The Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt uses two technologies that are supposed to offer protection against corona infection. On the one hand, it uses the method of disinfecting surfaces with UV-C rays, on the other hand, an antimicrobial coating is used that keeps disinfected areas free of bacteria and viruses.
“Our owner and the Kempinski Frankfurt management agree that luxury has a new meaning in these times: five-star hotels must above all invest in the health protection of their guests and employees. We are very proud to be able to fully meet this requirement, ”explains hotel director Karina Ansos. In the fight against SARS-CoV-2 and the resulting disease COVID-19, the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt is working together with the French company BIO-UV Group and the British company Vitec Microgenix LTD.
So that guests and employees of the hotel are protected from infection with the coronavirus in their rooms and suites and all public areas in the future, the owner of the hotel has, in addition to the fiber optic cabling in all areas for hybrid events, also in hygiene and protection technologies invested. The total volume for the protective measures is in the five-digit range.
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“We had been in talks with various manufacturers since the beginning of the pandemic in mid-March 2020 and finally decided in favor of BIO-UV Group and Vitec Microgenix LTD”, reports Karina Ansos. The test phase of the devices in the rooms was also decisive for this. Ansos: “In autumn we started testing six rooms. We rented these out to guests and weekly swabs were sent to an independent laboratory in England. The results ultimately convinced us to work with both companies. “
To disinfect the premises, the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt works with a device called BIO Scan 3D, which the BIO-UV Group brought onto the market a few months ago. According to the manufacturer, it eliminates 99.99 percent of all bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. The device emits short-wave ultraviolet light via eight long tubes, UV-C rays that have been used successfully to kill germs for decades. In the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt, all guest rooms, corridors, conference and office rooms, ballrooms, restaurants, the wellness area and the fitness studio are disinfected with UV-C technology.
“The meticulous disinfection with UV-C radiation is only one aspect of our new hygiene measures,” explains Karina Ansos. “We go one step further to ensure that all disinfected areas remain free of bacteria, germs and viruses. To do this, we apply an antimicrobial nano-coating to all surfaces. ”This comes from the British Vitec Microgenix LTD, which has been concentrating on the development of this patented technology for 15 years and which is used in various areas such as hospital linen, protective suits, uniforms, military and Manufacturing industry is applied.
“It protects against any infection with SARS-CoV-2 or other viruses and bacteria. If these land on the disinfected surface, they are eliminated immediately, ”explains Scott Perkins, CEO of Vitec Microgenix. To stay seamless and efficient, the antimicrobial treatment must be repeated at least once a year. However, Karina Ansos intends to use them every three to six months. She emphasizes that she will continue to implement these special hygiene measures after the pandemic. “Every guest expects a clean hotel room when they check in, but in times of the pandemic and afterwards, most expect more than the normal cleaning processes. Raising the bar and investing in hygiene and protective measures at the highest level is our top priority. “
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