WHY IT RATES: The Radisson Hotel Group has further advanced its safety and security program with this Safehotels certification, allowing guests at its properties to have a carefree stay. -Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.
Radisson Hotel Group today announced that Safehotels has certified its managed portfolio in the United States.
Safehotels is the only, independent hotel safety and security certification company with a global reach across the world. This certification, based on the Global Hotel Security Standard, is recognized by hotel and travel associations, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) and major insurance brokers.
The criteria for the certification consists of more than 220 elements, which are organized within six sections including a hotel property safety and security walkthrough; process, training, and organization; security equipment; fire equipment; fire training; and crisis management.
"We are thrilled to announce our managed portfolio of hotels in the United States has been certified by Safehotels," said Ken Greene, president, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group. "The safety and security of our guests have always been our top priority and now that we have received this certification from a respected global company, we want everyone that visits our hotels to have peace of mind and enjoy a carefree stay."
Maintaining a Safehotels certification is an ongoing process, as each property must be re-certified each year. Safehotels is currently in more than 60 countries and 160 cities. Along with receiving a Safehotels certification for its managed portfolio in the Americas, Radisson Hotel Group already has over 231 hotels certified globally and growing.
"Our intensive certification process not only increases the level of safety and security at a property it also enhances the guest experience by providing reassurance for both guests and employees at each hotel," said Joachim Torngard, CEO, Safehotels. "Staying at a Safehotels certified property is especially valued by corporate and government clients around the world who want to apply the highest level of safety for their organization's travelers."
Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with eight distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,400 hotels in operation and under development around the world. The Radisson Hotel Group portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson and prizeotel.
SOURCE: Radisson press release
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