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There is a new course for the Tourism Industry. It feels as if a magnifying glass the size of Earth has been held up to every inch of our lives – instantly showing us what’s important to us: our survival, our health, our goals, the state of our families, areas in which we are strong and the places we are not.
We now realize travel’s importance in our lives more than ever. Getting out of our daily environment, away from the day-to-day, is rejuvenating. Even the planning and the time we spend looking forward is an emotional toner. While we want different surroundings, these thoughts bring a set of fears. It leaves us wondering if we will ever be able to travel again.
NEW FACE OF TRAVEL
Travel going forward is going to look different. The most significant change we are headed towards is Touchless Travel. The World Economic Forum wants to implement the Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI). This would be a paperless way for us to travel internationally. Our bodies and faces will identify us – essentially, you will be your Passport. The KTDI would also include our Health Records. This would provide information on our current health and vaccination history.
Before boarding a vessel for travel, we may need a quick health screening/testing. This is in addition to the familiar sanitization practice of sprays and masks.
NEW FACE OF HOTELS
We have been researching how to protect our staff and guests when we open. I am happy to say there are promising methods we can implement to keep Hacienda San Angel a safe and sanitary environment for us all.
We will follow the Safe Stay protocols the American Hotel & Lodging Association laid out.
SANITIZATION
We are considering Electrostatic Sprayers and UV Lights, which will keep the rooms, public areas, and restaurant free of harmful germs.
Hand sanitizer will be in every room, and sanitization stations will be throughout the hotel and restaurant so guests and staff can sanitize as needed.
HEALTH SCREENING
We can say that our staff will be evaluated each day before entering the premises.
If tests become available to us, this will also be part of our protocol.
PROACTIVE SAFEGUARDS
Distancing ourselves and using masks and gloves is another way to keep us all safe.
Thankfully, the Governor of Jalisco, Enrique Alfaro Ramirez, demonstrated a greater sense of caution than his counterparts. As a precautionary measure, he ordered 25,000 tests and suspended flights into the State early on.
Non-essential activities have been suspended until May 31st; the expectation is to resume on June 1st. We are unsure if this date will be held, but of course, we hope it will be. We feel for the people of Puerto Vallarta – our Home away from Home for decades now. Nevertheless, we will not be opening until we think it is safe.
This new course for the tourism industry will be as resilient as ever. Once travel can resume, I am hopeful that Puerto Vallarta will once again be ready to welcome visitors with open beaches and chilled margaritas.