“We have been continuously developing our hygiene and safety concepts since the beginning of the pandemic,” stated Marcus Bernhardt, CEO of Deutsche Hospitality. “We have arranged for independent checks and have made improvements and adjustments. The issue regarding the rapid tests was to examine whether and how quickly we could make them available to our guests and employees at the hotels. Now that the tests have been certified by the Paul-Ehrlich-Institute, we are in a position to roll out our testing strategy, starting with Germany. The aim is to test every member of staff at the hotels once a week. There will be no cost to our colleagues, and both they and the guests will be provided with maximum protection and transparency.”
Deutsche Hospitality currently operates around 75 hotels in Germany. Its worldwide portfolio comprises about 160 hotels across three continents. At the start of the pandemic, the group implemented a concept entitled “Safe Travels by Deutsche Hospitality”. This consisted of a comprehensive package of measures drawn up in conjunction with independent institutes and set new benchmarks for the endeavours being undertaken to contain and combat the virus.
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Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts is a Deutsche Hospitality brand. It represents the epitome of luxury and perfect hospitality. Visitors can choose from historic hotels rich in tradition, lively city residences and health and beauty oases at the very heart of nature. The portfolio includes 60 hotels in eleven countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. Deutsche Hospitality operates four further brands. MAXX by Steigenberger is a new and charismatic concept which places the focus on the essential in accordance with its motto “MAXXimize your stay”. Jaz in the City branded hotels reflect metropolitan lifestyle and draw upon the local music and cultural scene. IntercityHotel offers more than 40 modern upper mid-scale urban hotels, all of which are located within easy walking distance of railway stations or airports, whilst Zleep Hotels provide quality and design at an affordable price in Denmark and Sweden.
