Health First
Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic
For all of us in Blue Horizon Hotel, during these challenging times, the health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. Together, with a high sense of responsibility we take all necessary actions to stop the spread of COVID – 19 and, at the same time, to offer a unique and enjoyable experience.
We follow the statements of the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 and we fully implement the hygiene and safety protocols required by the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY).
Before the opening of the hotel the following actions have been taken
- We operate according to the certification from Hellenic Chamber of hotels “Health First”.
- We have trained our entire staff on observing health protocols.
- An Action Plan has been developed comprising preventive measures and specific protocols for all departments of the hotel, as well as a special Plan for handling potential cases of suspected infection, faithfully adhering to the corresponding plan of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY).
- We have appointed the Head Coordinator and individual Department Heads to administer the above plans.
- We have partnered with an experienced doctor who operates based on EODY guidelines.
During your stay
In compliance with the Health Protocols, set by our Government (Act of law 1881/29.05.2020), we are implementing the following processes:
Guest rooms
- Deep cleaning of each guest room between stays. Giving emphasis to the high touch items (handles, knobs, controls etc.) and disinfection in ventilation and air condition filters.
- Use of government approved chemicals
- Reducing housekeeping contact during your stay. The room will be cleaned every 3rd day. Fresh towels and linen will be available through housekeeping.
- Removal of non-essential items such as brochures, extra pillows, blankets.
- Optional use of air conditioning.
Public areas
- Disinfectant dispenser stations available in all areas.
- Increase cleaning frequency.
- Keeping “social distancing” in lobbies by placing floor signage and reducing seating capacities.
- Reduced sunbed capacity by the pool and the beach according to the law.
- Sunbeds are sanitized daily and between use.
Restaurants & Bars
- Reduced seating capacity.
- Flexible operating hours according to the occupancy. If necessary 2 seating for dinner (during high occupancy).
- Serviced Buffet. No contact of guests with food. The buffet is protected with safety glasses and staff provide and carry out all precautionary procedures during serving.
- Appropriate PPE use for food handling.
- One use tablecloth in the restaurants.
- Disinfection of the seating area before any new guests arrive.
Reception
- Check in from 15.00 hours.
- Check out latest by 11.00 hours.
- Contact less payment and sending invoices via email.
- Visitors are not allowed in the rooms.
For public health protection, we must keep an updated record of all guests staying at the hotel – name, nationality, date of arrival and departure, contact details (address, telephone, e-mail), so that communication is possible if a coronavirus case is identified at a later time.
Following the orders and recommendations of the Health Protocols the following facilities will not be available:
- Mini Club, Playground area, Beach volley, basketball and internet corner.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Blue Horizon Hotel.