Mövenpick Hotel Doha Observes Earth Hour 2012 In Support of Energy Conservation
On Saturday, 31st of March, at 20:30, over one billion people around the world unite as they come together to address climate change by simply turning off their lights for one hour as part of the WWF's global initiative.
Online, March 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - In keeping with its everlasting commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Mövenpick Hotel Doha marks this event by turning off all non-essential lights at the hotel's public areas, offices, staff accommodation as well as restaurants where guests get to enjoy a candlelight dinner experience. Over 300 candles will be lit by the team members throughout the hotel.
"Earth Hour is a powerful demonstration of how even the smallest of efforts like turning the lights off can engage a global community and help create a sustainable future," said Fabien Chesnais, General Manager Mövenpick Hotel Doha.
Earth Hour, the world's largest public action for the environment, was initiated by World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) with the purpose of generating greater awareness of global environmental concerns.
In 2011, Mövenpick Hotel Doha has been certified by Green Globe the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses.
Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses.
Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is the only certification brand to be an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is partly owned by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and a member of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) governing council.
ABOUT EARTH HOUR
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history - Earth Hour.
More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011 alone, sending a powerful message for action on climate change. It also ushered in a new era with members going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action for the planet. Without a doubt, it's shown how great things can be achieved when people come together for a common cause.