SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Singapore is proud to extend its partnership with Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon for two more years as the Official Elite Hotel of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The iconic three-day festival which will take place from 29 November to 1 December 2024, is expected to draw up to 50,000 participants globally. As the region's only World Athletics Gold Label race and an established marquee running event in Singapore's sporting calendar, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon welcomes professional, avid, and leisure runners to partake in an unparalleled running experience, while exploring Singapore's iconic city landmarks.
Natalie Dau, Guinness World Record Runner with Eddie Chang, Westin Run Concierge
This year, The Westin Singapore is bringing back Natalie Dau, a Guinness World Record holder for her Project 1000 charity run from Thailand to Singapore in 12 days as ambassador. Alongside her will be Soh Rui Yong, a Singaporean national long-distance runner who clinched the title of the fastest local athlete in last year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. In addition Joakim Gomez, a radio personality and an avid runner who clocked his personal best in last year's marathon.
To engage and support local runners in their marathon journey, the hotel has curated monthly run clinics and community runs leading up to the marathon weekend led by our Westin Run Concierge, Eddie Chang together with the appointed ambassadors. Amplifying these run clinics are renowned brands in the wellness and fitness industry such as PUMA and Hyperice, providing holistic support and re-affirming Westin as the pre-eminent wellness brand in hospitality.
Centrally located with convenient access to the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon trackside, guests who will be participating in the marathon can look forward to a rejuvenating weekend stay with the hotel's 3D2N Move Well: Marathon Stay package which includes daily breakfast, 30-minute Normatec Leg recovery massage or Heavenly Massage at the Heavenly Spa by WestinTM, late checkout, S$50 hotel credit per stay and an exclusive Westin bedroom slippers. For those who are seeking to elevate their marathon experience, The Westin Singapore will be launching Marriott Bonvoy Moments that include meet and greet with Elite runners, get up close and personal with our ambassadors, one pair of tickets to the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, access for two to the VIP Start Pen at the commencement of the day's races, and more.
"As a hotel and brand centered around well-being, our partnership with the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon makes perfect sense. At Westin we understand the demands travel places on our guests so everything we do is curated with their needs in mind" said James Walkden, General Manager of The Westin Singapore.
About The Westin Singapore
Located in the heart of scenic Marina Bay, The Westin Singapore offers signature wellness programs such as RunWestin, yoga classes and Westin Wellness Weekend retreats, all designed with guests' well-being in mind. The hotel offers 305 guestrooms and suites, four distinct dining venues, an outdoor infinity pool with a stunning view over Singapore's south coast, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym and TRX functional training equipment, and 1,350 square meters of versatile event spaces.
For more information, please visit thewestinsingapore.com.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality's global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand's Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 240 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and territories, guests can benefit from distinct wellness experiences including the brand's iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed, signature WestinWORKOUT® offerings such as its Fitness Studios with TRX fitness equipment, and its versatile Gear Lending program featuring the latest in recovery and strength training from Hyperice and Bala, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. For more information, please visit www.westin.com and stay connected on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Westin 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 free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Margareth Sugiarto Assistant Director, Marketing Communications The Westin Singapore 65.6922.6863 |
Teo Shi Min Assistant Marketing Communications Manager The Westin Singapore 65.6922.6861 |
