AHLA Safe Stay Recommended Sanitizer Stands and Guidelines
Overview of the AHLA Safe Stay guidelines, and the role of sanitizer stands to keep guests and staff safe.
The American Hotel and Lodging Association, or AHLA, is an industry trade group with members including hotels, REITs, bed and breakfasts and industry partners and suppliers. A trusted source for market research, advocacy, and training programs, their voice is important and widely respected.
As Covid-19 hit, many have looked to AHLA for safety guidelines and direction. As a result, AHLA has published its Safe Stay initiative that is focused on “enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19.”
The guidelines are comprised from industry leaders and an advisory council consisting of the following companies:
Accor
AAHOA
Aimbridge Hospitality
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels International
Davidson Hotels & Resorts
G6 Hospitality LLC
Hersha Hospitality Trust
Hilton
Host Hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Loews Hotels & Co.
Marriott International
My Place Hotels
Noble Investment Group
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Radisson Hotel Group
Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Red Roof
Remington Hotels
Vision Hospitality Group
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
AHLA Safe Stay Highlights
- The use of face coverings are required on property in all indoor public spaces to ensure the safety for our employees and guests
- As available, dispensers should be placed at key guest and employee entrances and contact areas. At a minimum, this will include lobby reception areas and employee entrances, but could also include any other reception areas, entire hotel lobby areas, restaurant entrances, meeting spaces, elevator landings, pools, exercise areas and other public areas as applicable to the property.
- Responding swiftly and reporting to local health officials any presumed cases of COVID-19 at the hotel property should be a staff-wide requirement.
- As recommended by the CDC’s physical distancing guidelines, guests should be advised to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from other groups of people not traveling with them, including any area where guests or employees queue.
- If not wearing protective gloves, all employees should follow CDC guidance regarding handwashing and use of hand sanitizer
- Every employee should receive COVID-19 safety and facility sanitation protocols training outlined by the CDC. S
- During all times in which the usage of face coverings are recommended by the CDC and/or other local health authorities, health and hygiene reminders should be placed at high-traffic areas on property, including the front lobby area at a minimum, indicating the proper way to wear, handle and dispose of coverings.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects using a product from EPA’s list of approved products that are effective against SARS-CoV-2
AHLA Safe Stay Checklist
As you see on page 13, the AHLA guest checklist is a comprehensive list for cleaning protocols, guest considerations, and considerations for employees. This includes the important tip:
“Request guests and visitors use hand sanitizer and provide dispensers, touchless whenever possible, at primary guest entrances and contact areas.” Products like our basic sanitizer stand, premium sanitizer station, and dispensers are all touchless and meet these guidelines.
As you can see, there are many helpful tips, resources and guidelines for the hospitality industry to follow and consider. One commonality is the recommendations for sanitizer stands and products to help employees and guests feel and stay safe.
Swan Sanitizers is happy to help properties and industry professionals meet these AHLA Safe Stay recommendations. Reach out with any questions or shop our products here. Stay Safe!