Hotel Sogo rolls out ‘new normal’ policies

AS part of its “So Clean, So Good, So Safe” campaign under its Sogo So Safe Program, Hotel Sogo showcases its new normal policies via its New Normal Playbook that were sent to different agencies like the Department of Health (DoH), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Department of Tourism (DoT).

“With the pandemic at hand, we have adapted quickly to the changes. I’m proud to say that the company [foresaw] and swiftly implemented these safety measures for the welfare of our employees and guests, especially the frontliners, OFWs and seafarer repatriates, who are currently staying in our hotel. We wanted them to feel secure and comfortable,” Hotel Sogo Chief Executive Officer Reynaldo Malaca announced as most of parts of the country shift from modified enhanced community quarantine ( MECQ) to general community quarantine GCQ by June 1.

Malaca added that they are grateful that said agencies have trusted them to be their partner of choice in taking care of OFWs and frontliners in this time of crisis.

“Indeed, we are one with the government to create a better life with this new normal,” Malaca said.

Hotel Sogo highlights its adaptation of the use of Ultraviolet (UV) light, which are modified in cash registers, keycard cases, elevator buttons, and its ceiling, room door handles, as well as in food preparation for an enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes. UVC light will be also used to disinfect the room from bedsheets, cabinets, mirrors, tables, chairs and even in bathrooms.

Safety measures such as temperature screening, placement of sanitizers in common areas and social distancing will still be implemented. Employees are required to wear PPE uniforms, face masks, face shields, gloves and boots when cleaning. Guests are required to wear a face mask upon entering the hotel as well.