Earth Hour: Reconnect with the Past with Hilton Hotels

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE. – March 2019 – Hilton hotels located in the scenic Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah will celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday 30th March in association with Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research. Aligning with Hilton’s global commitment to responsible travel and tourism through the brands Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy, Travel with Purpose, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah and Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort commit to reducing their environmental footprint by half and doubling their investment in social impact, by 2030.

Guests from Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort as well as Al Hamra Residence and Village are invited to observe Earth Hour. The event will be held at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, home to an enchanting old fortress and one of the oldest and best-preserved coastal villages in the UAE at 8pm on Saturday 30^th March.

Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an authentic cultural experience and as the lights switch off witness the traditions and customs of UAE through traditional folk dances and vibrant cultural performances including a captivating Sea Dancer Performance. Culinary delights combining fresh organic ingredients supplied by the green house farm, The Farm House, will be served to all participants.

Date: Saturday, 30^th March, 2019

Time: 20:00 – 21:30

Available to: All hotel guests from Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, Al Hamra Residence and Village

For further information about Earth Hour, Reconnect with Past, please contact rktwa.mkt@waldorfastoria.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of nearly 30 iconic properties in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from the moment a guest books through checkout. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by visiting news.waldorfastoria.com, and follow Waldorf Astoria on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,200 properties with more than 856,000 rooms, in 105 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,200 properties with more than 856,000 rooms, in 105 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. With more than 71 million members, Hilton Honors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise, items on Amazon Shop with Points; make charitable contributions; or gain access to unique events through the Hilton Honors auction platform (hiltonhonors.com/auctions), such as exclusive artist experiences and hotel concert events with Live Nation®, and race experiences with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team. The program is free to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonhonors.com. Connect with Hilton Honors at news.hiltonhonors.com.