Business View Caribbean | March 2021

47 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN MARCH 2021 sports and a children’s splash pool and the Flying Fish Kids Club. CRYSTAL COVE features 88 rooms, plus the Flying Fish Kids Club, complimentary motorised water sports and Aqua School, three pools and Cave Bar. WAVES HOTEL & SPA recently underwent a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Spa treatments at the dedicated on-site spa are included with your stay. The hotel features 70 eco-chic guest rooms and suites.” BVC: Are COVID-19 protocols in place for guests’ and employees’ peace of mind? Pineda: “We know that travelers are eager to get back to our resorts and are dreaming of a beach destination, so we expect that leisure travel bookings will begin to grow within the next months, seeing high interest in the Caribbean. “On the operational side, we are implementing Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean procedures at our hotels; engaging our associates and guests to follow all protocols. Health and safety have always been at the heart of Marriott’s approach to hospitality, and our company’s 93-year commitment to cleanliness has never been more important than it is now. We have made numerous operational adjustments and we’re maximizing existing technology to rise to the challenges of today’s pandemic environment. For example: • Front Desk shields / barriers including floor decals to aid in social distancing. • Frequency of cleaning and disinfecting, with a special focus on high touch areas like elevator buttons and escalator handrails. • Hand sanitizing stations at the entrance, near the front desk and elevator banks. • Signage to remind guests to maintain social ELEGANT HOTELS GROUP BARBADOS