Kampala Uganda, June 10th, 2020: With Uganda easing the lockdown restriction on the hospitality sector, Sheraton Kampala hotel which opened its doors early this week has tightened and elevated its operation standard procedures to ensure that their guests and staff are protected from any viral contamination in the current pandemic environment.
Apart from the practice of social distancing and wearing of masks, the hotel has gone ahead to deploy enhanced technology to counter a broad spectrum of viruses, set new hygiene and cleanliness protocol/standards and trained Cleanliness Champions, who are staff, certified as experts and are responsible for the hotel’s cleanliness program pull-through leveraging standards and tools.
According to Mr. Jean Phillipe Bittencourt the Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager, the hotel has designed various cleaning protocols which include everything from handwashing hygiene and cleaning product specifications to guest room and common area cleaning procedures.
“We have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfection at highly frequented areas and regularly touched surfaces such as counter at front desk, elevators, public bathrooms, room keys and gym equipment as an initial step of combating the virus spread,” said Mr. Bittencourt adding that, “our facilities such as the lobby, restaurants, conference centers and meeting rooms furniture have been rearranged or removed to maintain the social distancing protocol. Also, we have placed floor graphic/stickers, anti -sneeze glass and queue rails in the lobby areas to avoid congestions and minimize body contact.”
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He said that the current pandemic crisis has changed the perspective of conducting businesses in the hospitality sector and that Sheraton had created new models and opportunities to keep the hotel operational and stay afloat.
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The hotel’s Staycation packages include the; – Family escape, friends’ getaways, close circle celebrations, cozy weddings, lovebird’s gateways whereas Sheraton on the wheels caters for doorstep service to offices or homes, via Jumia Foods and Safe Boda Apps.
“We know the world changed and we are all adapting to the way we live and conduct our business. However, at Sheraton Kampala hotel our priority is to protect you and your family and we have taken strict health measures and elevated our cleanliness standard to make the hotel a safe haven to reconnect with your friends and family,” Mr. Bittencourt added.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel is located in the heart of Kampala Capital City. The Hotel commands a magnificent view of the city skyline. Amenities at the 5-star facility, include, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, complete with a gymnasium, outdoor pool and newly renovated massage rooms. It also has several spacious meeting and conference rooms, a fully equipped business centre with high-speed internet access, fax copying and other secretarial services.
