Innisfree Hotels will require all team members, with approved exemptions, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15. New hires must have received their first COVID-19 vaccine prior to their first day of employment or by Sept. 15.
Among other factors, the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine helped inform Innisfree’s decision. The company’s new policy is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
“From the onset of the pandemic, our decision-making process has been driven by health, safety, and scientific evidence,” said Ted Ent, president and CEO of Innisfree Hotels. “This resolution comes as a response to the stark rise in cases among the unvaccinated and the spreading Delta variant. With this requirement, we intend to better protect our staff and guests from exposure to COVID-19, staying true to our core value of helping those who help us.”