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.

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Current Guidance and Requirements

Up-to-date business guidance and recommendations from the governor’s office and state agencies.

Mask and Vaccine Signs

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.

[Toolkit] Back to work

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

- Hotels and motels may proceed with removing guests starting July 1.

Latest Posts

Workplace outbreak resources and new CDC isolation recommendations

Jan 5, 2022 | Entertainment Reopening Guide, Hotel COVID-19 Operations Guide, Public Health Orders, Restaurant Reopening Guide

“The omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the potential to impact all facets of our society. CDC’s updated recommendations for isolation and quarantine balance what we know about the spread of the virus and the protection provided by vaccination and booster...

Toolkit — Vaccine and mask options (and requirements) for your business

Nov 30, 2021 | Entertainment Reopening Guide, Hotel COVID-19 Operations Guide, Reopening 2021, Restaurant Reopening Guide, Toolkits

Jump to: [Ask a Lawyer] New vaccine requirements with employment law attorney Catharine Morisset New federal vaccine mandate rules for large employers King County vaccine requirements Masks are now mandatory Vaccines options to consider Vaccine verification...

High-risk employee protections still in effect

Nov 2, 2021 | Entertainment Reopening Guide, Hotel COVID-19 Operations Guide, Other Guides/Manuals, Restaurant Reopening Guide

Update: 11/2/2022 A state law (HELSA) passed in 2021 provided new protections for high-risk employees during state- or federal-declared public health emergencies. While Gov. Inslee rescinded the state emergency declaration effective Oct. 31, 2022, the federal...

Employers revisiting teen workforce to address labor shortage

Sep 24, 2021 | Reopening 2021

The current workforce shortage is forcing many in the hospitality industry to rethink their approach to staffing. Even with Washington state fully reopened, it could take a years for hospitality businesses to hire and retain enough staff to meet demand. So how do businesses overcome these challenges? The answer to that question will look different for every employer. But nearly all employers will likely need to expand their applicant pool to attract new employees.