Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696586352891.pdf (Vanuatu)
Safe Business Operations [SBO] Context • COVID-related border restrictions since March 2020 have impacted the flow of international visitors to Vanuatu IMPACT: Loss of jobs, income, and revenue to individuals, businesses and the economy • Safe Business Operations [SBO] • Vanuatu Tourism Sector Crisis Response & Recovery Plan [TCRRP] • Guideline on how to operate businesses and services with best practices that safeguard staff and customers.
• COVID-ready training for tourism businesses • Workplace & workforce ready Safe Business Operations Training Business Guidelines 1) Workplace preparation 2) Enhanced hygiene practices and physical distancing 3) Cleaning and disinfectant practices 4) Enhanced workplace health and safety *Supported by tools, templates & checklists Accreditation & Compliance • It is compulsory for all registered tourism businesses to gain accreditation against these Guidelines • Will become part of the Tourism Permit process • There are two ways to gain accreditation.
• Self-Verification • Assessment • Accreditation – recognition that Operators have met the standards required to be a COVID Safe business.

Accreditation & Compliance • An accredited business will be issued collateral [logo, poster, stickers] that you can use to show your customers that you are a COVID-Safe business, committed to keeping your employees and customers safe.
• Clean, Caring, Checked [3 C’s] • Non-Compliance will be addressed through facilitation over a period of time to remedy the condition[s] SBO Update • To date trainings done only in Shefa Province • • Working closely with APTC to finalize Less than 50% of operators Inspector training guide Finalizing collateral for Accredited businesses • • Working on training plan for rest of Shefa province to complete Shefa in February 2021 and plan for roll-out in other provinces Tankiu Tumas