part Of Worldwide Movement For Environment
Grosvenor House Dubai will join millions around the world in turning off lights for Earth Hour 2013 to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action.
Earth Hour 2013 takes place on March 23 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour is the largest movement for the planet in human history, spanning 7,000 cities, 152 countries, with a digital reach of 200 million.
This year’s theme is “Uniting People to Protect the Planet.” With that in mind, Grosvenor House Dubai will activate a range of energy-saving measures during Earth Hour. Grosvenor House Dubai will turn off its iconic blue neon lights that have become a staple to the Marina’s skyline. The hotel will also reduce the lighting outside and in restaurants as much as possible while still maintaining necessary safety precautions, switch off all computers, photocopiers, and scanners in office administrative areas, and dim the lobby lights. Sloane’s will also offer a special buffet dinner to accommodate the guests who switch off their room lights and air conditioning during Earth Hour. Capping off the unique atmosphere will be bespoke green cocktails at Gallery Bar.
Last year, Earth Hour broke records to cement itself as the largest voluntary action for the environment. 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.
“It’s a privilege for us to support such a powerful movement with such a simple gesture,” said Pam Wilby, Complex General Manager of Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort + Spa. “Earth Hour also reflects a philosophy we try to practice year-round: The small steps each of us take can make a big difference together.”
Starwood’s pioneering Global Citizenship philosophy reflects the same dedication to sustainability among its 171,000 associates worldwide. In 2012, more than 650 hotels participated in Earth Hour in various ways.
This year will mark Starwood’s fifth annual participation in Earth Hour, making it one of the largest worldwide companies to make a pronounced global statement with a voluntary hour of darkness. Earth Hour is just one of the many ways Starwood acts in support of its 30/20 by 20 goals, which is the company’s commitment to reduce energy consumption by 30% and water consumption by 20% by 2020 across its entire portfolio.
Grosvenor House Dubai is located at the Dubai Marina. For more information, please call at + 971 4 399 8888 or visit us online: http://www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com/
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Mar 21, 2013
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