Lights off hour

The Earth Hour WWF movement celebrates each year its symbolic lights off hour event with the purpose to raise awareness about climate changes.

It started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia and since then it became an worldwide event. Actually, it has grown from a one city initiative to a global event that involves around 162 countries and 7000 cities and towns, supported by individuals, organizations and governments.

This year the lights off hour will take place on the 28th March at 8:30 pm local time.

Marriott International Hotels are proudly taking part in the initiative. Last year, around 120 hotels took part and many are expected to participate in 2015.

The chain's hotels in the UK south region are particularly engaged and working closely with the WWF and the Earth Hour. They'll switch their lights off and are encouraging their guests to join in by offering a 20% discount in their restaurants during the hour.

In several Marriott's european hotels guests can expect a number of different events including candlelit dinners and cocktails.

Guests at the London Heathrow Marriot will be treated to their annual Glow Show.

The initiative is aligned with the chain's commitment to cut their energy and water consumption by 20% by the year 2020.