JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts team up with Conde Nast Traveler to auction off 20 dream vacations to benefit Youth Career Initiative

During the month of October, trips will be available for bid online at ebay.com/JWMarriottHotelsForCharity. Details of the auction and trip descriptions can also be found in the October issue of Conde Nast Traveler, on stands now.

Twenty incredible travel experiences will be auctioned off, including six-night stays at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing, JW Marriott Hotel Denver at Cherry Creek, JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hotel Caracas, JW Marriott Hotel Lima, JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai, JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Hotel Quito, JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro and the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit Youth Career Initiative (YCI). Founded in 1995 and now operating on four continents, YCI is a program designed to help at-risk youth break the cycle of poverty through professional education and experience. Supported through the Prince of Wales Foundation and championed within the hotel industry by Marriott International, YCI is one of many social responsibility, community engagement, and environmental programs Marriott supports to strengthen communities around the world.

"We were thrilled to be able offer these 20 incredible JW Marriott vacations for auction," said Belinda Pote, Marriott's senior vice president of international marketing. "In addition to the funds raised by the auction, our J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation will match the funds raised up to $100,000. Your bid will not only provide you with an unforgettable luxury hotel experience but will help young people secure the life and vocational skills they need for a better future."

JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts is Marriott International's global luxury brand. JW Marriott hotels appeal to travelers who appreciate and value authenticity, anticipatory but unobtrusive personal service that exceeds expectations, delectable dining experiences and luxurious but unpretentious surroundings. With its extensive fitness and spa facilities, this brand is particularly factored by seasoned business travellers who want to minimize stress and maintain their person well-being on the road. There currently are 36 JW properties currently operating globally; another 18 JW Marriott hotels and resorts will open worldwide over the next 36 months.