‘We’re Good to Go’ rolls out across tourism

Tourism NI recently partnered with the national tourism bodies of England, Scotland and Wales to roll out a new UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide reassurance to businesses, customers and communities that safe working guidelines in relation to COVID-19 have been adopted.

Over 400 business have already signed up to date and, with the tourism and hospitality sector re-opening over the weekend, Tourism NI’s Chief Executive John McGrillen has paid a visit to the Clayton Hotel Belfast, Culloden Hotel and Brunel’s restaurant in Newcastle who were among some of the first businesses to register.

‘We’re Good To Go’ is a free scheme that allows businesses to sign-up and commit to implementing the relevant Government and public health guidance, including undertaking a COVID-19 risk assessment.

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Businesses can in turn use the licensed mark as part of their communications.

Pictured outside the Clayton Hotel in Belfast (L to R) John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism NI, Jonathan Topping, General Manager of Clayton Hotel Belfast and Des McCann, Group General Manager of Clayton HotelsPictured outside the Clayton Hotel in Belfast (L to R) John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism NI, Jonathan Topping, General Manager of Clayton Hotel Belfast and Des McCann, Group General Manager of Clayton Hotels
Pictured outside the Clayton Hotel in Belfast (L to R) John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism NI, Jonathan Topping, General Manager of Clayton Hotel Belfast and Des McCann, Group General Manager of Clayton Hotels

To obtain the mark businesses must complete the registration process through the ‘We’re Good to Go’ online platform www.goodtogoni.com and will go through a number of steps to verify they have put the necessary processes in place to re-open safely.

Accommodation, visitor attractions, restaurants and pubs, business conference and events venues and tour and coach operators are currently eligible to apply.

For further information on the standard visit: https://covid19.tourismni.com/goodtogo/

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For information on reopening, including links to sector specific guidance, please visit the Tourism Northern Ireland Support Centre.

Pictured outside Brunel’s restaurant in Newcastle, Co. Down is Tourism NI’s CEO, John McGrillen and head chef and director of Brunel’s restaurant, Paul CunninghamPictured outside Brunel’s restaurant in Newcastle, Co. Down is Tourism NI’s CEO, John McGrillen and head chef and director of Brunel’s restaurant, Paul Cunningham
Pictured outside Brunel’s restaurant in Newcastle, Co. Down is Tourism NI’s CEO, John McGrillen and head chef and director of Brunel’s restaurant, Paul Cunningham

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