Building on The Ritz-Carlton brand's
longstanding commitment to supporting the global community, all
sales of the exclusive art series will go directly to Sutton Trust
through The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints Fund
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Company, L.L.C. has commissioned a series of travel posters
created by artist partner Louis-Nicolas
Darbon to celebrate the brand's ongoing partnership with the
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. The Ritz-Carlton has a legacy of
giving back through its Community Footprints program, and through
this fund will donate all proceeds from the sale of the posters to
Sutton Trust. Community Footprints is The Ritz-Carlton's social and
environmental responsibility program guided by the principles to
engage, to contribute and to inspire, with the goal of making a
difference in child well-being and hunger and poverty relief.
"The Ritz-Carlton has a long history of giving back," commented
Jenni Benzaquen, Senior Vice
President and Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton and
St. Regis. "As we continue to
expand our relationship with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, we
are proud to support their partner, Sutton Trust, and its
commitment to championing social mobility."
Louis-Nicolas Darbon, artist
partner for The Ritz-Carlton brand, has created seven canvas travel
posters, in addition to one portrait of Driver Sir Lewis Hamilton and one portrait of Driver George
Russell as part of the series. The travel posters have been
inspired by iconic cities from the 2022 season, including
Miami, Montreal, Mexico
City, Melbourne,
Budapest, Singapore and Abu
Dhabi. Each poster is available as an original canvas, sized
at 90 cm x 120 cm and signed by Toto
Wolff, Sir Lewis Hamilton and
George Russell, and as a limited
edition print sized at 76 cm x 101 cm. 10 prints will be available
for each of the travel posters. The original canvas paintings are
priced at $13,000 each, while the
limited edition prints are $3,000
each. The original portraits of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and
George Russell are each signed by
the respective driver. The signed portraits are priced at
$25,000.
Best known for his portraits of iconic figures, Louis-Nicolas Darbon is a London-based artist whose work has been
exhibited both nationally and internationally, with solo shows in
London, Mexico City, Tokyo, Los
Angeles, Bangkok and
more.
"We are delighted to have been able to introduce our partners at
The Ritz-Carlton to one of our Accelerate 25 partners, the Sutton
Trust," commented Paul Mills, Chief
People Officer, Mercedes-AMG
PETRONAS F1 Team. "The Sutton Trust achieves fantastic work
and results with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and
being able to contribute to their ongoing success through the
proceeds of the Travel Poster series is a great example of how our
partnerships can work together to help us achieve our aim of a more
diverse and inclusive team and sport."
Launched in December 2020,
Accelerate 25 is the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team's five
year program of action to make the team even more diverse and
inclusive. It was created out of the belief that an inclusive
culture drives innovation and creativity, resulting in improved
performance both on and off the track. Through Accelerate 25, the
Team has partnered with Sutton Trust, an educational charity based
in the United Kingdom that aims to
improve social mobility and address educational disadvantages for
young people from non-privileged backgrounds through university and
career access programmes, policy advocacy and research.
The Ritz-Carlton will launch the poster series with a private,
experiential event on October 27 at
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City. The
immersive celebration, designed to enliven the senses, will include
music, cocktails, art and entertainment, toasting the unveiling of
the travel poster series, which were inspired by the vibrant
colors, culture and backdrop of Grand Prix destinations worldwide.
The canvases and posters are available for purchase at
https://travelposterseries.com/.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC currently operates more than 110
hotels in 35 countries and territories. For more information or
reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com,
for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to
join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company,
L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott
Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The
program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands,
exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and
unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite
status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information
about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned
hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with
over 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The
Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W
Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any
other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at
hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts
and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases
with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for
experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or
through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy
Boutiques®. To enroll for free or for more information about
Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. For more
information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In
addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on
Twitter and Instagram.
About Accelerate 25
Launched in December 2020, Accelerate 25 is
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team's
five year programme of action to make the team even more diverse
and inclusive. An inclusive culture drives innovation and
creativity, leading ultimately to improved performance both on and
off the track.
About Sutton Trust
The Sutton Trust champions social
mobility from birth to the workplace so that all young people have
the chance to succeed in life. We do this through evidence-led
programmes, agenda-setting research and policy influence. To learn
more about The Sutton Trust, visit https://www.suttontrust.com
.
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