The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester joins 1 billion around the globe in turning out lights for Earth Hour

March 29, 2010 - PRLog -- The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester joined an estimated 1 billion people around the globe - from Beijing, China to the Arctic Circle - as they turned out the lights in observation of Earth Hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27.

Earth Hour, now in its third year, asks everyone on the planet to turn out the lights for one hour to bring attention to climate change. The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester hosted a special observance in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge with “green” cocktails and glo-lights. The hotel’s famous tower was lit green in honor of the event and lights went out from 8:30- 9:30 p.m.

“We hope that this symbolic gesture will encourage people to take personal steps to cut their energy use and reduce their carbon footprint – an important step in reversing the damage to our planet caused by carbon emissions,’’ said Marcie McGeehan, Sales & Marketing Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. “Earth Hour is in keeping with Ritz-Carlton, Westchester’s green policy. The hotel was recently designated a 3 Green Leaf Hotel by the Audubon Society.’’

The Rtiz Carlton, Westchester asks guests to take some simple actions to reduce energy use at home including:

Replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent bulbs.

Washing in cold water

Recycling paper and plastic

ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON WESTCHESTER:
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is the area’s premier hotel and sets new standards for hotels in the market.  It features 146 luxury rooms, an award-winning spa with rooftop pool and state-of-the-art fitness center, a comfortably elegant Lounge, and 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space, including a 500-person ballroom.  In addition, the hotel offers BLT Steak, located on the ground floor and Restaurant “42,” on the 42nd floor.  Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, The Ritz-Carlton Westchester is just minutes from Manhattan, yet miles from the ordinary.  The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester immerses its guests in all the luxury and cultural heritage that is Westchester County, and offers a beautiful retreat for both business travelers and leisure guests.


ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY L.L.C.:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Africa. Over 30 projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Sanya, Dublin and Beijing. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge, National Quality Award, which recognized outstanding customer service.

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