Beirut, Lebanon – January 2019: Based on the strong belief of Rotana Hotels in the importance of social responsibility and its effective role in making a difference within the community and its members, their bountiful year culminated with a series of interactive humanitarian activities both internally and externally.
Gefinor Rotana participated with its employees in a multitude of activities that brought joy to many hearts and gave a meaning to humanity, by collaborating with the Lebanese Red Cross Association and by taking part in the blood donation campaign to save lives. Moreover, the hotel hosted in its premises Muath al Tarify a visually impaired athlete and winner at the Jordan Marathon 2017, in the special needs category, which portrayed the support of the hotel to this cause that elevates humanity to the highest levels and dissipates the theory of differences between individuals.
Moreover, Christmas spirit took a big chunk of the hotel’s activities, as it launched a one month donation campaign for the employees to support Bonheur du Ciel NGO, after which 20 elderly were invited for lunch at the hotel’s premises, where they had an early Christmas celebration along with the staff. A Christmas market was also held at the hotel, featuring hampers produced by the members of Beit Rafqa Organization, to support their cause. Last but not least, kids from “Zahrat El Ihsan” school were invited to spend a wonderful day at the hotel, enjoying festive songs and delicious food, leaving happy with their Christmas gifts.
As for Raouche Arjaan by Rotana hotel, it has also organized several CSR activities, among which an awareness session for its employees around diabetes, also done by Gefinor Rotana, in collaboration with Dialeb NGO. Raouche Arjaan by Rotana has also celebrated the festive season with the kids of Home of Hope NGO, by offering those gifts and clothes. Moreover, the hotel collaborated with the Lebanese Food Bank and prepared food for the kids of Libami NGO, as well as visited Beit Rafqa premises and spent unforgettable moments with its elderly residents.
These humanitarian initiatives aim to develop a spirit of love and cooperation among employees and highlight the importance of CSR activities in changing the society by supporting its members and emphasizing on Rotana Hotels’ vision and their commitment to supporting humanitarian causes.