More than 400 members and staff of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector have been trained with
proper sanitizing measures, correct use of disinfectant chemicals and application of appropriate
personal protection equipment (PPE).
Given the global pandemic and its effects, the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) recognized the
need for a Covid-19 Health, Safety and Disinfectant Training to upskill tourism employees on
health measures and protocols. The Authority worked in collaboration with Health
professionals from the Ministry of Health in delivering this Training, to ensure employees are
highly protected from exposure and are well versed with measures in order to prevent spread
of the virus or any airborne diseases.
The training is of great importance with the health and safety of employees at the highest
priority, as they provide services in hosting guests travelling into the country from repatriation
flights.
A total of 72 Tourism Industry Accommodation providers in Upolu and Savaii underwent the
Training within the past months.
The Chief Executive Officer of STA, Faamatuainu Lenata’i Suifua specified that as Samoa
continues to receive repatriation flights, it is paramount to ensure the sector is well informed of
the preventative procedures and health standards, and provided with continued support.

Health & Hygiene – Members receive Health Training at Sheraton

“The response from the Industry has been tremendous and the awareness programme is highly
accepted.” Said STA CEO, Faamatuainu Lenata’i Suifua. “Though we do not have tourists from
overseas but our properties are still catering to our local tourists while others are used as
quarantine sites for our returning citizens.”
“The hope behind this initiative if in the future our borders are opened again, our industry is
ready and well aware of the appropriate health measures.” Faamatuainu added.
There are also plans to continue this training for all the closed properties when they restart
businesses.
Additionally, applicable disinfectant substances and PPEs were distributed to the various
accommodation providers, who were appreciative and grateful for the equipment as they all
contributed to achieving the training outcomes.
Trainings were carried out with Hotel and Accommodation providers including Beach Fales.
Following this Training, the anticipation is also to reassure the confidence of local and overseas
travellers and to stimulate demand for the Industry.
The Authority and Industry is grateful to the Government of New Zealand, for funding this
Training under the Samoa Tourism Growth Partnership Programme.

For further details contact Su’a Hesed Ieremia hesed@samoa.travel Ph. 724-7865 and for more
information on Beautiful Samoa visit website www.samoa.travel.