{"id":6545,"date":"2020-09-30T23:57:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T04:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=6545"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:57:42","slug":"hygiene-guidelines-in-the-tourism-sector-post-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/hygiene-guidelines-in-the-tourism-sector-post-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Hygiene guidelines in the Tourism Sector post COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting new places post COVID19 won\u2019t be unimaginable anymore. We can say so since policies for travelers are been added in the Tourism Sector. Below we share some guidelines and protocols that will be used in hotels, restaurants, agencies and other tourist sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that soon social distancing, hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water, avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth will be left in the past<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5622\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5622\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lavado-de-manos.webp\" alt=\"En la nueva normalidad, el lavado de mano es importante\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b><i>The new norm includes washing hands frequently<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may have heard, the pandemic has affected diverse sectors that were the main source of income for the people in Cusco, Peru and the world in general. Many have to close their stores or reduce the staff. Although many struggle during these months, we manage to adapt to this new way of living and move on. However, it is important to be aware of the protocols and hygiene guidelines post COVID19 lockdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hotel service Protocols:<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Front desk or reception area:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first physical contact with the guests is at the front desk of the hotel. That is why some measures need to be implemented. Among them, we will start with a faster check-in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests will get an online form to fill in the details and an option to upload the required documents through phone only. Once submitted by the customer, documents and details will be available instantly to the front office manager on the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interaction at reception with guests should be avoided as much as possible. Maintain a queue with 2 m distance between other guests. Standing space signs will be placed on the floor to maintain social distancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily cleaning with an option for the guest to opt out. In case deep or normal cleaning, housekeeping staff must wear masks before entering the room and during the cleaning process, guests should stay in the lobby near the room without touching anything.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any items required (Water bottle\/Toiletries\/Medicine\/Linen) should be given to guests while maintaining 1m distance &amp; trays must be used to avoid hand contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toiletries should be kept in the room 1 Kit per day. In case of consumables replenishment, guests should inform the property manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_5620\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5620\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hotles.webp\" alt=\"Hoteles cerca a la Plaza de Armas de Cusco\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b><i>Hotels near Plaza de Armas of Cusco<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Restaurant and food service protocols:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to minimize contact with customers, the staff will maintain a safe distance while handing goods and taking payment, minimize or eliminate handling of cash and eliminate at-the-door payment methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owners will have to provide a safe place for customers to dispose of used sanitizing wipes and personal protective equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there will be a restriction on the number of people on-site and where they are assigned to work, owners will have to limit the number of people working in one space at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff will be assigned to ensure customers are maintaining safe physical distances in congested areas like entrances\/exits and check-outs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be floor markings and barriers to manage traffic flow and physical distancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All employees and visitors must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before entering the workplace and after contact with surfaces others have touched.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Delivery is an excellent option for all those who want to be avoid the stress of going outside. When your food is delivered make sure to follow all the hygiene protocols<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_5621\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5621\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/marriot.webp\" alt=\"Los mejores lugares para disfrutar de bueno platos cusque\u00f1os los encuentras en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b><i>The best places to try the most delicious dishes of Cusco are in the historic center<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Tourist agencies Protocols:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote working has been the source of income for many people and will continue being the way tourist agencies operate. Tourist packages can be booked online. Agencies will constantly train the staff to provide high quality service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of agencies that have an office, they will operate following hygiene protocols.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the tours will be reserved online, it is possible to pay them with credit cards. This way we can minimize contact with customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be up to you to decide which agency you will book your tours through. We recommend booking with one that follows all hygiene protocols required. You can visit our website and learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Inkayni Peru tours<\/b><\/a>, a reliable tourist agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/inkayni.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"99\"><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cI would rather own a little and see the world than own the world and see a little of it.\u201d &#8211; <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexander Sattler<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting new places post COVID19 won\u2019t be unimaginable anymore. We can say so since policies for travelers are been added in the Tourism Sector. Below we share some guidelines and protocols that will be used in hotels, restaurants, agencies and other tourist sites. 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