Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Angsana Ihuru and Angsana Velavaru, a collection of private island resorts of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, among few Maldivian properties that remained open during the extensive lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, announced the introduction of the proprietary label and certification system: The SafeSanctuary Program.

Partnering with Bureau Veritas, the SafeSanctuary Seal demonstrates the rigour of Protect, Provide and Prevent, to assure all guests and associates of the Group’s enhanced health and safety measures throughout the guest and associate experience. This programme has over 40 areas of enhanced protocols, including screening procedures, hygiene stations, and redesigned processes throughout the guest and associate experience.

Highlights of the programme include:

Protective assurance protocols

Rigorous cleaning and distancing protocols will be applied through the guest and associate journey, focusing on high-traffic public areas as well as high-touch areas in-room with EPA-approved and recommended cleaning agents. Appropriate distancing will be encouraged through signage and with ambassadors in public areas such as pools, lobbies, restaurants and other facilities. There will be limited capacity quotas in enclosed areas and for group activities. Guest amenities, linens and bedding are thoroughly steamed and arrive fully protected in-room, ensuring a pristine and comfortable night of sleep. 

Providing for Contactless Journeys

Going contactless as much as possible, in-room directories and restaurant menus will be replaced with digital options for convenient access on personal devices. Check-in and check-out processes and experiences such as personal health and fitness classes, cooking sessions or wellbeing consultations, may be conducted in-room to enable a vacation prioritising privacy. 

Preventing through Continuous Education & Training

All associates are educated continuously on the evolving nature of this health situation, along with guests and surrounding communities. Education and training are fundamental to ongoing success, and the centralised Banyan Tree Management Academy will increase its subject-specific training standards worldwide. Hygiene Managers on each property and key personnel will apply audit technology that allows implementation of the new protocols. 

Wellbeing Now and for the Future

The Group, known for pioneering wellbeing for guests and associates, is rolling out an Organisational Wellbeing index to assess and respond to associates’ wellbeing, as well as a regional Tele-therapy service to help support emotional and mental health. Self-care, mindfulness and resilience modules are already available for both associates and guests.

Within the SafeSanctuary programme, additional global standards will focus on deep rest through sleep, activities emphasising the connection to Nature, and culinary offerings emphasising plant-forward menus and ingredient integrity.

Looking Ahead

Banyan Tree Group’s primary mission is to create sanctuaries to live well, and is dedicating all efforts to ensure a Safe Sanctuary for guests' return.

‘Stay More Pay Less’

To ensure your ultimate comfort and provide you with a prolonged length of stay during these unprecedented times, we invite you to stay for a minimum of 3 nights and receive up to 25% off the best available rates. Stay longer and rejuvenate your senses at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Maldives. Visit the following links to discover more about the “Stay More, Pay Less” offer:

Angsana Velavaru www.angsana.com/en/maldives/velavaru/offers/stay-more-pay-less

Angsana Ihuru www.angsana.com/en/maldives/ihuru/offers/stay-more-pay-less

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru  www.banyantree.com/en/maldives/vabbinfaru/offers/stay-more-pay-less