In an Enlightened Move, Le Meridien Amman Goes Dark in Observance of Earth Hour 2010 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Mark Environmental Awareness Event
Le Meridien Amman to Stage a Walk to the Jordan Environment Society (JES)

AMMAN, JORDAN, March 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has left guests in the dark on Saturday for one hour. But it's all for a good cause.

Le Meridien Amman has turned off its lights in observance of Earth Hour, a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund to send a powerful global message about environmental awareness and caring for the planet. Nearly one billion people turned out for Earth Hour 2009 - involving 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents.

To underscore parent Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc.'s dedication to environmental sustainability, Le Meridien Amman also shared other energy-saving measures during Earth Hour, March 27 at 8:30pm. Among them turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in appropriate public areas such as restaurants and bars; and using in-room voicemail messages to inform guests about Earth Hour observances, in addition to organizing a walk-a-thon to the Jordan Environment Society for guests and Le Meridien Amman associates.

"Earth Hour gives Le Meridien Amman the opportunity to take part in the biggest ever global event in the fight against climate change, and to demonstrate to our associates and guests just how important simple actions can be towards saving energy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions", said Mr. Tareq Derbas, General Manager of Le Meridien Amman. "Earth Hour symbolizes that working together each of us at Starwood can make an impactful difference on the health of our planet."
Hundreds of Starwood hotels around the world will also coordinate Earth Hour awareness events, including community walk-a-thons, public candlelight "unplugged" concerts, and receptions for guests featuring signature green cocktails.

Press Release Contact Information:

Sewar Sawalha
Le Meridien Amman
Public Relations Manager
Queen Noor Street
Amman, AMMAN
Jordan 11181
Voice: 96265696511
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