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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Ultimate destination for trips to Korea: LOTTE HOTEL safe and clean as a

hospital

- LOTTE HOTEL, the first Korean hotel brand to achieve GBAC STAR(TM) for all

its 5-star hotels

- Equipped with strict hygiene systems to prevent diseases spreading

The catchword for V-nomics of the post pandemic era is "safety". Global chain

hotels have introduced services befitting the new normal by establishing

hygiene systems and preventive measures, and by offering tactless services.

According to a survey conducted by Expedia Group in July earlier this year,

travelers prioritized hygiene conditions, preventive measures and tactless

services when planning their trips. Whilst the expectation for safety standards

continues to grow higher, Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR(TM)

certification achieved by LOTTE HOTEL, the largest hotel group in Korea, draws

attention.

In December 2020, SIGNIEL SEOUL/BUSAN, LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL/WORLD/JEJU /ULSAN have

achieved the GBAC STAR(TM) certification from International Sanitary Supply

Association (ISSA). The first accreditation was given to SIGNIEL SEOUL in

November 2020, followed by all five-star LOTTE HOTELS in Korea's international

acknowledgement.

ISSA is the most reputable worldwide association for hygiene industry located

in Northbrook, Illinois, U.S.A. GBAC STAR(TM) is the accreditation for hotels,

restaurants and other public facilities that strictly abide by hygiene

regulations and have preventive systems. Facilities are systematically

evaluated based on 20 strict global standards concerned with cleaning,

disinfection and preventive programs. The evaluation is conducted by the Global

Biorisk Advisory Council comprised of experts in biorisk field.

"The GBAC STAR(TM) certification is a global accreditation for disinfection

system within a facility," said a LOTTE HOTEL spokesperson. "A facility

accredited with this certification constantly cleans and disinfects to the

degree that of a hospital." Like this, LOTTE HOTEL has fortified disinfection

and hygiene management to ensure guests' safety against virus and

contamination. In August 2020, ISSA experts gave consultation by checking on

cleaning, disinfection and preventive standards through hotel inspection.

In general, hotels regularly disinfect those that are in frequent reach such as

door handles, remote controllers and faucets when housekeeping. In addition to

regular cleaning, LOTTE HOTEL disinfects all surfaces that come in contact with

people, including tables and floors, using disinfectants for COVID-19

recommended by the American EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), thus

preventing cross infection. The cleanliness of all contact surfaces is strictly

controlled with regular ATP tests that measure microorganism.

David H.S. Kim, the CEO of LOTTE HOTEL said, "since achieving the

internationally accredited Food Safety Management System (ISO22000)

certification for the first time for a Korean hotel brand in 2015, LOTTE HOTEL

has been strictly managing safety and hygiene abiding by global standards.

Based on our brilliant performances and know-how accumulated over the past

forty years, LOTTE HOTEL will continue to propose new prospect in hotel

services in the post pandemic era."

SOURCE  LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS

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