Fortune Hotels launches new hygiene initiative to counter Covid-19

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced the launch of a comprehensive safety and hygiene programme for guests and associates.

Termed ‘Safe Stays at Fortune Hotels’, the initiative revolves around safety and hygiene protocol, from pre-arrival to check-out. This programme is set on 10 pillars of safety and hygiene that will be diligently implemented across its hotels as they re-open/commence operations.

The programme comprises an all-encompassing protocol and best practice adherence around 10 key pillars namely- deep cleaned & sanitized rooms, safe public spaces, social distancing for hospitality, F&B hygiene and safe handling procedures, safe meetings, hygiene check stations, trained and sensitized staff members, hygiene code of conduct, emergency response protocol and no contact payments & bill settlements.

Further, the chain has tied up with TQS Global Management System, a leading food safety and research Firm, to embark on a journey to acquire a Covid-19 related safe practices protocol.

All Fortune hotels will undergo a phase-wise implementation, training and certification exercise over the next few months. The ‘Safe Stays at Fortune Hotels’ programme, comprises an all-encompassing protocol and best practice adherence around 10 key pillars namely- deep cleaned & sanitized rooms, safe public spaces, social distancing for hospitality, F&B hygiene and safe handling procedures, safe meetings, hygiene check stations, trained and sensitized staff members, hygiene code of conduct, emergency response protocol and no contact payments & bill settlements.

Addressing the introduction of this initiative, Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd said, “The world is undergoing a vast change in the way we travel, stay and socialize. We realize that the Covid-19 outbreak will change the nature of holidaying and doing business altogether. This hygiene programme and certification are thus important steps forward towards re-defining our spaces and experiences thereby creating a very safe, hygienic and stress-free environment for our guests.”