COVID-19

Hoteliers

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Official Statement from OHLA on coronavirus/COVID-19.

You may use this if asked for a statement and/or refer anyone to OHLA.

COVID-19 Frequently Requested Articles/Contents:

Latest COVID-19 Resources

U.S. Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Fact Sheet on COVID – Updated Jan. 2022

Safe Stay Resources

AHLA-OHLA Safe Stay Guidelines

AHLA-OHLA Safe Stay guidelines are an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and clean environment for all hotel guests and employees.

Safe Stay Cleaning Checklist

The Safe Stay program of enhanced industry-wide hotel cleaning standards is offering additional resources to hotel and lodging properties and professionals, including an all-new Cleaning Checklist with detailed steps related to guests, employees and cleaning protocols.

Participants in Safe Stay who certify their compliance with the steps aimed at fulfilling the industry’s stepped-up health safety efforts will receive decals, logos and other materials they can use to validate and promote their longstanding commitment to cleanliness and safety. Information that can be used with consumers, guests and the media will also be provided.

Guest Checklist

AHLA with the guidance of the Safe Stay Advisory Council and the support of OHLA released the Safe Stay Guest Checklist which was created to provide a consistent set of safety measures to traveling consumers in all 50 states.

The Safe Stay Guest Checklist includes:

Require face coverings in all indoor public spaces and practice social distancing in all common areas.
Choose contactless options, where available, including online reservations, check-ins, and payments.
Consider daily room cleaning, only if necessary. Ask the hotel about your options.
Request contactless room service delivery.
Refrain from traveling if you have, or recently had, any symptoms of COVID-19 or contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Downloadable Wear a Mask Poster

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AHLEI Training Available: COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels

AHLEI’s new training, COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, was created in consultation with the AHLA’s Safe Stay Advisory Council, the training highlights industry guidelines and practices endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands for the purpose of protecting guests and employees, including:

An overview of COVID-19, its symptoms, and transmission information (Also available in Spanish)
How employees can keep guests and themselves safer through health monitoring and reporting, correct use of face coverings, and frequent handwashing
Updated cleaning and disinfecting procedures for front and back of the house
Room recovery procedures in the event of a known or suspected case of COVID-19
How to implement physical distancing measures

Individuals can sign up now for COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels trainings for just $5. There is also the ability to inquire about providing the training to larger groups. See: https://info.ahlei.org/covid

Best Practice Recommendations for ULO Properties

OHLA’s Unique Lodging of Ohio Council has also provided additional recommendations for ULO properties to address specific questions for those businesses.