By Our Reporter
Sheraton Kampala Hotel will this Saturday 25th March, 2017 from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm join the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Hour by turning off the lights in the Hotel lobby.
There will be a candle lighting session in the hotel lobby during this time and guests are invited to come and witness the occasion. This event aims at creating awareness of the devastating effects of climate change.
Sheraton has over the years celebrated this day because of its concern for the environment.
“We are continuously finding ways of not only conserving but also creating awareness for the conservation efforts. We have the ‘Going Green’ initiative that gives guest credit on their hotel bills if they opt in to the program that helps save energy, water and reduce the use of chemicals and detergents,”said Jean Philippe Bittencourt the hotel’s General Manager.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager Jean Philippe Bittencourt
Earth hour is held worldwide every year to encourage individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of their commitment to the planet.
The day started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and it has since seen its popularity grow to have more than 7000 cities and towns worldwide participating.
“We are very passionate and mindful about our environment. This is clearly shown by the Sheraton Gardens that we have conserved for now almost 50 years. As we celebrate our Golden Jubilee, renovation is part of our plan to not only enhance the appearance of the hotel but to also create a better experience for all of our guests. We encourage everyone to keenly consider the environment by conserving energy, afforestation, avoid poaching and planting more trees .Uganda has a huge tourism potential and we can ensure this by protecting the natural habitats which will ensure that we continue reaping from the benefits of eco-tourism,” he added.