How Travel is Adapting to Covid-19
Antibody Tests for Guests, Round-The-Clock Medical Support and In-Resort Ambulance at Ikos Resorts
Ikos Olivia will reopen for the 2020 season on 1st July with Ikos Resorts’ new Infinite Care Protocol™ in place, incorporating best-in-class health and safety measures. These include:
• All guests are strongly advised to undergo a test 72 hours prior to arrival and in case of no testing before travel, a complimentary rapid antibody test will be offered upon arrival.
• All staff members will be tested for Covid-19 prior to the resort opening and will then receive regular molecular diagnostic tests.
• Round-the-clock medical support at the resort, an in-resort ambulance and the possibility to explore insurance options at time of booking.
• A touchless guest journey will limit face-to-face interactions. Guests will be able to enjoy the resort’s 24-hour room service fully contactless, make digital restaurant and spa bookings, and view the resort’s impressive array of à la carte menus curated by Michelin starred chefs. fully zero touch. Guests will also be able to contact Ikos Olivia’s staff at all times via Whatsapp, taking the resort's exceptional service levels to new heights.
Learn more about the Ikos Infinite Care Protocol™ & the Hotel Operations here: https://ikosresorts.com/the-ikos-world-of-safety-freedom
Wilderness Safaris' Measures to Welcome Back the Socially Conscious Traveller
Wilderness Safaris' camps are open, with camps and safaris in some of Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness areas across seven countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Wilderness Safaris is hopeful that its purposeful travel offerings will become more attractive following Covid-19. Not only are the Wilderness Safaris camps in completely isolated locations around Africa, but they also provide an opportunity for travellers to give back to the community and learn about Wilderness Safaris commitment to protecting Africa’s wildlife and people.
Wilderness Safaris has improved existing hygiene measures in offices, camps, aircrafts and vehicles to align with the WHO guidelines and will continue to refine its health and safety practices. Increased training has been given to all staff through a dedicated team with input and support from “Park Doctor” - a not-for-profit medical organisation supporting partnerships between medical and conservation professionals.
Dr Neil Midlane, Wilderness Safaris Group Sustainability Manager comments on the future of travel:
"Our model focuses on a high-end, low-impact offering, meaning that our camps are small and exclusive, set within large pristine wilderness areas. Secondly, there seems to be a growing realisation that the COVID-19 outbreak is closely linked to the destructive relationship that humanity currently has with the rest of nature. Travelling with us, people get to reconnect to their wild roots and immerse themselves in unspoilt wilderness whilst simultaneously helping to fund the conservation of 2.3m hectares of precious intact ecosystems and biodiversity. We strongly believe that this will be a hugely attractive proposition in the new world of travel. And while the focus remains on health and safety, we will continue to ensure that we are doing everything possible to offer our guests peace of mind so that they are truly able to relax, unwind and reconnect with the natural world around them."
How Boutique Hotel ELIVI SKIATHOS is Adapting to the Pandemic
Boutique, family-run ELIVI SKIATHOS will open for the 2020 season on 1st July with enhanced health and safety protocols to safeguard guests visiting this summer. These include but are not limited to:
• Online check-in to reduce face-to-face contact
• The use of ULV fogging equipment to thoroughly disinfect rooms
• Regular disinfection of high-touch areas
• Hand sanitiser dispensers in all public areas for customers to use and complimentary travel-size hand sanitisers in each room
Spread across 213 acres, ELIVI SKIATHOS is a five-star beachfront hotel, tucked away in an area of natural beauty on the southwest of the island, surrounded by a wildlife refuge and pine forest. The hotel was developed by father and daughter Elias and Vivi Nathanailidi and welcomes young, old, families and couples alike.
Measures being Taken in France by Maisons Pariente Across Hotel Le Coucou, Hotel Lou Pinet And Crillon Le Brave
Hotel Lou Pinet will reopen on 25th June, Crillon Le Brave will reopen on 2nd July and Hotel Le Coucou's reopening date is 16th December.
Maisons Pariente has implemented new safety measures to its three hotels in France so that guests feel safe when visiting Le Coucou in Meribel, Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez or Crillon Le Brave in Provence. While walking through the hotel’s restaurants and bars guests will be required to wear masks (provided by the hotel if needed), fitness equipment will be sanitized after each use and personal protective equipment will be made available to all guests. Maisons Pariente will also share a log-in for Press Reader, which will allow guests to access newspapers and magazines digitally. Further safety measures can be seen below.
• Hand sanitizer will be found at all entrances to restaurants
• Social distancing will be implemented between tables at restaurants
• Buffets for breakfast and lunch will no longer be available, instead guests will be able to order à la carte.
• Menus will be available to view on a mobile device, to avoid touching a paper menu.
• Hand Sanitizers will be found in all rooms and masks available upon request on a complimentary basis.
• Cleaning staff will enter guests’ rooms wearing disposable overshoe protection and hot steam devices will be used to clean.
• Public areas will be cleaned with steam cleaning equipment every 4 hours.