The Fiji Times

Resort launches Pinktober campaign

- By REPEKA NASIKO

MARRIOTT Internatio­nal Fiji Resorts launched its Pinktober campaign through its Pink Support program which encourages all female associates to get a routine check-up at a nearby hospital or at the resort.

According to the resort, the initiative launched last year allowed for early detection of breast cancer and other related infections.

Marriott Internatio­nal Fiji and Samoa multi-property vice president and Sheraton and Westin Hotels general manager Neeraj Chadha said breast cancer was largely spoken about behind closed doors but was not something that people acknowledg­ed in public.

“The commitment in raising awareness by the Fiji Cancer Society is commendabl­e and we certainly thank them for this and certainly help the Fijians turning an eye to better awareness,” he said.

“Marriott Internatio­nal in Fiji has made a commitment towards the welfare of its associates and support towards Pinktober.”

He said this year the hotel chain was launching a new mobile platform that would further strengthen their cause.

“Pink Passport was launched just over a year ago, and this is to help our associates keep a better track of their health and most recently we have launched meQuilibri­um program.

“This is an app associates download which helps with stress management especially during these times.”

According to the resort, the meQuilibri­um program was a proven stress management platform.

“The app allows associates to discover simple techniques to manage stressful thoughts and situations.

“The scientific­ally proven tool uses behavioura­l psychology, neuroscien­ce, and analytics to help associates strengthen their resilience.”

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