Guided by its core “Business-in-Community” ethos, the hotel group organised an afternoon of festive activities designed to create joyful memories. Children and their families participated in a Christmas cookie decoration workshop led by the hotel’s expert pastry chefs, followed by a lavish Christmas lunch buffet. Each guest departed with a gift set featuring homemade cupcakes and presents generously donated by Toys“R”Us.
The celebration was jointly hosted by Mr. Gerhard Aicher, Area General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong, and Ms. Magdalena Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of the CCF. This year’s event commemorates ten consecutive years of partnership between the organisations, underscoring a sustained commitment to supporting the local community.
“As an organisation rooted in Hong Kong for more than half a century, giving back to society is a fundamental belief,” said Mr. Aicher. “We deeply value our enduring partnership with the CCF and are grateful for the generous support from Toys“R”Us. While illness presents profound challenges, we believe moments of shared joy and togetherness can provide genuine comfort. My heartfelt thanks go to all the volunteers and our dedicated team for making this meaningful event possible.”
Marco Polo Hotels’ corporate social responsibility efforts in Hong Kong are strategically focused on youth advancement, environmental sustainability, and community welfare. This event exemplifies its ongoing commitment to these pillars.
The CCF is a leading Hong Kong social service agency. For more than 30 years, its mission has been to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by supporting their physical, psychological, and social well-being, and to improve survival rates through research, diagnostic, and treatment support.
About Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
Situated on Canton Road in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel are part of the Marco Polo Hotels brand. Each hotel adjoins Harbour City – Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex, which encompasses more than 450 shops and the world’s leading luxury brands. Collectively, the three hotels comprise 1,379 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, as well as 18 function spaces for celebratory or business events. The properties are managed by Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited – a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property, investments and container-terminal operations.
About Marco Polo Hotels
Marco Polo Hotels’ premium hotels in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and the Philippines reflect the adventurous ethos of their namesake – Marco Polo. Located in key destinations, each property is active in their community, committed to sustainability, and a central hub for gatherings and meaningful local experiences. The brand is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Visit marcopolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and over 950 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 34 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in member hotel revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
