Hotel workers help make Guernsey night-time venues safer
Hotel workers in Guernsey have been taking part in a project which aims to give islanders a safe, inclusive and supportive experience at night-time venues. Guernsey charity SafteyNet said the safe place project provided training and awareness for hospitality and night-time economy employees.Staff at Sarnia Hotels have been involved in the training which it said helped prevent inappropriate behaviour and responded to situations where someone might feel unsafe or needed assistance. Managing director Karel Harris said the hotel was pleased to have supported the initiative.
Mr Harris said: "The hospitality industry plays a key role in shaping people's experiences, both for visitors and locals. "By taking part in the safe place project, we wanted to ensure that Guernsey's nightlife was not only fun and vibrant but also safe, inclusive, and supportive for all."Poppy Murray, chair and net founder of SafteyNet, said the 58 members from the hotel were enthusiastic, engaged and committed to making a "positive difference"."The Sarnia Hotels Group has been a fantastic supporter of our efforts to create safer nights out since our launch and were the only group to undertake the SafetyNet training in 2022," she said. "It's clear that creating a safe and welcoming environment for guests is a priority for the group, and we're grateful for their continued support."
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