RedDoorz Philippines, a hotel management and booking platform, said it has been able to get onboard 100 HygienePass certified hotels across the country.
Launched last June 2020, the initiative aims to equip hotels with an industry-wide cleanliness and sanitation certification that is co-created with local medical experts and also aligned with local government guidelines.
The roster of HygienePass certified RedDoorz hotels includes outlets in Edsa in Pasay City, near San Pedro Cathedral, Poblacion District in Davao, Jones Avenue in Cebu, and Kilometer 1 in Roxas City.
Beyond its own chain of accommodation facilities, several non-RedDoorz hotels have also been accredited as such since the reopening of the tourism industry.
“The HygienePass attests to cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation protocols set by hotel and accommodation players in the new normal,” the company said.
“Since it reflects their adherence to health and safety standards, it also informs and encourages patronage from essential workers, frontline health workers and local travelers when booking hotels.”
Dr. Renzo Guinto, RedDoorz’s HygienePass consultant, said the certification is one of the company’s responses to help flatten the Covid-19 curve in the country.
“The program demonstrates that RedDoorz gives importance to protecting the health and safety of everyone in the ecosystem—from managers and staff to everyday Filipinos who want to feel worry-free,” he said.
“In tandem with strict government measures, this industry initiative helps ensure that everyone who intends to travel and book an accommodation has a stronger sense of safety and security.”
The company said the certification program is expected to help bolster local tourism and rejuvenate the economy by allowing hotel and accommodation establishments to operate in the new environment.
“Through the HygienePass Certification Program, we believe we can work towards contributing to the gradual domestic tourism recovery. We’re very excited that more hotel owners are seeing the benefits of the certification. Through swiftly responding to the challenges of the new normal, we solidify our commitment in keeping Filipino travelers safe,” said Miguel Capistrano III, country manager of RedDoorz Philippines.
RedDoorz targets to implement this hygiene and sanitation “seal” to more than 250 hotels nationwide.
Since the pandemic emerged, RedDoorz has been providing long stays for essential workers, care kits for frontline health workers, and even temporary shelters for overseas Filipino workers and stranded individuals.
The first batch of HygienePass certified hotels are now accepting essential workers and travelers for cities under modified general community quarantine or MGCQ.
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