[The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa] Started "Kise Beach Pumice Cleanup Campaign", an environmental conservation activity to remove pumice that has washed up on the coast of Okinawa

～Social and environmental conservation activities by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., volunteer guests who agree with the purpose of the "Community Footprint" activity～

Marriott International The The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa (Location: 1343-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, General Manager: Takashi Sasaki) will remove the pumice that washed up on the coast of Okinawa due to the effects of the submarine volcanoes of the Ogasawara Islands that erupted in August 2021. Environmental conservation activity, "Kise Beach Pumice Cleanup Campaign" has started. As part of the social and environmental conservation activities "Community Footprint" that The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. Cleanup Campaign” is a form of the desire of all the hotel staff to restore the beautiful sea of ​​Okinawa as soon as possible while interacting with guests. Guests who support the campaign and participate in volunteer activities will receive our hotel's original stainless steel "My Straw" as a souvenir. In this way, The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa will contribute to the reduction of marine plastic waste in order to pass on the clean sea and the marine ecosystems that live there to the next generation. Kise Beach, which faces Nago Bay, which is said to be the most beautiful on the mainland of Okinawa, is known for its long stretch of pure white sand and its beautiful scenery. It is a natural beach that you can enjoy. In addition, Kise Beach, which is located about 5 minutes by car from our hotel, is one of the locations recommended by our company for photo weddings. Kise Beach, which is popular not only with tourists but also with locals, is still being washed up by countless pumice stones even now, more than half a year after the eruption. are worried about Details of the campaign are as follows. *Advance reservations are not required. *Commemorative items are subject to change as stock runs out. *The event may be canceled without notice due to weather conditions on the day. Thank you for your understanding. In addition, The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa continues to offer eco-projects to pass on the beautiful natural environment of Okinawa to the next generation, such as the "Coral Seedling Experience" and the "Tour of Hiji Falls with a Nature Guide." increase. [About Community Footprint] The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is based on the basic philosophy of “participation, contribution, and inspiration” and focuses on the three areas of “hunger and poverty relief,” “children’s happiness,” and “environmental conservation.” L.L.C. is an ongoing social contribution activity. [About The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa] "The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa" is located on a hill rich in nature in Kise, Nago City, almost in the center of the main island of Okinawa. The motifs are tiles and white castle walls, as well as springs of water that have been revered as “sacred places” since ancient times. A castle in Ryukyu also means a place that warmly welcomes visitors, and is called a gusuku. The spirit of hospitality that has been cherished by the people of Ryukyu, who have long respected and protected courtesy, and the traditional service spirit of The Ritz-Carlton, Gusuku. ” welcomes guests.

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