Marriott International awards Dubai properties for outstanding community relations

Managers from the JW Marriott Dubai, Renaissance Hotel Dubai, Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai and the Ramada hotel gathered at the JW Marriott Dubai to receive this accolade, which was presented to the group by Mr. Ibrahim Barghout, Chairman of the Marriott Business Council Dubai and General Manager of the JW Marriott Dubai. Mr. Barghout was presented with the award by Mr. Marriott himself, at a recent Marriott Business Council gathering held in the US in May.

"This award recognises all the hard work and dedication, not only of the Marriott Business Council, but of all Marriott associates here in Dubai. As a team we have worked hard to give something back to the community in which we work; through our relations with the Al Noor School for Special Needs, the Emirates Environmental Group and the Al Rashid Paediatric Centre," explained Mr. Barghout.

The evening was attended by General Manager of the Renaissance Hotel Dubai, Mr. Francisco Gile; General Manager of the Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai, Ms. Sanne Emborg; General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Green Community, Ms. Elaine Watson; and General Manager of the JW Marriott Dubai, Mr. Ibrahim Barghout.

Marriott International community care programmes include operating as an Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Operation, as well as engaging in Spirit to Serve activities that help to positively impact the community in which Marriott has a prescence.