Marriott’s largest event to-date on October 18th, 2024, saw a record 160 golfers tee off at Blue Canyon Country Club’s Lake Course, in support of Save the Children Thailand and Operation Smile Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, has successfully staged its 3rd Annual Marriott Bonvoy Thailand Charity Golf Day, which saw a record field of 160 keen golfers and business leaders tee-off in Phuket with the shared goal of transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in Thailand.
Hosted on Friday October 18th, 2024, at Blue Canyon Country Club’s beautiful yet challenging Lake Course, this important event achieved its target of raising THB 2.8 million for two highly worthwhile charitable foundations: Save the Children Thailand and Operation Smile Thailand. Marriott Bonvoy would like to thank everybody involved in making this such a fantastic occasion, including its guests, associates, and its 17 esteemed sponsors, including Asset World Corporation and Serta.
This brings the total amount of funds raised from the first three Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Days to an impressive THB 7.8 million since 2022.
Bangkok, Thailand - Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, has successfully staged its 3rd Annual Marriott Bonvoy Thailand Charity Golf Day, which saw a record field of 160 keen golfers and business leaders tee-off in Phuket with the shared goal of transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in Thailand.
Hosted on Friday October 18th, 2024, at Blue Canyon Country Club’s beautiful yet challenging Lake Course, this important event achieved its target of raising THB 2.8 million for two highly worthwhile charitable foundations: Save the Children Thailand and Operation Smile Thailand. Marriott Bonvoy would like to thank everybody involved in making this such a fantastic occasion, including its guests, associates, and its 17 esteemed sponsors, including Asset World Corporation and Serta.
This brings the total amount of funds raised from the first three Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Days to an impressive THB 7.8 million since 2022.
Following the event, which was Thailand’s biggest charity golf day to-date, a cheque was presented in a ceremony at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town on November 29th, 2024. All the proceeds will now be sent directly to Save the Children Thailand, which works tirelessly to support the kingdom’s most vulnerable young people, by providing life skills training and internship opportunities with Marriott, equipping them with real-world experience for a brighter future, and Operation Smile Thailand, which provides life-changing free treatments to underprivileged children born with facial deformities such as cleft lips and palates.
“The Marriott Bonvoy Thailand Charity Golf Day has become one of the most eagerly-anticipated dates on our calendar – an opportunity to come together, connect with our distinguished guests and esteemed sponsors, and raise vital funds for these important charitable foundations. This event is growing from strength to strength; this year we welcomed the highest number of golfers and raised more money than ever before. I would like to thank everyone for making this occasion such a tremendous success.” said Brad Edman, Market Vice President for Thailand, Cambodia & Myanmar.
“The Marriott Bonvoy Thailand Charity Golf Day has become one of the most eagerly-anticipated dates on our calendar – an opportunity to come together, connect with our distinguished guests and esteemed sponsors, and raise vital funds for these important charitable foundations. This event is growing from strength to strength; this year we welcomed the highest number of golfers and raised more money than ever before. I would like to thank everyone for making this occasion such a tremendous success.” said Brad Edman, Market Vice President for Thailand, Cambodia & Myanmar.
The Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day was created by the Marriott Business Council Thailand, which is dedicated to giving back to the community. The global network of Marriott Business Councils works closely with 50+ internationally recognized non-profit organizations and hundreds of charities to make a real difference to the lives of local people. This forms an integral part of Marriott’s global social impact and sustainability platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction.
“As one of Thailand's leading hospitality companies, we understand that we have a duty to give back to this wonderful country. Through our Marriott Business Council, we are striving to make a positive difference to the lives of local people, and the Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day is a great example of this commitment in action. In the last three years, this event has raised more than THB 7.8 million for disadvantaged young people and THB 200,000 for victims of devastating floods. We are proud to partner with Save the Children and Operation Smile Thailand as we help create a brighter future for our Thai communities,” added Daryn Hudson, Thailand & Cambodia Business Council Chair and General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort.
The Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day is set to return for its fourth annual edition in 2025. Follow https://www.facebook.com/MBVGolfCharity and stay tuned for further updates! For more information about Marriott’s Serve 360 program, please visit serve360.marriott.com.
“As one of Thailand's leading hospitality companies, we understand that we have a duty to give back to this wonderful country. Through our Marriott Business Council, we are striving to make a positive difference to the lives of local people, and the Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day is a great example of this commitment in action. In the last three years, this event has raised more than THB 7.8 million for disadvantaged young people and THB 200,000 for victims of devastating floods. We are proud to partner with Save the Children and Operation Smile Thailand as we help create a brighter future for our Thai communities,” added Daryn Hudson, Thailand & Cambodia Business Council Chair and General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort.
The Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day is set to return for its fourth annual edition in 2025. Follow https://www.facebook.com/MBVGolfCharity and stay tuned for further updates! For more information about Marriott’s Serve 360 program, please visit serve360.marriott.com.
