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Hyatt Regency Hua Hin And THE BARAI Spa was successfully awarded the updated ISO 14001:2015 certification in line with environmental management systems.

ISO 14001:2015 is intended for use by companies seeking to manage their environmental responsibilities in order to contribute to sustainability. It presents an opportunity to focus on environmental management with requirements on how an organization identifies, manages, and improves the company’s environmental conditions.

To ensure a reduction of the environmental impact and to enhance its environmental performance, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin has over the years, implemented actions to operate more sustainably, including: -

- Reducing waste and recycling wherever possible in guestrooms, restaurants, kitchens, and spas.

- Climate change and water conservation by tracking sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, waste, and recycling, to help advance efficiency improvements.

- Responsible sourcing of products and services associated with concerns for climate change, deforestation, human rights, waste, public health, resource scarcity, biodiversity, and animal welfare. Locally sourced whenever possible.

- Minimize pollution and care for biodiversity - in order to help protect biodiversity, one of the ongoing activities is to release juvenile crabs back into the sea.

General Manager Christian Wurm said, “We are delighted with this updated ISO 14001:2015 endorsement. Our success comes from our team commitment to upholding the importance of sustainability and our continuous improvements through the adoption of strategic environmental goals annually.”

The accreditation was awarded by Intertek Industry & Certification Services Thailand, a recognized world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

Are you planning a vacation and bringing along your pet?  We’ve got it all covered.  Stay in one of our designated pet-friendly rooms with pet amenities - a cosy pet bed with personalized pet name, blanket, water bowl and a soft pet toy.  Our beachfront location is splendid for enjoying the outdoors.  Head to Lucky´s Buddies Pet Playground where your pet can have good fun or meet new friends.

Here are more ways we welcome your pet -

•  We gladly accept one or two pets with no limit on weight or size 
•   We provide pet services ranging from pet message, pet afternoon tea to pet sitting
• We provide pet towels to use after your pet’s swim and bath 
• If you wish, you may have your meals together at Lucky’s Buddies

Thailand, Hua Hin – October 7, 2020 – Hyatt Regency Hua Hin has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility/facilities.

As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR™ helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Hyatt Regency Hua Hin implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

“GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “By taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.”   

To achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures. Learn more about GBAC STAR accreditation at www.gbac.org.

About Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

Located in the Khao Takiap area of Hua Hin, which is famous for its royal legacy, beautiful beaches and golf courses, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and THE BARAI are known for their recreational facilities, including the region’s most unique array of swimming pools, a giant waterslide and the award-winning THE BARAI Spa. Three-hours by car from Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and THE BARAI are a preferred travel destination for families, romantic weddings, business meetings, conferences and wellness holidays. With its five star luxury, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is a getaway like none other.

About GBAC, a Division of ISSA  
Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response and recovery, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, provides training, guidance, accreditation, certification, crisis management assistance and leadership to government, commercial and private entities looking to mitigate, quickly address and/or recover from biological threats and real-time crises. The organization’s services include biorisk management program assessment and training, Forensic Restoration® response and remediation, the GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program, training and certification of individuals and consulting for building owners and facility managers. For more information, visit www.gbac.org.

About ISSA  
With more than 9,300 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.