KOCHI, INDIA--(Marketwire - Oct 25, 2012) - The afternoon of 7th October was a special affair of celebrations of the festival of giving- joy of giving week. The new luxury hotel in Nedumbassery, Courtyard by Marriott, Kochi Airport, that is scheduled to open in December 2012, partnered with Emanuel Orphanage to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week.
The hotel associates surprised the children residing at Emanuel Orphanage when they reached the home with unexpected gifts and toys, and also decorated the space with balloons, ribbons and other decorations. The Kochi 4 star hotel team, along with the children, conducted various interactive activities and played fun games with them, while a few members of the team arranged a special treat with cakes, sandwiches and soft drinks. The children were overwhelmed with the team's gesture and beamed with happiness all along.
The Joy of Giving Week -- a 'festival of giving,' is a national movement, supported by this Kochi, India hotel, which seeks to galvanize the giving spirit of all those who have always wanted to help the underprivileged. Marriott International as a company has always worked towards supporting the community and lending a hand in making our surroundings a better place to live. Such initiatives are at the core of many Marriott activities and have been given a special name of- 'Sprit to Serve the Community.'
Mr. Prakash Jayadevan, Hotel Manager Courtyard by Marriott, Kochi Airport, one of the premier Smart City hotels, stated, "Marriott as a company has always worked with the philosophy of Spirit to Serve our Associates, customers and Community; this event has given us a chance to understand the small requirements of children hailing from underprivileged sections of the society; creating an opportunity to extend our support in creating a brighter future for them."
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