The Pavilions Phuket further enhances its health and safety measures with the 2020 SHA Certification.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the public and private sector partners, introduced an “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” certification aimed at elevating the country’s tourism industry standards, develop confidence among international and domestic tourists and to prepare Thai tourism operators to be ready for the return of tourism post-COVID-19; The Pavilions Phuket has met the criteria outlined and has been certified as of 30 June 2020.
The evaluation methods and methodology of assessment for tourism establishments and services to be certified with the Amazing Thailand SHA certification will cover five key areas:
- Tourism establishments and services must strictly follow the COVID-19 control guidelines by the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health.
- The safety of attractions and facilities with development plans or operating procedures that focus on ensuring tourist safety while maintaining local culture and promoting interaction between local communities and tourists.
- The safety of attractions and facilities with development plans or operating procedures that focus on ensuring tourist safety while maintaining local culture and promoting interaction between local communities and tourists.
- Hygiene and sanitation in tourism establishments and services; such as homestays, lodges, souvenir shops and restaurants.
- Convenience, cleanliness, and safety of linkages between communities and attractions, as well as the safety and health standards of transportation, including private cars, public buses, and airlines.
- The confidence in tourism personnel in tourism establishments, including tourist safety and security protocol.
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts strive for continually enhancing the guest experience. The health and safety of guests and staff being the highest importance, achieving SHA Certification for The Pavilions Phuket is a sentiment to the efforts being established as the resort starts to welcome guests back to paradise.