Accommodation
Download the Standard and Implementation Guidelines for the Accommodation Sector.
Food & Beverage Outlets
Download the Standard and Implementation Guidelines for the F&B Sector:
Tour Guides
Download the Standard and Implementation Guidelines for Tour Guides:
Drivers
Download the Standard and Implementation Guidelines for drivers:
Tourism Sites
Download the standards and implementation guidelines for Tourism Sites:
LaoSafe Components
1. Training
Training is available to companies who would like assistance in training their staff in understanding and implementing the LaoSafe standards at their premise and to prepare for assessment. The training, while optional, is encouraged and initially provided free of charge with support from Skills for Tourism (Project LAO/029).
2. Assessment
When a company feels they are ready, assessors will visit the business to conduct the assessment which includes visual inspections, checking of SOPs and talking to key members of staff. Assessment will take between half and one day depending upon the size and complexity of the business.
3. Certification
Once a company passes the assessment, they will be awarded a certification by the Ministry of Information Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Health.
Supporting promotional material will be provided to enable the business to promote its certification both on and offline.
4. Marketing
To support the Tourism and Hospitality sector and to encourage international visitors to return once borders are open, LaoSafe also includes a marketing component. Activities include the promotion of LaoSafe and the listing of certified companies on www.tourismlaos.org, a LaoSafe local and regional marketing initiative, social media promotions and free marketing collateral such as posters, standees, etc. and access to usage of the LaoSafe logo for certified companies.
Areas of Coverage
There are five key areas of business operations targeted by LaoSafe:
- Personal grooming and hygiene standards
- Environmental hygiene: cleaning and disinfection
- Staff safety
- Customer safety
- Risk management plan
How do I apply?
Step 1
Download the application form:
Step 2
Send your filled out application form to:
Requirements
Management needs to appoint a LaoSafe Manager and team to enabled implementation and ensure on-going compliance with the programme.