Accor launches the Cleanliness & Prevention ALLSAFE label — Photo by Accor

Global hospitality leader Accor announced that effective immediately, all guests and visitors at Accor properties across North & Central America are required to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Accor employees have already been required to wear masks, in addition to other preventive measures implemented as part of the Group's global ALLSAFE cleanliness label and the region's 'ALL Safe & Well' wellbeing platform.

"We remain deeply committed to taking the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of our guests and employees throughout the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19," said Heather McCrory, CEO, Accor North & Central America. "Wearing face coverings, along with enhanced cleaning protocols and practicing physical distancing, will help ensure that every guest has a safe experience in our hotels, and that we can protect each other as we begin traveling again."

The mandate is aligned with the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AHLA) new Guest Checklist as part of its ongoing 'Safe Stay' initiative, aimed to unite the hotel industry under a shared set of guidelines issued by public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

All guests and visitors will be required to wear face coverings over the nose and mouth in all indoor public spaces throughout Accor properties in North & Central America. Masks will be provided by the hotels for guests who do not have one.

The face covering mandate is the latest measure announced by Accor aimed at keeping guests and employees safe by preventing the spread of COVID-19. Additional safety standards include physical distancing; mandatory screening for all guests and employees, which may include a temperature check; 48 hour "resting period" for soft goods (i.e. pillows & duvets) between guest stays; increased frequency of cleaning & disinfecting, with a focus on high-touch points; and continued use of EPA registered disinfecting chemicals, proven effective in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Hands-on training for all employees, dedicated ALLSAFE Ambassador at each property, and a formal audit program ensure initial and continued compliance.

For more information, visit www.ALLSafeandWell.com.

About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group

Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor's unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 260,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program – ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.