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For more than 80 years, our unscheduled annual hotel What is Adenosine Triphosphate and how does it
At Three Diamonds, properties have
as ATP reacts with luciferin/luciferase.
comprehensive amenities, style and

comfort levels. These hotels usually fit

the bill for family travel. As we go up
that requireeffectivesanitationmonitoring.

the scale, Four Diamonds have a more
While it doesn’t measure for viruses, ATP

surface testing scientifically identifies the
upscale style and amenities with the right

touch of service which makes for a great
presence or absence of biological matter,

romantic getaway where the honor of a Five-Diamond designation is only given for world-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
AAA Diamond Designation is now enhanced with
“Inspected Clean” criteria. Moving forward, hotels will
which is a gauge of general sanitation and levels of hygiene.

ATP monitoring is recognized by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Level II environmental monitoring. The same technology is used in healthcare, food service, education and other
now require passing the same physical inspections

for cleanliness and condition as before, along with ATP surface testing for cleanliness to be given a AAA Diamond designation.
Visit AAA.com/Diamonds to learn more about the program and find a hotel that lives up to your preferred

travel standards.

inspections have included a detailed look at a property’s work? ATP is an energy-carrying molecule found in living

quality, cleanliness and condition. Diamond inspections and once-living cells. The presence or absence of ATP

are conducted by trained experts who evaluate the guest is a direct correlation to cleanliness. A low level of ATP

experience with consistent, objective criteria. indicates that a surface is clean and can be evidence that
The photomultiplier detector is effective
for use in many environmental conditions
environments where cleanliness is crucial.

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For a hotel to get a Diamond cleaningprotocols in place are effective.
designated, it must be noteworthy
by meeting the industry-leading
standards of AAA inspections. At the
“Approved” level, properties are usually

great for budget-friendly, short stays.

But how reliable is it? For more than 30
years,industries have used ATPsurface

monito ringtomeasurecleanliness beyond

visual assessment. The novaLUMIIX uses
a photomultiplier to detect light produced

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