RAKTDA partners with Bureau Veritas on hospitality

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas Certification to launch the ‘ Safeguard Assurance Programme’ - an initiative to ensure that all operations within the hospitality sector resume safely and efficiently.

“The renowned world leader in testing, inspection and certification services will support the Authority in implementing stringent health, safety and hygiene measures across all Ras Al Khaimah hotels to mitigate any possible risks for employees and guests and provide complete peace of mind,” RAKTDA said in a statement.

The partnership will see Bureau Veritas conduct an independent audit, with all costs covered by RAKTDA, under its ‘ Safeguard Assurance Programme’ for 45 hotels, as part of the RAK ‘Stay Safe Hotel’ campaign. The additional audit process serves to further validate the safety and hygiene measures and processes already put in place by the Authority in partnership with Government Authorities, and takes its ‘Stay Safe’ Hotel Certification to the next level.

Having operated in the field of risk management for more than two centuries, Bureau Veritas has developed its Safeguard Assurance methodology in collaboration with experts in the field, ideally suited to organisations looking to restart their business efficiently.

The auditing process will involve sharing a checklist of measures to be implemented across the properties, an onsite inspection and an unannounced visit.