Hungary – These are the most important safety measures if you go on holiday this summer
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The freshly published guidebook of the Hungarian Tourism Agency reveals the most important health recommendations. Accordingly, we can get to know which hygiene measures should be introduced by tourism establishments in order to provide everyone’s safety. Let us see what can be expected in the forthcoming period.
The Hungarian Tourism Agency has published the manual for accommodation providers, catering establishments, attractions, and other tourist service providers, suggesting the appropriate way of operation in an epidemic situation. The guidebook contains recommendations and non-binding rules only; however, the Hungarian Tourism Agency is a central, state-owned company responsible for tourism, and the recommendations are largely based on international examples. This means that they might become mandatory soon.
The basic recommendations emphasise the importance of frequent and thorough cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation, as well as the need for staff training, appropriate informing of guests, and continuous control over the measures.
Accommodation service providers
Regarding accommodation, virucidal hand disinfectants are recommended to be provided in the guest areas. The location of the disinfectant should be chosen appropriately: at the entrance, toilets, tables, etc. Disinfectants should be provided both on the side of guests and the staff. The staff should wear a mask or plexiglass face shield, or they should be protected with plexiglass at the counter. In the case of guest request, masks must be provided by the service provider.
The manual emphasises the importance of proper physical distancing which is extremely important in preventing the spread of the virus.
Accordingly, workstations should be set up 1.5 metres apart, and visible signs should be placed every 1.5 metres outside the counter to keep the distance between queuing guests. It is recommended to limit the capacity of the elevators in order to keep at least 1-1.5 metres between people.
Restaurants
According to the manual, the staff should be obligated to wear a mask or plexiglass face shield in restaurants and catering establishments. It is recommended to remind guests to enter the restaurant only after disinfecting their hands with virucidal sanitiser; therefore hand sanitisers must be set up at the entrance.