The Tribune

Sandyport Beach Resort has confirmed its post-COVID-19 re-opening after its ‘Clean and Pristine’ plan was certified by the Ministry of Health.

Cheralda Arnett, its assistant general manager, said: “We put a lot of thought into our safety measures for the reopening. We were sure not to take away from the Sandyport Beach Resort experience.

“Instead, we maximised on our well-established Family Island-feel of the resort. Our sun, sand, sea and amazing hospitality are all here as we look forward to welcoming everyone as they are ready.”

Vernon Moss, Sandyport Beach Resort’s general manager, added that the property was built for social distancing with all amenities well spaced-out.

“Our resort is designed for peace of mind. It is low density with 72 rooms and suites housed in six villas along the canals at Sandyport,” he added. “So we don’t have need for elevators or interior corridor, and every room or suite has its own external entrance.

“We offer the convenience of mobile check-in, so you can minimise the time and interaction of conventional check-in processes and simply pick up your key. Guests can also mobile check-out, with no need to stop at the front desk.

“We are very excited about our reopening, and are welcoming our guests back in the best and safest manner possible,” Mr Moss added. “We are very lucky in The Bahamas to be handling the global pandemic exceptionally well.

“The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health are working in conjunction with all of the tourism operators on the island to develop clean and pristine health and safety plans to minimise health risks for travellers and residents. Tourists must have a negative PCR COVID-19 test to travel and to enter The Bahamas, which means that all tourists are novel coronavirus free.”

The Sandyport Beach Resort said its health and safety plan meets, and exceeds, the guidelines and recommendations of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organisation and Ministry of Health.