Banyan Tree Group Receives First-ever Safe Destination Certifications In Its Flagship Destination Resort Laguna Phuket And Works Towards Reviving Regional Travel

SINGAPORE, 2 July 2020 – Banyan Tree Group’s flagship destination integrated resort - Laguna Phuket has secured and successfully held its first post-COVID event “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) Certification Award Ceremony” at the Angsana Convention and Exhibition Space (ACES).

Laguna Phuket’s seven deluxe hotels and golf course were conferred the SHA certificates by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Mr Yuthasak Supasorn and the new Governor of Phuket Mr Narong Woonchiew at the Award Ceremony.

The largest MICE facility in Phuket, Laguna Phuket’s ACES was the venue host to the delegates comprising Phuket Tourist Association, hospitality professionals and local media.

“Now re-opened with enhanced protocols for safety and trust, we have launched #StaySafeWithLagunaPhuket to promote our destination as a Safe Sanctuary," said Banyan Tree Holdings Executive Vice President and Laguna Phuket Managing Director Mr Ravi Chandran.

"Among the first in Thailand to receive the SHA certificates, we are uniquely placed to ensure total safety within our destination."

All hotels in Laguna Phuket have implemented global safety programmes while the non-hotel resort facilities and services have enhanced safety measures.

"This makes Laguna Phuket the biggest and most inclusive destination resort that is fully certified – the safest destination to welcome our guests,” said Banyan Tree Holdings Executive Vice President and Laguna Phuket Managing Director Mr Ravi Chandran. (*)