Manama Hotel Celebrates Team & Brand Unity With RIsolution Day

BAHRAIN--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - On May 14, 2013, Residence Inn by Marriott hotels around the world celebrated the brand's unique culture with RIsolution Day. More than 22,000 associates came together, including those at the Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair.

"With the celebration of RIsolution Day, it is also important to celebrate the culture of our hotel and our cultural strengths, which help our guests thrive and make it very unique," Akilan Karthikeyan, HR Manager at this Bahrain airport hotel, says.

Associates at this Manama, Bahrain hotel came together for a day of fun that included team-building exercises, associate recognition and a celebration. At day's end, each of the staff members signed the RIsolution Statement Poster, which helps to unite the team and show commitment to fostering the brand's unique culture year-round.

"We are very proud to be the first Residence Inn in the Middle East region and to be celebrating the second annual RIsolution Day," Sam Van Campenhout, general manager of this Bahrain International Circuit hotel, says.

Van Campenhout also recognizes that the success of these Bahrain suites is largely due to the hard work of the hotel's associates, who were recognized during RIsolution Day.

About Residence Inn Manama Juffair
Located in Al Fateh/Juffair and close to Bahrain International Airport, the Residence Inn Manama Juffair offers convenient, comfortable, extended-stay accommodations for both business and leisure travel. Choose from studio and one-, two- or three-bedroom suites, each with a separate area for living, sleeping, working and eating. The fully equipped kitchen features a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, and complimentary grocery-shopping service makes it easy to have a home-cooked meal even if "home" is thousands of miles away. Stay focused on work with a large desk and complimentary Wi-Fi. Relax with an LCD TV, marble bathroom and plush bed with pillow-top mattress. Begin mornings in the fitness center or outdoor heated pool before enjoying a complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet. Meet with clients in the hotel's meeting room before spending the day exploring; nearby attractions include the Manama and Gold souqs, Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain National Museum, Al Areen Wild Life Park, Barbar Temple and A'ali Pottery Village.

About Residence Inn
Residence Inn is Marriott International's second-largest lodging brand with more than 600 properties in North and Central America and the Caribbean with additional development under way in Europe and the Middle East and Africa. Residence Inn is a pioneer in the extended-stay hotel segment, being the first to serve the needs of business travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations for longer stays. Opening its doors to guests in 1975, the brand quickly assumed a leadership role, spearheading design and service standards for this lodging segment. Residence Inn's brand mission is to help business travelers thrive on long stays. Combining style and functionality, its suites are spacious, allowing travelers the ability to work, relax and maintain balance while on the road. Featuring fully functional kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas in every unit, Residence Inn offers guests flexibility and options that fit their routine. Personalized service and attention to detail help guests feel welcomed and appreciated. Amenities such as connectivity to home and office, health and fitness options and comfortable public areas in which to socialize or relax make Residence Inn the ideal choice for both business and leisure guests.