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S Hotels and Resorts suspend operations

S Hotels and Resorts suspend operations

S Hotels and Resorts Pcl (SHR), a hospitality arm of Singha Estate Pcl, is suspending its hotel operations temporarily in global tourism destinations due to the escalating Covid-19 pandemic.

Dirk De Cuyper, chief executive officer of S Hotels & Resorts Plc, said on Monday the temporary suspension of hotel operations is in reaction to the unfolding Covid-19 outbreak around the globe, following the lockdown measures implemented by many countries where SHR owns or operates its businesses.
“The suspension is designed to help reduce the risk of spreading the Covid-19 disease virus and to safeguard the health of all guests and employees, while simultaneously limiting operating costs. All properties are working directly with local health authorities to ensure further preventive measures are taken as circumstances indicate,” he said.
In Thailand, SHR’s four resorts -- Santiburi Koh Samui, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort and Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort -- will suspend their operations during April 1-30.
In the Indian Ocean, all businesses in the Maldives, including Crossroads Maldives, which comprises The Marina @ Crossroads, SAii Lagoon Maldives and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, and Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, will begin to suspend operations from April 1, till further notice.
In Fiji and in Mauritius, SHR’s three resorts have prepared temporary suspension of operations following government directives.
In the United Kingdom, where SHR has 29 hotels in its portfolio, the company is in close cooperation with its partner to craft a specific response to the coronavirus situation on the ground and the UK government measures.
Majority of the hotels have suspended their operations till the end of April except for three properties which are continuing their operations to host medical personnel, governmental business and personnel from other essential sectors, he said.
During the period of temporary suspension, all SHR employees will remain at their positions while following the company’s instructions to stay at home and refrain from travelling, in line with country-specific governmental directives.
Resort-based employees who are unable to commute back home due to public lockdowns or travel bans under these circumstances will continue to stay on properties following the company’s instruction with additional precautionary measures aligned with local health authorities.
“The health and safety of our guests and employees is of paramount importance. We also understand that many travel plans will be affected by the situation. Wherever possible, we will offer our guests the flexibility needed to adjust reservations, in line with the relevant travel advisories and governmental restrictions,” De Cuyper said.

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