In an ever-challenging health context, reassuring customers about the quality of the protocols and barrier measures put in place has become a priority. In this context, Bureau Veritas is becoming a key partner for the tourism industry, in particular with its "Restart Your Business with BV" service offering. Already associated with Accor hotel group for the roll-out of the All Safe label, and of Viparis congresses and eventsthe world leader in inspection and certification has recently added two new partners, Ascott hotel residences and the airline Volotea.
The world's leading carrier to take this step, Spanish carrier Volotea had the proper implementation of health and hygiene measures audited at its bases and on board its aircraft as part of the resumption of flights. The audits were validated, enabling Volotea to obtain a Bureau Veritas certificate indicating that its protocols and preventive measures against Covid-19 are effective. "We want to go beyond the recommendations of the authorities and offer the best flying conditions to both our customers and our employees"said Alex de Jesus, Chief Experience Officer at Volotea. For his part, Jacques Pommeraud, General Manager for Africa, France and Government Services at Bureau Veritas, believes that ".In addition to our hotel audits, travellers will benefit from a genuine corridor of confidence during their journeys."
"At a time when international travel is gradually picking up again, our partnership with Bureau Veritas guarantees our customers a greater level of security. peace of mind when they book their stay with Ascott"explains Alfred Ong, Chief Operating Officer of The Ascott Limited. At the start of the recovery, the world leader in extended-stay hotels had already launched the Ascott Carescovering nine commitments aimed at improving existing cleanliness protocols. The Singapore-based group, which has around fifty establishments in Europe, is going one step further by deciding to work with Bureau Veritas to continue to offer a safe environment for both its customers and employees.
The global agreement between the two partners aims to provide independent certification of the health and safety standards of Ascott properties worldwide. In particular, Bureau Veritas auditors will check whether the residences have appropriate health, hygiene and safety procedures and processes in place, and whether they comply with internationally recognised best practice in preventive measures. All of this is based on the Ascott Cares x Bureau Veritas certification. "At this time of health crisis, compliance with recommended health, hygiene and safety standards is a priority for society as a whole. We are proud to play our part in creating a world of trust."said Juliano Cardoso, Executive Vice President CIF Asia, Pacific and Middle East, Bureau Veritas.
