ExperienceGood Travel with Marriott Bonvoyin Asia Pacific
Newly launched pilot program set to allowguests to forge connections with local communities formeaningful travel across Asia Pacific whether at home or abroad
Chennai , 27January 2021–MarriottInternational today announces the launch of Good TravelwithMarriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia Pacific.Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, and with travelersincreasingly aspiring to make a positive impact on the communities they visit whether locally or abroad, the programaims tocreate opportunities for guests to forge first-hand connections with local communitiesand the environment during their stay, promoting both cultural understanding and positive change.
GoodTravel with Marriott Bonvoykicks offtoday with a pilot at 15 Marriott International hotels acrossAsia Pacific, offering curated purpose-driven experiences that focus on three distinct pillars: Environmental Protection which aims to support the resiliency of the natural environmentdue to environmental degradation, pollution and climate change; Community Engagement which aims to create a positive impact in the communities where Marriott Internationalproperties operate through cultural education or volunteerism, and Marine Conservation which aims to restore and preserve marine ecosystems and species.
As a global industry leader, Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s commitment to make a positive and sustainable impact wherever it does business, delivering value for associates, customers, owners, the environment, and communities around the world in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Marriott International is committed to be an enabler of positive connections, bringingthe benefits of goodtravel to its guests, associates, and communities in Asia Pacific.
From mangrove conservation in Fiji, coral transplantingand restoration in Okinawa and Maldives, beach clea nups in Sanya and Busan, to food redistribution in Bali,GoodTravelwithMarriott Bonvoyprovidesguests with the opportunity tocontributemeaningfully asthey explore and build deeper connections in their local communities at home or as theyventure overseas when travel resumes.
“One of the growing trends we’re observing is how conscious guestsare of their personal impact on the desti nati ons they visit. The launch ofGoodTravel with Marriott Bonvoy aspires to shift the way vacations are perceived – from pure leisure to value-adding opportunities to learn more about the natural environment and forgenew con nections with the local community,” said Bart Buiring, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Marriott Intern atio nal Asia Pacific. “Our ambition is to expand the program to most of our Asia Pacific leisure destinations over time,and be ready to welcome guests with meaningful travel experiences once travel returns.”
From emphasizing human rights protections and working with leading non-profits to reducing our environ me ntal impact and operating sustainable hotels, Marriott continues to prioritize efforts to serve its comm unit ies, the planet, and people worldwide. In 2020, support and engagement with communities where Marriott Inte rnational hotels operate in showed no signs of slowing. From donating essential items to providing special rates and stays for frontline workers, associates from hotels across Asia Pacific volunteered over 200,000 hours to serve most needy communities. With a growing footprint of more than 800 properties and 24 brands in Asia Pacific, the company is in a strong position to provide meaningful experiences at home and abroad, partnering with travelers todrivea positive change.
To learn more please visit www.marriottbonvoyasia.com/goodtravel
List of 15 pilot hotels:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
- JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong
- W Guangzhou
- The Sanya EDITION
- Sheraton Grand Zhengzhou Hotel
- Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
- JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
- W Bali – Seminyak
- Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
- The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
- Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
- JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
- Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- The Westin Denarau Island Resort Fiji
- Fairfield by Marriott Busan Songdo Beach
