SHARJAH LAUNCHES TOURISM SAFETY STAMP

SHARJAH HAS LAUNCHED the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism’ stamp, a mark of assurance given to all establishments that adhere to the public health protocols and guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

The stamp, overseen by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), follows the measures set out by the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ( WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism. SCTDA, in collaboration with Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), has started inspecting establishments emirate-wide to ensure compliance.

If follows Sharjah’s gradual easing of restrictions to reopen public and private facilities in the tourism sector such as hotels, restaurants, shops, malls and leisure and recreation destinations including beaches, swimming pools and golf courses, among others.