Langham Huntington Hotel Gets Health Security Verification From Forbes Travel Guide

The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, along with its sister hotels in Chicago and New York, are among the first group of hotels in the world to become “Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED” by Forbes Travel Guide, the company announced Wednesday.

The designation is meant to reflect that the hotels have adopted expert-validated best practices to keep guests and staff protected from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The comprehensive facility verification helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate health safety procedures in place,” the Langham Hospitality Group said in a written statement.

Company CEO Stefan Leser said the safety of guests and workers was “of the utmost importance to our brand.”

“We are very proud to be among the first hotels to be certified by Forbes Travel Guide with the Sharecare VERIFIED with Forbes Travel Guide badge, which we are sure will help our guests feel even more protected when they choose The Langham for their next trip or staycation,” he added.

The verification involves more than 360 standards, ranging from sanitation and ventilation to social distancing and communication with staff and guests, according to the statement.

The pandemic has brought the issue of health to the forefront, Travel Guide CEO Filip Boyen said.

“By becoming VERIFIED, The Langham Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. have demonstrated their commitment to creating a culture of accountability and following global best practices to heighten health security, certified by a third party,” he said.

Langham Huntington Managing Director Paul Leclerc said the hotel was “thrilled” to receive the designation.

“Over the past year, the hotel has meticulously implemented rigorous, careful measures to ensure the well-being of our guests and colleagues, and we are proud that these efforts have been officially acknowledged by Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide in obtaining this verification,” he said.

“We hope this gives our past, present and future guests even greater confidence in the service we provide, and that they may enjoy their experience to the fullest knowing the hotel is putting their health and safety first,” Leclerc said. “As the heart of the community, we strive to continue to be a trustworthy and welcoming getaway for locals and visitors alike.”

A complete list of Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED hotels is available online at forbestravelguide.com/verified.