New news from Foz do Iguaçu arrived for the local population and its new visitors, this week, visits will be made to the city's tourist activities, with the aim of Check whether all health safety measures are being taken properly in the establishments.
News de Foz do Iguacu: Certification of tourist services
Through the new municipal decrees (No. 28.114,28.148, 28.204 and XNUMX), we saw the reopening of local commerce, in addition to the resumption of tours in Foz do Iguaçu.
As we know, we are still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, in this scenario, concerns about new approaches to tourism have emerged to keep people safe.
Hygiene and prevention standards and care are the essential factor in keeping establishments operating.
But after all, how are these health practices being monitored?
For this certification, visits to confirm that tourist establishments have adopted health protocols were adopted this week in the city.
In this case, they guarantee a safer and more effective reopening in the face of combating covid-19.
QWho will carry out these visits?
Well, as far as we know, the person who will monitor compliance with protocols is the Secretariat of Tourism, Industry, Commerce and Strategic Projects of Foz do Iguaçu, next to Sebrae-PR and with support from Comtur (Municipal Tourism Council).
All of them will receive inspections from three teams of employees from the Department of Tourism and consultants from Sebrae, where they will appear at the locations for investigation.
To record these approaches, electronic reports will be used, including photos and videos, which will serve as proof documents in the event of any infraction by the establishment, etc.
Which establishments will be visited?
There are many tourism sectors in Foz do Iguaçu, among them, those that will be monitored are tourist transport, accommodation facilities (Resorts, hotels, inns, etc.), travel agencies, restaurants in general, event environments, shows and etc.
All locations that signed the Health Responsibility Term, agreeing to comply with its conditions and applying its security measures, the establishments will be visited in this check.
For those who are approved in this operation, they will receive a protected environment seal and also the Certificate of Health Responsibility, thus giving more confidence to people who need and want to travel through the Land of Falls.
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Tours in Foz under monitoring:
In this resumption of activities, the first to undergo this visit were the tourist attractions in Foz do Iguaçu that decided reopen on the city's anniversary (June 10th).
Among them, attractions such as the Iguaçu National Park (Iguaçu Falls), Parque das Aves and the Itaipu Tourist Complex underwent inspection, in order, as we have already explained, to verify that all health safety protocols are being met.
After the attractions, other establishments in the tourist sector will be addressed, including the accommodation sector that has already started receiving monitoring visits. Himself Hotel Tarobá has already undergone this assessment and remains open to carry out stays in comfort and safety.
The Tarobá Hotel, proudly also won the Responsible Tourism Seal for meeting all health safety standards with mastery.
Understand what this seal means in our matter: Hotel Tarobá is the 1st hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with the Responsible Tourism Seal!
A new image for Foz:
After accommodation, restaurants and other establishments went through this investigation “filter” in the city.
This will help to establish control over the scenario we face today, regulating establishments, and of course, relying heavily on the contribution of the population and visitors to the city from outside.
"Certify it is recognizing those who strive to adapt to the new normality that the moment demands. The health safety certificate, which will bring with it the seal of a safe environment, will be our business card from now on. It will show that here in Foz do Iguaçu we practice conscious and responsible tourism” said Gilmar Piolla, Secretary of Tourism, Industry, Commerce and Strategic Projects.
It is important to make it clear that the purpose of these visits, is not penalizing establishments, as it may be misinterpreted, but as mentioned in this matter, its objective is to certify and provide instructions to the places visited, providing advice on improvements, so that standards can be adapted as soon as possible, given this need for health security.
Inspection in the city:
We must emphasize that visits by the Secretariat of Tourism and Sebrae in this certification action will not overlap the regular inspection that the Health Surveillance and Municipal Finance Secretariat. Therefore, this new measure is like a reinforcement in monitoring compliance with health standards.
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Penalty:
Breaking health safety standards can result in punishment in the form of heavy fines. Depending on the case, fines of R$8.424,00 may be applied to violating establishments.
Failure to sign the Sanitary Responsibility Term will also result in a fine of around 2.527,20 reais, as it is necessary to be within the guidelines of the term to record the establishment's commitment to following adequate health safety standards.
In more serious cases, the offending locations may be closed, losing opening authorization and corresponding directly to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Importance of new habits in Foz do Iguaçu:
It is vital that we know that this fighting coronavirus it is not a unique struggle for establishments and monitoring bodies, to get through this phase, it is essential that the population commits to following WHO guidelines and Ministry of Health.
With social distancing, avoiding crowds, not sharing personal belongings, adopting the correct use of masks, hand hygiene, etc.
Foz do Iguaçu currently has 30 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 70 infirmary beds for those infected with COVID-19, with two exclusive laboratories for testing exams, having the highest number of tests per population of the State.
Having numbers for the Coronavirus duty and even 24-hour WhatsApp service, to assist citizens with symptoms and who need assistance. Another option for guidance on the disease is the COVID19 Paraná app.
Update Notes:
Through a new decree, non-essential attractions and services in Foz do Iguaçu were closed again (July 2020) and will remain so on 13/07/2020, due to preventive measures against the new coronavirus!
Due to these changes, this and other articles on our blog may undergo changes, without prior notice, because of these updates to the current scenario in Foz and the region.
We will keep our news and information as up to date as possible, follow the latest articles and their release dates, for more hotel information you can contact our team at call center using the right button on the website, or through our social networks (Tarobá Hotel in Facebook e Instagram).
Conclusion:
As we saw in this article, Foz do Iguacu and its tourist activities, will be visited to check whether they are complying with health safety standards, thus ensuring a better path towards the resumption of tourism.
O Hotel Tarobá is open, committed to delivering great accommodation for you and your family on your next trip, with adequate safety, cleanliness and comfort for your visit!
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Come visit the Land of Falls In a good opportunity, we are prepared and waiting for better times for our country to return to tourism in the best possible way for travelers and their professionals.
Cover: Iguaçu Falls – Image provided by the attraction
