The ‘SafeGuard Assurance Programme’ will underpin RAKTDA’s ‘Stay Safe’ Hotel Certification
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) recently announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas Certification to launch the ‘Safeguard Assurance Programme’, an initiative to ensure that all operations within the hospitality sector resume safely and efficiently.
The renowned world leader in testing, inspection and certification services will support the Authority in implementing stringent health, safety and hygiene measures across all Ras Al Khaimah hotels to mitigate any possible risks for employees and guests and provide complete peace of mind.
The partnership will see Bureau Veritas conduct an independent audit, with all costs covered by RAKTDA, under its ‘SafeGuard Assurance Programme’ for 45 hotels, as part of the RAK ‘Stay Safe’ Hotel campaign.
Having operated in the field of risk management for more than two centuries, Bureau Veritas has developed its SafeGuard Assurance methodology in collaboration with experts in the field, ideally suited to organizations looking to restart their business efficiently.
“The aim of Bureau Veritas’ ‘SafeGuard Assurance Programme’ is to ensure our partners adopt adequate health, safety and hygiene procedures and that they are effectively implemented, resulting in a certificate and compliance label to reassure guests,” noted Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.
‘Bureau Veritas has developed the ‘’Safeguard’’ label designed to certify that appropriate safety standard, training and cleaning protocols are achieved to allow businesses in general and the hospitality sector in particular, to reopen with confidence,’’ observed Marcel Hochar, Senior Vice President Middle East and Central Asia, Bureau Veritas.
