Washington state has reopened! The resources and information on this page are designed to help your lodging operations recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. If you need more specific guidance, or if you have additional questions, please call your Territory Manager or email:
communications@wahospitality.org.
Lodging Operations
TOP RESOURCES
Current Guidance and Requirements
- Up-to-date business guidance and recommendations from the governor’s office and state agencies.
- High resolution PDF signs you can download and display in your business.
[Toolkit] — Vaccine and mask options (and requirements) for your business
- Resources and options as you consider mask and vaccine policies that work best for your business.
- Find resources and fresh ideas to help you staff up in our tight labor market and challenging times.
[Toolkit] Setting your company’s vaccination and mask policy
- Use this toolkit to understand the requirements and opportunities as you set your vaccination and mask policies.
Tell lawmakers to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act
- The extremely hard-hit hotel industry has yet to receive direct aid, and the Save Hotel Act will provide a lifeline to hotels and hotel workers
Eviction moratorium ends for lodging operators
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- Hotels and motels may proceed with removing guests starting July 1.
Latest Posts
Toolkit — Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Updated 8/30/21: While the RRF has officially closed, multiple bills to replenish the fund by up to $60 billion are being debated in Congress right now. You can click here to tell Congress to replenish these badly needed funds.
Relief program info and updates – October 2021
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-optionsRelief programs – info and updates This is a brief list of programs created to help businesses and employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This list is updated regularly to reflect the current status and ensure accuracy. The list includes a status update on...
Free PPE for King County restaurant workers
King County is distributing free PPE masks and sanitizing wipes to county restaurant workers. Restaurant representatives are invited to attend a drive-thru mask distribution pop-up event in Renton. The county will provide each restaurant worker 10 KN90 masks, 10 cloth...
New laws protecting high-risk employees during public health emergencies
The 2021 Legislature enacted new policy changes designed to increase protections for workers during public health emergencies. The changes outlined in this article relate to new employer requirements that are activated when there is a federal- or state-declared public...
Lodging COVID-19 Operations Resources
Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
Governor’s Office COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers website
Department of Health COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations website
[Toolkit] Vaccination and mask policies
[Toolkit] How to use ESD’s SharedWork program to get your employees back to work
Tell lawmakers to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act
Innovating around the labor shortage: Applications (Part 1 of Return to Work Series)
Changes to eviction moratorium go into effect June 30
Vaccines and Masks: What has and hasn’t changed under the latest rules and guidelines
2021 per diem rates for federal government travel
Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
Governor’s Office COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers website
Department of Health COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations website