NEW YORK, April 30 — The world’s largest hotel groups are revamping their housekeeping and cleaning measures in the aim of restoring consumer confidence and bringing guests back to traditional hotel rooms. After Marriott International, which released details of its sanitation and hygiene...
Marriott International's disinfectant machine — Picture courtesy of Marriott International
After Marriott International, which released details of its sanitation and hygiene procedures last week, Hyatt and Hilton have been quick to follow in announcing new cleaning protocols for their properties around the world. Amenities like pens, paper and guest directories will also be removed as a decluttering measure, and the frequency of cleaning will increase for public areas and fitness centres.
Rival Hyatt, meanwhile, has partnered with the Global Biorisk Advisory council to develop new cleaning protocols and an accreditation program.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Health D-G: Traditional Malay, Chinese medicine no cure for Covid-19 | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — There is no scientific evidence that traditional Malay and Chinese herbal medicines can treat the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said today although it did not discount the possibility that they may help in the recovery. In the daily Covid-19 press...
Read more »
Oscars suspend movie theatre rule due to Covid-19 | Malay MailLOS ANGELES, April 29 — Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said yesterday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Traditionally the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requires at least a seven-day run in...
Read more »
Malaysian Bar calls for longer Parliament sitting, enactment of Covid-19 law | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 29 ― The Malaysian Bar today said that urgent legislation is needed in order for the government to properly plan for an exit strategy once the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. Malaysian Bar president Salim Bashir said it was important for the government to extend its...
Read more »
690 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, total at 15,641 | Malay MailSINGAPORE, April 29 — Singapore has confirmed 690 new cases of Covid-19, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a Facebook post today. This brings the total number of cases here to 15,641. The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. Six cases...
Read more »
Beijing city government to lower Covid-19 emergency response level | Malay MailBEIJING, April 29 — Beijing’s municipal government said on Wednesday it will lower its Covid-19 emergency response level effective as of 12 midnight on Thursday, removing quarantine requirements for some people arriving from other low-risk parts of the country. The decision by Beijing to lower...
Read more »
MOH: Just 22 new local Covid-19 cases, but 72 more from Indonesia returnees | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 94 new Covid-19 cases today, with 72 of those were imported from Malaysians returning from Indonesia. This makes new local cases at a new low record of just 22 cases, the lowest since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented....
Read more »