{"id":2000113097,"date":"2026-05-26T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000113097"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:43:37","slug":"kigali-marriott-hotel-four-points-by-sheraton-kigali-hosts-associates-appreciation-week-2026-with-strong-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kigali-marriott-hotel-four-points-by-sheraton-kigali-hosts-associates-appreciation-week-2026-with-strong-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Kigali Marriott Hotel & Four Points by Sheraton Kigali hosts Associates Appreciation Week 2026 with strong engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The week-long program highlighted the hotel\u2019s commitment to its associates by fostering a culture of appreciation and meaningful engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebrations began on May 18 with a warm welcome, as the Executive Committee and Heads of Departments (HoDs) thanked associates for their hard work and recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded with an exciting women\u2019s volleyball match between Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali, promoting teamwork and camaraderie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving back to the community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 19, the hotel marked its \u201cServe 360 Day,\u201d dedicated to community impact. Associates actively participated in a blood donation drive and supported a charity initiative for the Bethania Cancer Center, demonstrating the organization\u2019s commitment to social responsibility.
As well as Clothes and Linen Donation at Kibagabaga Hospital. The day continued with a spirited men\u2019s volleyball match between our two hotels, further strengthening teamwork and engagement among associates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promoting unity and talent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 20th, associates took part in a morning run that encouraged wellness and unity across departments. Throughout the day, ongoing recognition initiatives celebrated individual and team contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the same day, mental health was honored with an Impactful Stress Management Session for our associates to cope with pressure, improve focus and productivity, and maintain overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of the afternoon was a Talent Show Competition, where associates showcased their creativity, skills, and individuality in an energetic and engaging atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating achievement and well-being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 21st, marked as \u201cWinner\u2019s Day,\u201d focused on recognizing excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Talent Show reached its climax with a final round, while a relaxing Sip & Paint session provided associates with a creative and wellness-focused experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also had an engaging Financial talk session to help our associates better manage their personal finances, reduce financial stress, and make informed decisions about saving, budgeting, and investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A grand closing celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week concluded on May 22nd with continued engagement activities and preparations throughout the day, culminating in a vibrant closing celebration party in the evening. The event brought all associates together to celebrate their collective achievements and the success of the week><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associates Appreciation Week 2026 concluded as a powerful reflection of the Hotel’s dedication to its associates. By combining recognition, engagement, and community involvement, the initiative strengthened team spirit, inspired growth, and reinforced the hotel\u2019s culture of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success of AAW 2026 stands as a testament to the organization\u2019s belief that its associates are at the heart of its continued success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team members from Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali celebrated teamwork and excellence through sports, talent showcases, and wellness sessions during Associates Appreciation Week 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates participated in a variety of activities aimed at promoting unity, recognition, and community impact during the 2026 celebration week in Kigali.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates participated in a variety of activities aimed at promoting unity, recognition, and community impact during the 2026 celebration week in Kigali.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates Appreciation Week 2026 highlighted the commitment of Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali to employee well-being, teamwork, and social responsibility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates showcased creativity, teamwork, and talent during a series of activities held as part of Associates Appreciation Week 2026 at Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates Appreciation Week 2026 at Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali featured community outreach, recognition initiatives, and activities aimed at strengthening team spirit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The spirit of teamwork and appreciation was on full display as associates engaged in sports, talent competitions, and community initiatives throughout Associates Appreciation Week 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates at Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali came together for a week of recognition, wellness activities, and community service during Associates Appreciation Week 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Associates from Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali participated in sports, wellness programs, and charity activities as part of Associates Appreciation Week 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kigali Marriott Hotel & Four Points By Sheraton Kigali successfully hosted its Associates Appreciation Week (AAW) from May 18 to 22, 2026, bringing together associates, leadership, and community partners in a vibrant five-day celebration of teamwork, recognition, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000113134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000113097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000113134,"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","alt":"","caption":"Associates at Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali came together for a week of recognition, wellness activities, and community service during Associates Appreciation Week 2026.","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1000,"height":666,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","width":150,"height":100},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","width":300,"height":200},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","width":768,"height":511},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","width":1000,"height":666},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AAW-2026-PHOTOS_474.jpg","width":1000,"height":666}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000113097"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113097\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000113147,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113097\/revisions\/2000113147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000113134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000113097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000113097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000113097"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000113097"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000113097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}