26 Aug 2021
- A pledge to ensure the welfare of guests & employees –
The tourism and hospitality industries have been rocked by COVID-19 with guests, diners, vacationer and just as importantly employees, all impacted in some way. Designer hotel collection, Ovolo, is introducing the ‘Vax. Pact.’ which not only make a pledge to encourage its employees to get vaccinated, it will also reward guests for ‘taking the jab’.
In Australia, Ovolo’s ‘Vax. Pact.’ initiative will pledge 100% of employees will have had their 1st vaccination by 31st October 2021 and 100% will have had 2nd vaccination by 31st December 2021. This commitment is there to ensure the safety of both our guests and employees alike, and ultimately see travel and hospitality return.
‘Ovolo’s employees are its most valued assets, they are the heart and soul of delivering the unique Ovolo experience,’ said Girish Jhunjhnuwala, Founder & CEO of Ovolo Group. ‘The immediate future of tourism and hospitality depends on high vaccination rates, and as a business we have a responsibility to our industry to drive this - Vax. Pact. is the first step but, within our power, we will do whatever it takes!’
The governments in which Ovolo operates are doing all they can to reduce this impact and increase the number of vaccinations. Ovolo itself is willing to assist in getting its employees vaccinated, including and not limited to; providing time off, covering out-of-pocket expenses associated with vaccination, be accommodating so employees can attend vaccine appointments around work and will consider providing rewards or incentives if required.
100% of Ovolo’s Australian leadership team are already partly or fully vaccinated and Ovolo is leading the way in other international locations it operates in. 85% of Hong Kong employees have had their 1st vaccination and 70% the 2nd, and 98% of Bali employees have had their 1st vaccination and 76% the 2nd. So as group Ovolo will be truly leading the way in opening up travel and hospitality and protecting employees and guests.
To further encourage the community to get vaccinated, soon to announce, Ovolo will offer incentives to those fully vaccinated guests who stay, drink and dine at any Ovolo in Australia, including dining offers, competitions and additional Ovolo Perks when they present their MyGov vaccination certificate.
In addition to this, the Ovolo OC/DC policy - Obsessive Commitment to Deep Cleaning – further protects guests and employees and was developed to bring a little F.U.N. (Fun. Unconventional. Never Boring) by incorporating musical undertones, in true Ovolo style. So, whether that’s rockin’ out on temperature checks or rollin’ out the hand sanitiser, guests can fully relax knowing that there will be 10 squeaky clean rules and regulations which have been implemented, and that they will be in good (thoroughly washed) hands.
Ovolo always closely monitors and follows guidelines from the local health departments and governments within its destinations, remaining compliant with any regulations. They encourage all guests to regularly check their website and social media for any further updates as it relates to changes in regulations.
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Interview opportunity:
- Girish Jhunjhnuwala – Founder & CEO of Ovolo Group
- Dave Baswal – Managing Director ANZ, Ovolo Group
- Stephen Howards- Group Marketing Director, Ovolo Group
Press material on Ovolo Hotels:
For more information on:
- The Perks click here
- OC/DC click here
For media enquiries and image requests, please contact:
Stephen Howard
Group Director of Marketing, Ovolo Group
T: +61 435106187
E: stephen.howard@ovologroup.com
About Ovolo Group:
The Ovolo Group was founded by entrepreneur Girish Jhunjhnuwala and first entered the real estate market in 2002; then further expanded into the hotel industry in 2010. Ovolo Hotels quickly became one of Hong Kong and Australia’s most dynamic independent owner operated hospitality firms by providing guests with the best in effortless living across hotels and food and beverage outlets.
The Ovolo Group is a collection of contemporary hotels that keep you connected to the little luxuries you love, all effortlessly included. The company prides itself on being in touch with the modern traveller through award-winning interior designs, detail-driven comforts, complimentary value-added services like the mini bar and breakfast, with cutting-edge technology. Ovolo Hotels have been acknowledged for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, receiving the accolade “Hotel Brand of the Year”, at the 2019 and 2020 HM Awards.
A proud Hong Kong brand, Ovolo Group remains a family-owned and privately-operated business operating four hotels and three restaurants in Hong Kong, and seven hotels and five restaurants across Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. A new hotel is being developed in Melbourne, Australia, Ovolo South Yarra.
Ovolo also has the By Ovolo Collective within its portfolio of hotels, a distinctive collection of four hotels each one unique, each one special, the more guests explore, the more they’ll find. These include Nishi Apartments in Canberra Australia, The Sheung Wan by Ovolo in Hong Kong, and Mamaka Kuta Beach in Bali Indonesia.
As of March 2021, Dash Living collaborated with Ovolo Hotels to launch two new generation of serviced rental solutions in Hong Kong. A total of 135 rooms and suites that form part of a new generation of serviced rental solutions for hyper-mobile millennials will be available for booking. The Aberdeen by Dash Living, soon-to-be converted from Mojo Nomad By Ovolo, offers 79 rooms ranging from studios to executive suites. The 56-room The Sheung Wan By Ovolo, only remaining under Ovolo’s management for stays under 7 days, will offer units from studio, one bedroom, to family room options.
