SINGAPORE, April 2010 – Swissôtel The Stamford launches “We Care Week” campaign teeming with a remarkable collection of activities and initiatives dedicated to caring and compassion for its colleagues, its guests, the community it belongs to and the environment. “Taking place at every Swissôtel property all across the globe, "We Care Week" highlights Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts' commitment and passion towards sustainability whilst showcasing our care for the community and environment,” commented Aiden McAuley, General Manager, Swissôtel The Stamford and Regional Vice-President, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. “These activities are geared towards creating a greater sense of corporate camaraderie amongst our team members, at the same time drive vital messages to them and to our valued guests as well on the need to develop a sustainable mindset and healthy work practices,” Mr McAuley added.
As one of the country’s largest hotels and lion city’s towering icon of Swiss hospitality, Swissôtel The Stamford leverages on “We Care Week” as a valuable opportunity to reinforce key eco-friendly messages including the urgent need to develop greater care and affinity for the environment through sustainable practices. “We believe that through simple initiatives such as conducting an artisict collage competition for colleagues using recyclable materials, enforcing a “Lights Off” campaign in office areas after 7:30pm as well as encouraging everyone to keep their work areas clean and tidy, help remind our team members that we have a responsibility to our environment,” says Nigel Moore, Swissôtel The Stamford’s Director of Food & Beverage Services and the hotel’s Green and Sustainability Champion.
During “We Care Week”, a plethora of colleague-centric activities will be conducted including health talks on the most common issues affecting workers in the service and hospitality industry such as risks of obesity and high cholesterol as well as poor eyesight. A leisure jog involving Swissôtel The Stamford’s Executive Committee and Management teams, colleagues and guests will also be held twice daily covering 3.5km along the scenic Marina Bay Area to reinforce the need for everyone to maintain a healthier lifestyle amidst our busy schedules. A special Full Moon Yoga will also be conducted where a selected number of colleagues and guests will be provided with a complementary yoga experience under the moonlit sky on Thursday, 29 April 2010. This endeavour is also in line with the hotel’s commitment to inculcate the value of regular exercise and pursuing an active life amongst colleagues and guests alike.
Another vital pillar of Swissotel’s commitment to sustainability is focused towards caring for the community. As such, the 1,600 plus strong workforce of Swissôtel The Stamford and its sister property, Fairmont Singapore are encouraged to voluntarily support the needy by donating one or more non-perishable food items. These food items will be collected and donated to the AWWA Elderly Service & AWWA Family Service Centre. AWWA (Asian Women’s Welfare Association) was established in 1970 to empower the disadvantaged through programmes for the elderly, disabled and families.
In the same token, Swissôtel The Stamford will also provide children from the AWWA Family Service Centre for underprivileged and needy families a special afternoon tea. Led by General Manager Aiden McAuley, Director of Kitchens Otto Weibel together with members of Swissôtel The Stamford’s Executive Committee, the children will be treated to a memorable Afternoon Hi-Tea as well as an interactive cookie baking workshop under the guidance of the award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong.
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