Facilitating safe and responsible travel and return to business – SYNLAB provides Radisson Hotel Group with PCR testing for guests in EMEA region

SYNLAB, the leading pan-European provider of clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services, will offer comprehensive PCR testing services for Radisson hotels across 15 countries. Hotel guests will have easy access to PCR testing either through PCR testing locations in the vicinity of the hotels, through self-sampling, where this is legally permitted, or through group or VIP PCR testing directly at the hotel.

PCR tests are considered gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 testing, providing the highest possible sensitivity and specificity. A negative PCR test result does not only ensure that guests are not infected with SARS-CoV-2. It can also facilitate the guests’ on-/homeward journey and border crossing.

Dr Santiago Valor, Chief Medical Officer of SYNLAB Group, underlines the medical need for and benefit of continuous PCR testing in the travel and tourism industry: “It became clear that travel without safety measures eventually intensifies the spread of the virus. By providing easily accessible PCR testing services for Radisson Hotel Group, SYNLAB supports and facilitates safe and responsible travel that provides peace of mind to travellers, hotel guests, and staff in the travel and tourism industry. More than that, the tests profoundly help to contain the virus.”

Chema Basterrechea, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Radisson Hotel Group EMEA, emphasizes the strong benefits for guests of easily accessible testing: “Continuous testing is the next step towards a safe return to travel and meetings and events. The new testing program in combination with the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol underlines our on-going commitment to the safety of our guests, partners, and team members.”

SYNLAB’s PCR testing services will complement the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol from May 2020, which incorporates numerous safety and security measures to safeguard the continued health, safety and security of Radisson Hotel Group’s guests and team members.