14 Jan 2020
Marriott International Supports Australian Bushfire Relief With Fundraising and Donated Accommodation
Marriott International has rallied its associates and hotels in Australia, announcing a series of initiatives to gather donations and offer accommodation for volunteers amidst the ongoing bushfire crisis affecting the country.
For the next 60 days, Marriott International will be undertaking the following in support of bushfire relief:
For the next 60 days, Marriott International will be undertaking the following in support of bushfire relief:
- All Marriott International hotels in Australia will be donating room nights for volunteers from fire services and departments in all six states and two territories*
- Each hotel will be providing options for guests to donate cash or Marriott Bonvoy points (that will be transferred to cash) upon check out. Donations will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund
- Providing options for associates to donate to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund
- Fundraising events at individual hotels, with more details to come. Please check the hotels' Facebook and Instagram pages for information
“Our thoughts are with all those that have been impacted during this unprecedented bushfire season, from the communities affected to the brave volunteers who have worked tirelessly to protect them,” said Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. “It has been a difficult and emotional time, and Marriott International, its associates and hotels are here to support.”
To donate or learn more about upcoming fundraising events, please contact any of Marriott International's hotels in Australia. A full list can be found at marriott.com.au.
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*Volunteer ID is required, for reservations please contact hotel General Manager.
Media Contacts
GTI Tourism on behalf of Marriott International –
Colleen Giblin, PR Senior Account Director
colleen.giblin@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3541
Abbey Sands, PR Senior Account Manager
abbey.sands@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3550
Alex Wilson, PR Senior Account Executive
alex.wilson@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3551
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,200 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 134 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company now offers one travel program, Marriott Bonvoy™, replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®(SPG). For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contacts
GTI Tourism on behalf of Marriott International –
Colleen Giblin, PR Senior Account Director
colleen.giblin@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3541
Abbey Sands, PR Senior Account Manager
abbey.sands@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3550
Alex Wilson, PR Senior Account Executive
alex.wilson@gtitourism.com.au // (02) 8077 3551
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,200 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 134 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company now offers one travel program, Marriott Bonvoy™, replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®(SPG). For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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