MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL IN ASIA PACIFIC SUPPORTS FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS THROUGH COMMUNITY CAREGIVER PROGRAM

Over 80 hotels across the region will offer special rates in support of medical and frontline workers through this COVID-19 period

Hong Kong: 28 April 2020 – Marriott International in Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) has launched its Community Caregiver Program for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The devastating impact of COVID-19 has been felt over the world, and as an organization that puts people first, Marriott International recognizes the need to unite with the community in its fight against coronavirus. The Community Caregiver Program has been launched to provide support to the healthcare workers who are at the forefront of this pandemic, with a special rate to book hotel rooms. Marriott International has properties across the globe, with some located near hospitals and government buildings, and the initiative has been implemented to allow frontline healthcare professionals the option to have a place to stay that is in close proximity to their workplace as they aid in COVID-19 response efforts.

Beyond the Community Caregiver Program, Marriot International has also established various programs to aid in the urgent fight against the pandemic, including Marriott Bonvoy’s Giving Platform. Through the initiative, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to donate their points to relief organizations that are active in COVID-19 responses around the world that Marriott is also supporting. These include the American Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF and World Central Kitchen.

In the Asia Pacific, hotels have been demonstrating the extraordinary collective power of people to help others. In these challenging and unprecedented times, associates from hotels across the region have volunteered over 40,000 hours to serve their communities. Contributions include food donation, making of protective personal gears for front line medical staff, and securing shelter for medics and journalists.

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