MANGUPURA, balitourismnow.com – Now, this is something new! The Marriott Business Council Bali proudly launched “Road To Give 2025 Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo” at Fairfield by Marriott Bali Kuta Ngurah Rai on Friday, September 12, 2025.
“This annual initiative brings together more than 30 Marriott International properties across three iconic destinations to move for a good cause,” said Franklyn Kocek, General Manager of Multi-Property Four Points by Sheraton Bali Seminyak & Fairfield by Marriott South Kuta, who is also the Chair of Road To Give 2025 Bali.
As part of Marriott International’s largest annual fundraising initiative, Road To Give promotes an active lifestyle by giving back to local communities by encouraging employees and the public to get moving—whether by running, walking, or cycling.
This event reflects Marriott International’s Serve 360 commitment to creating a positive and sustainable impact, while reinforcing its “Be People” brand and its brand pillars, which empower employees to be their best selves and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
Spanning three iconic destinations, this initiative will unite more than 30 Marriott International properties and feature a series of runs, walks, and community activations.
In Lombok, it will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. Organized by Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort and The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Road To Give 2025 Lombok will feature a 3K Charity Walk combined with beach and roadside cleanups, emphasizing environmental stewardship while engaging participants in collective action for the environment.
In Bali, it will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. The event is organized by 27 properties in Bali. Road To Give 2025 Bali will feature a 5K Run and 2K Fun Run for families and casual participants, exciting F&B outlets, and various community activities showcasing a lively celebration that combines health, purpose, and community spirit.
Meanwhile, in Labuan Bajo, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, organized by TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, Road To Give 2025 Labuan Bajo will feature a 5K Run that will bring together colleagues, local partners, and the surrounding community to move toward shared goals and create meaningful change.
Franklyn Kocek stated that funds raised from Road To Give 2025 Indonesia in Bali, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, and other cities across Indonesia will be distributed to two non-profit partners: the Bali Children Foundation, which provides access to education for underprivileged children in Bali and Lombok, and Solar Chapter, which provides solar-powered water and lighting systems. solar power to remote villages in East Nusa Tenggara.
“Road To Give 2025 is a moment where prosperity meets purpose. By uniting through movement, we build stronger communities and ensure that our efforts extend beyond ourselves to support education and access to clean energy,” said Franklyn Kocek.
I Wayan Raksa, General Manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa and Co-chair of the Marriott Business Council Bali, said Road To Give reflects Marriott’s spirit of service and shared responsibility for advancing the communities in which it operates.
“Through this initiative, we demonstrate how collaboration across 30 Marriott International properties can help drive long-term positive change in Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo,” said I Wayan Raksa.
Meanwhile, Andre Prawiradisastra, Head of Marketing Communications Division of GWK Cultural Park, stated that GWK Cultural Park is proud to host Road To Give 2025 Bali.
“By opening our cultural space for this charity run, we are not only providing a platform but also creating an environment that supports philanthropy and community bonding. Our support goes beyond logistics; it reflects our commitment to Bali’s heritage and spirit of togetherness,” he explained.
In addition to the main event, participants and supporters can also contribute by bidding on luxury stays at Marriott International hotels and resorts in popular destinations like Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and India through an online auction at https://bit.ly/RTG2025BaliAuction. “The auction is open until October 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM (Bali Time/GMT+8). Direct donations are also accepted,” he added.
Road To Give 2025 embodies Marriott International’s Serve 360 commitment: Doing Good in Every Direction. “Through its ‘Nurture Our World’ initiative, the company supports the well-being of children and communities, while its ‘Sustainable Responsible Operations’ initiative drives progress in energy and resource sustainability,” he concluded. [rls]