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Sweep HOTELS ARE INVESTING IN STRINGENT HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AND SANITISING TECHNOLOGY TO GIVE GUESTS CONFIDENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DURING THEIR STAY. RUTH HOGAN REPORTS.
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s a result of the pandemic, consumers continue to be conscious of hygiene measures and protocols when travelling and visiting hotels. Research commissioned by Lysol and Dettol, found that 80 per cent of people ‘definitely’ expect strict cleaning protocols in four- and five-star hotels. For this reason, hotels are investing in their hygiene measures to safely welcome travellers and corporate events. Hotel operator Accor has partnered with businessto-business platform Dettol Pro Solutions to introduce sanitising products to Accor’s hotels, apartments and resorts, such as Novotel, Mercure and Sofitel, particularly in reception, meeting and event spaces. “We prioritise all people’s health and wellbeing, and our investment in this partnership with a brand as trusted as Dettol will bring peace of mind to all when working or staying at one of our properties or attending for a meeting or event,” said Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry. Through this partnership, employees and guests will have access to a range of Dettol’s hygiene products such as Dettol Instant Hand Sanitiser, Dettol’s 2in1 Hands and Surfaces Wipes and Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes, and employees will be educated on cleaning protocols for high-traffic, high-touch areas such as lift buttons, touchscreens, and door handles. Accor establishments will also display Dettol branded signage in meeting and events rooms, entrance points and online to encourage good hand hygiene. “It has been a really tough few years for the hotel industry,” Reckitt Health ANZ General Manager, David Rankine, said. 62
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Accor guests will have access to a range of Dettol’s hygiene products during their stay
