TORONTO, May 28, 2020 /CNW/ - In recognition of healthcare
workers and caregivers on the frontlines battling COVID-19 in
communities across Canada, and to
say thank you and provide some much needed relief, RBC and Marriott
Bonvoy, Marriott International's travel program, have collaborated
to offer up to 5,000 free room nights at hotels near hospitals.
To implement this initiative, RBC and Marriott are working
together to identify the hospitals most impacted in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. Hospital administrators are
coordinating overnight accommodations for their frontline
healthcare workers at participating hotels near their
hospitals.
"We are grateful for first responders working tirelessly against
COVID-19 and supporting patients in our hospitals and communities
every day," said Laura Pallotta,
Vice President of Sales and Distribution, Marriott International,
Canada. "Providing guest rooms is
another way we are showing our heartfelt appreciation for the
selfless professionalism of these heroes on our behalf."
"As we continue the fight against COVID-19, it's important to
remember that our healthcare workers have been at the forefront of
this pandemic from the beginning," said Niranjan Vivekanandan, Vice-President, RBC
Healthcare. "They've been unwavering in their efforts to keep
Canadians healthy and safe, and we know that at the end of a long
shift, getting rest and recharging while keeping their own families
safe can provide peace of mind. It's our way of saying thank you,
in a meaningful way and to recognize their heroic efforts to keep
our communities safe."
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a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
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in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
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SOURCE RBC Royal Bank