Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts offers Relief to Tsunami Victims

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts around the world have come together to do their bit to help the victims affected by the December 2004 Tsunami.

All 18 Pan Pacific managed properties across 11 countries recently launched initiatives to contribute funds from the sale of beverages, event tickets and other revenue sources. Money was also collected from both hotel associates and guests through donation boxes at the lobby and restaurants as well as loose change envelopes for guests checking out of the hotel. 

“We are deeply shocked at the tragic events that have unfolded and as we believe in uncompromising commitment to the community, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts around the world set up teams to drive the collection of not just of funds but also of essential supplies for the victims of this humanitarian tragedy,” said Mr. Ichigo Umehara, President, Pan Pacific Resorts and Hotels. “Our hearts go out to the families who have lost their loved ones and for those whose lives have been dramatically changed by the earthquake and Tsunami.”

Pan Pacific hotels close to the affected areas honored the call for the waiver of cancellation fees.

The Pan Pacific Bangkok assisted the Thai authorities by providing complimentary room nights for those victims returning to their home countries via Bangkok. The hotel raised more than Baht 50,000 through promotional activities at the hotel with all proceeds going to Thai Red Cross. In addition, hotel associates conducted a blood donation drive at the Thai Red Cross and collected emergency supplies for this cause.

Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur in addition to donations from hotel associates and guests, raised funds for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society by donating 10% of total food and beverage dinner revenue on 31 December 2004 at the following outlets – Selera Restaurant, Hai Tien Lo and Keyaki. In addition, sales of selected wines on 31 Dec 2004 were also contributed.

Pan Pacific Glenmarie Kuala Lumpur organized a Charity Drive from 30 December 2004 to 5 January 2005 to raise funds and donations in the form of canned food, clothes and blankets for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.

Pan Pacific Singapore donated S$25,000 and contributed blankets and sheeting to the Singapore Red Cross. Additional funds raised from donations and the silent charity auction held during the fundraising event on New Year’s Eve also went to the Singapore Red Cross.

Pan Pacific Yokohama collected funds for the Japan Red Cross Society between 5 to 15 January through donation boxes placed within the hotel.

Palau Pacific Resorts embarked on a donation drive to raise funds from its hotel associates and guests for the Palau Red Cross.

Both Pan Pacific hotels Mauna Lani Bay and Vancouver raised generous amounts through their individual donation drives. They raised close to S$20,000 collectively.

Tokyu Corporation, the parent company of the Pan Pacific hotel group also contributed generously in aid of the Tsunami victims.

In addition, all Pan Pacific hotels and resorts collected cash donations from hotel associates and guests, and also provided supplies needed in the affected areas. The cash donations were then collectively forwarded to the Red Cross and all other items donated were sent through to the various relief organizations in the various countries.

To encourage hotel associates to donate generously, the Pan Pacific Corporate office matched dollar for dollar all donations received from its hotel associates around the world.

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