Marriott Relaunches and Expands its Donation
Program in the Caribbean,
Latin America, Europe, Middle
East and Asia
Pacific
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World
Children's Day, Marriott International announced it is working
together with UNICEF to relaunch and expand its donation
program "Check Out for Children." The program—which invites guests
to make a voluntary donation for each night of their stay—is now
live in over 500 properties across 40 countries in Marriott's
Caribbean, Latin America (CALA), Europe, Middle
East, Africa (EMEA) and
Asia Pacific excluding
China (APEC) regions.
Over the course of nearly three decades, hotels in the company's
portfolio have helped Marriott raise over $50M for UNICEF, benefiting more than
4.5M children worldwide, mainly
through the Check Out for Children donation program. With the
program's official relaunch in February
2023, Check Out for Children has generated over $250,000 in additional support for UNICEF.
Additionally, since 2022, Marriott, along with the Marriott
Disaster Relief Fund, Marriott Bonvoy and Marriott guests, have
contributed over $1.3M to UNICEF.
These contributions have gone toward responding to some of the
world's most severe challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic,
natural disasters and humanitarian crises as well as providing
ongoing care for the world's most vulnerable children.
"Marriott is proud to continue its legacy of serving our world
in collaboration with UNICEF," said David
Marriott, Chairman of the Board, Marriott International.
"Since 1995, we have worked with UNICEF to provide much needed
funding for youth health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation,
quality education and skill building, and the protection and care
of children in the face of natural disaster. The Check Out for
Children program is an incredible opportunity for our guests and
our hotels to support UNICEF's relentless pursuit of bettering the
lives of children around the world."
Marriott's Check Out for Children program helps fund UNICEF's
ongoing efforts to make a better world for every child in over 190
countries and territories. The program invites guests to make a
voluntary donation to their bill at check-in, with the option to
remove or modify the donation at any time during their stay.
Donations will be used to help further UNICEF's work across the
regions through initiatives like creating safe and clean
environments for children in CALA; providing access to education in
APEC; and helping protect refugees and advocate for children with
disabilities in EMEA.
"For nearly 30 years, Check Out for Children has raised funds to
support UNICEF's work to protect the rights of every child. Our
partnership with Marriott International is helping UNICEF reach
children wherever and whenever the need is greatest," said
Carla Haddad Mardini, Director of
Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF. "We are grateful for
the innovative way in which Marriott has invited its guests to
learn more about UNICEF and support our work to meet children's
needs throughout every stage of childhood and adolescence,
including being there before, during and after emergencies,
providing vital assistance."
As part of Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability and social impact
platform, the Check Out for Children program reflects the company's
larger commitment to Nurture Our World, making the communities
where Marriott operates better places to live, work, and visit.
To learn more about the Check Out for Children program visit
https://serve360.marriott.com/nurture/unicef-checkout-for-children
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in
Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties across more than
30 leading brands in 139 countries and territories. Marriott
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy,
its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please
visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company
news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with
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About UNICEF
The United Nation Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190
countries and territories to pursue a more equitable world for
every child. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any
other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and
immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education,
emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by
rallying the American public to support the world's most vulnerable
children. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the
rights of all children and helps every child thrive. For more
information visit unicefusa.org. UNICEF does not endorse any
company, brand, product or service. UNICEF's work is funded
entirely through the voluntary support of millions of people around
the world and our partners in government, civil society and the
private sector.
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