Update regarding JW Marriott in Jakarta

Following the explosion on August 5th near the entrance of the JW Marriott in Jakarta, Indonesia, Marriott have said that they expect to resume operations within 30 days. 

The hotel is working closely with authorities and have relocated guests to a neighboring hotel. A list of employees and registered guests staying in the hotel has been assembled, and an employee assistance center has been established on site.

At last report, two hotel security guards were killed in the explosion. The hotel had approximately 270 guests and 642 employees. Marriott said it has accounted for all employees and is in the process of contacting all registered guests.

The JW Marriott Jakarta Assistance Fund has been established to help the families of the security guards who lost their lives and other employees injured in the incident.

For more information about guests or employees, call collect 01-402-390-3265 from outside the United States or toll-free 1-866-211-4610 within the United States only. All Media calls should be referred to 301-380-7770 (United States telephone number).