Tourism Act, 2014 (Act No. 3 of 2014)

Notices

Norms and Standards for the Safe Operations of the Tourism Sector in the context of COVID-19 and other related pandemics

12. Norms and Standards for Tour operators

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Operational Readiness

 

A person in charge of tour operation must—

(a) develop a prevention plan inclusive of a cleaning and disinfection plan;
(b)have the required staff levels to restart operations;
(c)have integrating technologies to enable automation such as contactless payment, where possible;
(d)ensure compliance with physical distancing protocols, and where possible, use markings clearly to communicate to guests and staff; and
(e) implement safety checks for staff and guests entering the establishment and ensure that  staff to stay  at home when experiencing COVID-19 and other related pandemics symptoms.
(f) designate a health and safety officer and clarify their roles and responsibilities.
(g) develop staff and guest medical declaration and travel status form which is POPI compliant.
(h) develop standard procedures for staff and guests with COVID-19 and other pandemics symptoms.

 

Self Preparedness

 

A person in charge of tour operation must—

(a)train staff on COVID-19 and other related pandemics in line with the latest health advice from the health authorities and WHO;
(b)implement staff protocols, code of conduct and guidelines for staff operations;
(c)retrain staff on infection control,wearing of protective gear, hygiene and physical distancing; and
(d)constantly monitor the well-being of staff to ensure the implementation of guidelines by health authorities.

 

Safe Experience

 

A person in charge of tour operation must—

(a)implement enhanced disinfection and cleaning practices;
(b)implement and communicate safety processes for guests including physical distancing; and
(c)implement enhanced cleaning, disinfection and physical distancing for events.

 

Building Trust and Confidence

 

A person in charge of tour operation must—

(a)ensure clear and simple communication with customers on safety and hygiene protocols both digitally and physically;
(b)implement clear signage throughout the establishment to inform guests of cleaning protocols and physical distancing; and
(c)provide guidelines in line with the advice of health authorities to guests, which include wearing of face masks, hand hygiene and physical distancing.