Phuket, Thailand – 11 March 2019: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will go dark for one hour on March 30th to shine a light on climate action in support of Earth Hour 2019. 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 12 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 restaurants and bars; and invite hotel guests to gather together on the beach; watch the clip videos to raise the environment awareness; lit the candles in the symbolic of 60+ Earth Hour on Mai Khao beach. Furthermore, Earth Hour is just more than switching off the lights, it’s a commitment to unite and protect Earth Therefore, our hotel guests and associates are encourages to implement energy-saving measures in their
everyday life as the world is in our hands.

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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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The resort also offers ‘Earth Hour Specials. Guests can enjoy the spa treatment at Mandara Spa, receive 15% discount on 60-minute Aromatic 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. Our Food & Beverage team offers a candlelit dinner at the Andaman Grill, 5-course set menu inspired by local-sourced, seasonal and organic products. Price is THB 2,100++ per person. Be part of the Earth Hour event with the unique experience at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. For more information, contact our Food & Beverage dining experience team. Tel +66 (0)76 338 000 or Email: fbdiningexperience@marriotthotels.com or spa reservations, email to mhrs.hktjw.spa.mgr@marriott.com

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“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. “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.”

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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.