Changes made in hotel operations due to Covid-19

As many US states open or contemplate reopening fully, businesses are revamping and changing their operations. Many businesses have taken the initiative to set up precautionary measures to ensure lower infection rates in society.

Hotels are not left out of these new developments. As many people plan get-away trips and vacations, there is no doubt that the patronage of hotels will be in high demand. As a matter of fact, there has been a growing number of people getting set for vacations. In a survey conducted by Deloitte of 1,000 Americans in mid-May, it was shown that 31% planned to lodge in hotels during their vacations or leisure trips.

Many hotels have taken the initiative to temporarily scrap valet parking, breakfast buffet, gyms, and have set up plexiglass between customers and the concierge. While some have closed their pools others have set a capacity limit of how many people can be at the pool. and

While these changes may be unpleasing to many of the customers, it is undeniable in the best interest of everyone. These new set of protocols are set to change the operations of hotels. However, the overall goal is to make guests feel relatively safe from the coronavirus while having a good time lodging.

In addition to the new changes, it is required of hotel workers to clean surfaces more often, stickers have to be installed on the floors to always remind people to maintain distance from each other. There will also be hand sanitizers and dispensers distributed across the buildings. The use of face mask will also be mandated by hotels, especially among their workers.

Some hotels are pushing for the use of robot vacuums to reduce the contact cleaners have with rooms. Many other hotels have taken the initiative to use fog-spray disinfectant devices to disinfect rooms.

According to Janet Zaldua chief executive of the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau, most people can cope with these new changes.

The California Hotel and Lodging Association has created a checklist to help with the new operations of hotels. Items included in the checklist include the use of hot water to wash bedspreads and taking out valet services.

By showing that they can contain the risk of further infection spread, hotels hope to attract more customers.