Five Hilton Worldwide Hotels in Malaysia observe Earth Hour 2012
in support of energy conservation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – March 19, 2012 – Five Hilton Worldwide Hotels in Malaysia plan to mark Earth Hour 2012 from 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as people and organizations around the world turn off their lights in support of action on global climate change. Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Kuching, Batang Ai Longhouse Resort Managed by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur and many of the more than 3,800 hotels that are part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands are expected to take part in the event that will mobilize more than one billion people worldwide.
Five Hilton Worldwide hotels in Malaysia will be switching off the hotel’s main building exterior lighting and neon signage, dimming of interior lights in lobby and reception area this Earth Hour
“We are pleased to join in this global effort that galvanizes organizations and individuals around the world to symbolically switch off their lights in support of energy conservation,” said William Costley, Vice President Operations, Southeast Asia, Hilton Worldwide. “We encourage our guests and neighbours to join in on the movement,” he added.
Earth Hour will be celebrated at the five hotels with them switching off the hotel’s main building exterior lighting and neon signage, dimming of interior lights in lobby and reception area. In addition, the hotels are respectively organising a variety of activities including:
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
- Hilton Kuala Lumpur is offering candlelight dinner menus at its outlets, including the buffet at Sudu restaurant featuring the Flavours of Malaysia spread at RM98++ per person as well as a romantic dinner by the poolside at Boardwalk. Earth Hour tent cards will also be placed at all guest rooms to encourage guests to switch off their lights during Earth Hour.
Hilton Petaling Jaya
- The restaurants at Hilton Petalling Jaya namely Paya Serai, Genji Japanese Restaurant, Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant and Uncle Chilli’s will switch off, dim their lights and opt for candles instead. Expect a romantic ambience while showing commitment to protecting the environment with a candlelit dinner. Earth Hour guest letters will be placed in all guest rooms to invite hotel guests to join this collaborative effort by turning out their room lights beginning at 8.30pm.
Hilton Kuching and Batang Ai Longhouse Resort Managed by Hilton
- Hotel guests will be invited to participate in this world energy conversation day by switching off the lights in their rooms and adjourn to the hotel’s lounges to enjoy an acoustic music session by the resident band and a healthy drink specially concocted to commemorate Earth Hour.
Children during this Teaching Kids to CARE in conjunction with Earth Hour will learn about the effects of carbon monoxide on the environment
DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
- DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s quarterly Teaching Kids to CARE outreach programme on Earth Hour day will have 30 invited underprivileged children aged between eight to 11 years from Sunbeams Home to join the celebration. The CARE Committee, a team of hotel volunteers, will be engaging the children with interactive lesson plan on climate change, their effect and what they can do to help. The session will be culminated with a chance for the children to view KL City Centre goes dark from the hotel’s Terrance suites on Level 31 and 32 and them sharing their “Green Pledges”.
- The hotel’s Makan Kitchen restaurant will be serving candlelight dinner that is priced at RM79++ per person and Tosca, the hotel’s alfresco Italian restaurant, will be offering a charcoal cooked barbecue candlelight dinner priced at RM89++ per person.
CARE Committee of DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur engaging children with interactive lesson plan on climate change, their effect and what they can do to help this Earth Hou
Organized by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour began in 2007 as a way for individuals to show how simple steps can make a significant impact on reducing greenhouse gases and addressing climate change. The event has turned into a movement. 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.
Hilton Worldwide is the first major multi-brand hospitality company to make sustainability measurement a brand standard and recently earned ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management - one of the largest volume certifications awarded for commercial buildings. As part of that standard, Hilton Worldwide-branded properties commit to continuous improvements to their overall sustainability results each year. Across the portfolio, Hilton Worldwide has a made a five-year commitment, from 2009 to 2014, to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent, CO2 emissions by 20 percent, waste output by 20 percent and water consumption by 10 percent.
In 2010 alone, Hilton Worldwide saved more than $74 million in utility costs through a 6.6 percent reduction of energy use; 7.8 percent reduction of carbon output; 19 percent reduction of waste output; and 3.8 percent reduction of water use. Hilton Worldwide's global giving is currently focused on creating vibrant and sustainable communities wherever we operate. For more information, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/corporate-responsibility.