Lodging businesses in Washington state can remain open while requirements regarding public spaces like pools and sport courts remain in place. Employees should be trained to maintain social distancing, wear masks and properly sanitize all areas of the establishment. Below, we have provided lodging-specific resources and tools to help you keep up with the changes to guidance at the state and federal levels. If you need more specific guidance, or if you have additional questions, please call your Territory Manager or email communications@wahospitality.org.

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Toolkit: What you need to know to get ready to apply for these tax-free grants

Lodging establishments with 33% of revenue from onsite F&B may be eligible for Restaurant Revitalization grants. Restaurants with separate EIN are able to apple independently.

Department of Health guidance for lodging properties (updated 4.14.21)

DOH updated guidance for transient accommodation is a quick way to link to guidelines for various activities and facilities at a lodging property.

Requirements for weddings, funerals and business events

Counties are no longer all in the same phase of the Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery plan. If your business relies on weddings, funerals and other business events, here’s what you need to know.

Hotel pools and spa guidance for Phase 2 and Phase 3

Counties in Washington are not all in the same phase of the Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery plan. For hotel operators with pools, here are the requirements for operating pools and water recreation facilities for each phase.

Guidance for fitness centers in Phase 2 and 3

Counties are no longer all in the same phase of the Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery plan. If your business includes a fitness center, here is what you need to know, whether you are in Phase 2 or Phase 3.

Some lodging employees eligible for vaccines March 31

All Washington state restaurant employees, foodservice workers, and some lodging employees will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, effective March 31.

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King Co. restaurant mask distribution–more counties coming soon!

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Hotel pools and spa guidance for Phase 2 and Phase 3

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Department of Health guidance for lodging properties (updated 4.14.21)

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On March 22, the Washington Department of Health updated its Transient Accommodations (Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, etc.) during the COVID-19 Pandemic guidance. This guidance includes public health guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing, employee health policies and...

Foodservice guidelines for all phases

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In preparation for Phase 3 of Washington state’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery Plan to start statewide on March 22, the Governor’s Office has released rules eating and drinking establishments will need to follow.