IN AN ENLIGHTENED MOVE, SHERATON MONTAZAH GOES DARK IN OBSERVANCE OF EARTH HOUR 2010 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Mark Environmental Awareness Event Sheraton Montazah to Stag Earth Hour Celebration’s Participation

Sheraton Montazah has left guests in the dark yesterday. But it’s all for a good cause.

Sheraton Montazah turned off its lights in observance of Earth Hour, a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund to send a powerful global message about environmental awareness and caring for the planet.

Sheraton Montazah shared other energy-saving measures during Earth Hour, March 27 Among them : Turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in appropriate public areas such as restaurants and bars; and using in-room voicemail messages and in-room television messages to inform guests about Earth Hour observances.

“Earth Hour gives Sheraton Montazah the opportunity to take part in the biggest ever global event in the fight against climate change, and to demonstrate to our associates and guests just how important simple actions can be towards saving energy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions”,said Atef Wilson, General Manager of the Hotel. “Earth Hour symbolizes that working together each of us at Starwood can make an impactful difference on the health of our planet.”

Hundreds of Starwood hotels around the world also coordinated Earth Hour awareness events, including community walk-a-thons, public candlelight “unplugged” concerts, and receptions for guests featuring signature green cocktails.