The St Regis Doha joined millions around the world in turning off their lights for Earth Hour 2017 to “illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action”. Earth Hour 2017 was marked yesterday from 8.30pm.
Created by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour is the largest movement for the planet in human history, spanning 7,000 cities and 152 countries, with a digital reach of 200mn.
The St Regis Doha activated a range of energy-saving measures during Earth Hour, including turning off exterior lighting and signage lighting, dimming and turning off non-essential interior lighting and using candlelight in appropriate public areas such as restaurants and outlets.
Tareq Derbas, area general manager of Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq for Marriott international and general manager of The St Regis Doha, said: “We are honoured to support such a significant movement with such a simple gesture. Earth Hour reflects a philosophy that we try to practise year-round. With small steps, each one of us can make a difference and raise awareness of the necessity of protecting our environment.”
This year marks The St Regis Doha’s fifth annual participation in Earth Hour. “Earth Hour is just one of the many ways the hotel acts in support of its commitment to reduce energy and water consumption across its entire portfolio,” it said in a press statement.
The St Regis Doha.
