Media Alert - Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites Hosts Community Event in Support of Earth Hour

Enjoy Earth Hour at Don Valley's Urban Oasis with Tiki Torches, Hot Chocolate, S'mores and more

TORONTO, March 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites will be demonstrating its support for WWF's annual Earth Hour tonight by powering down the hotel's electricity to only essential services. In addition, after residents shut off the electricity in their homes, Toronto Don Valley is hosting an open invite for the community to spend Earth Hour at the hotel enjoying snacks and hot drinks. "Last year Toronto saw a 6.8 per cent drop in power use during Earth Hour according to Toronto Hydro," says Kevin Porter, General Manager of Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites. "We hope our community event will help provide some added motivation to the residents in our surrounding community."

WHO:	Kevin Porter, General Manager, Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
	The Don Valley and East York community
WHAT:	- A community Earth Hour celebration
	- An opportunity for Toronto Don Valley's East York community to mingle with their neighbours while supporting a worthy cause
	- After powering down their homes, guests will enjoy festive outdoor bites including s'mores and hot chocolate while taking in the relaxing hotel atmosphere complete with tiki torches and great music
	Interview and Photo Opportunities available
WHEN:	Saturday, March 23, 2012
	8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
	175 Wynford Drive, Toronto (Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue East)

About the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites

Designed as Toronto's first boutique urban resort, the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites (TDV) is a full-service hotel and meeting place designed to restore, relax and reinvigorate. As a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotel Group, TDV is among the world's best independent hotels & resorts.  The Toronto hotel features 353 elegantly appointed guest rooms, a restaurant led by an award-winning executive chef, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, steam room, sauna, fitness room, meeting facilities, activity desk, airport shuttle, and more.  For more information, visit: www.torontodonvalleyhotel.com.

SOURCE: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites

Pamela K. Singh
Korrelation Communications
647.393.7267
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Kevin Porter
Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
416.385.6713
[email protected]