ITC Hotels’ ‘WeAssure’ Receives Global Safety Certification

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | May 27, 2021 | News

ITC Hotels DNV My Care Infection Risk Management Program WeAssure

ITC Hotels has revealed that its ‘WeAssure’ programme has received platinum level certification under global assurance and risk management company DNV’s My Care Infection Risk Management Program. This certification is valid for three years and subject to periodic surveillance audit on SOP compliance.

In the backdrop of the Covid19 pandemic, ITC Hotels under its 'Responsible Luxury' initiative had launched the 'WeAssure' programme. Under this, ITC Hotels in association with certification body DNV adopted standards and protocols on health, hygiene, safety and infection control management.

Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC, said, “The ITC Hotels growth story is a story about sustainability. We strongly believe that any effort to save the planet ultimately equals to saving ourselves. At ITC Hotels, we understand the value of going beyond efficiency and have showcased extraordinary sustainability leadership by consistently adopting best practices and processes that elevate well-being. The health and safety of our associates and guests is of paramount importance. The DNV Platinum level certification for Responsible Luxury’s ‘WeAssure’ programme brings great sense of confidence and comfort in these difficult times. We believe such health certifications will be a strong driving force behind the transformation of communities and cities so that they continue to sustain the future.”

Prakash Tikare, Country Head, DNV, added, “The world today is facing the century's most unprecedented challenge in the form of this pandemic risk. When the risk is directly related to human life, no matter what, every possible effort is needed to ensure human health and safety are not compromised. Every action in all possible forms that can prevent harm and improve the confidence in stakeholder is the need of the hour. Management of ITC Hotels has made exceptional efforts in ensuring health, hygiene, and safety standards at every risk interface to eliminate the cause of infection and create a safe environment for the guest. Customers’ experience and feedback is the true testimony for implementation of the unique 'WeAssure' programme. DNV congratulates ITC Hotels team for accomplishing this exceptional landmark.”

ITC Hotels had also introduced pathogen prevention measures by inducting world class technologies for infection mitigation, informed an official statement.