Dusit hour: Making a greener world an hour at a time

MANILA, Philippines – Coming from a successful participation of the worldwide Earth Hour campaign to save Mother Earth, the Dusit Thani Manila launched “Dusit Hour” as its own little way to consistently show its concern for the environment.

“If every single human being in the world would take just a few small steps, make a few different choices, and think about their vital role in the world, restoring the world to its original beauty and resources is possibly within reach,” said Dusit Thani Manila general manager Prateek Kumar.

On a monthly basis, a 120-minute hotel-wide ‘lights off’ initiative shall be conducted and participated in by the entire Dusit Thani Manila, consisting of the DFiT Fitness Center, Devarana Spa and all its restaurants and bars. Basix, Benjarong, Umu and Fiesta San Miguel will use tea candles, while Tosca and Lobby Lounge will have rechargeable lamps. Hotel guests are also encouraged to switch off the lights in their rooms.

 “By voluntarily switching off the lights in all our restaurants and certain areas in the kitchen every last Saturday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., we believe we can make a greener better world an hour at a time,” shares Gilbert Uy, director of food and beverage.

As this campaign endeavors to save Mother Earth that eventually saves energy costs for the hotel, all its dining guests will also share in the saving benefits with a 30 percent discount on food and beverage orders for dinner every last Saturday of each month.

The Dusit Hour is an initiative of the all-new Dusit Thani Manila in its continuous fight against global warming.