How to choose a safe hotel if planning to travel in the post pandemic period
If you are planning to travel either for business or leisure, we give you a simple checklist to help you through your decision-making process.
Does the hotel follow a COVID-19-related safety program?
Are the hotel’s COVID-19 program and actions aligned with national and international health authorities’ requirements?
Does the hotel apply physical distancing and other prevention measures, both for employees and guests?
Are hotel team members and other supporting staff regularly trained in COVID-19 prevention measures, such as handwashing, wearing of personal protective equipment?
Does the hotel have procedures in place for symptom screening for team members, staff and guests?
Does the hotel offer COVID-19 testing or provide information on how to access such testing for team members and guests?
Does the hotel have a policy and procedure for guests on preventative actions and the wearing of PPE?
Does the hotel conduct increased cleaning and disinfection of frequent touch points in all areas of the hotel with hospital-grade products?
Are in-house and outsourced staff regularly trained on these procedures?
Does the hotel offer hand sanitizer at all entrances and in various locations throughout the hotel?
Does the hotel have procedures in place in case a guest or member of staff tests positive for the virus and/or shows symptoms?
Does the hotel encourage and promote vaccination for staff?
Although vaccinations programs are going at a steady level all over the region, the new Delta variant is causing concerns among governments and making plans to return to normality slow down.